Episode 9: International Women's Day | The Tony V. Project

In this episode my friend Chris New, owner of Locally Grown, talks about his journey to become one of the best chefs in the industry and how he slept on couches, in his car, and worked for free for a year or more in order to work and learn under the best chefs and restaurants in the industry. Its the story of persistence and struggle that is necessary to endure to achieve success in the long term. Sacrifice immediate gratification for long term benefit.

We discuss how things like PEDs, gambling, steroids, and even things like domestic disputes affect an athlete's legacy. From baseball's heyday with Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa's chase for 61, Bonds, Pete Rose, to Ray Rice.

The first episode of a 5 part mini series dedicated to legacies. What defines legacy? What makes someone the greatest of all time? Does charisma matter? We debate and discuss the top 6 NBA players of all time. Kobe, Jordan, Shaq, Kareem, Lebron, and Magic.

We dive into the challenges of body image issue and dysmorphia, the use of steroids, and other challenges affecting our society and social media in this day and age.

My two guests and I discuss the difference between building a mindset for failure vs. success, the concept of struggle vs. glory, and what makes someone good at sales.

Pro MMA Fighter, Christos Giagos, coming fresh off his victory at ACB 82 talks about his plans with his next fight and opponent, the UFC, and his journey into MMA.

I bring on 3 of our female managers on the show to discuss empowering women and what, if anything, International Women's Day means to them.

We discuss potential gun control solutions as well as a more light hearted discussion on the new flat earth phenomenon.

Pro MMA Fighter John Robles and I discuss the state of MMA, fear, and the the similarities of the mindset necessary to succeed in the fight game, business, and just life in general.

Jen and Samir Sarkar, creators of "Carters Challenge," go into detail on their quest for a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, how they have dealt with learning their son Carter has this terminal disease, and how their perseverance can inspire many other parents and families out there dealing with tragedy.