The Living Proof Podcast

Mark Choppa x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

45 min · 16 de abr de 2026
Portada del episodio Mark Choppa x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

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Grab your copy here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1971232688?... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F1971232688%3Fref%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26ref_%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26social_share%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26bestFormat%3Dtrue&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVUekxiaFByajVNdnI2UVFocjI0YUNTNEsyZ3xBQ3Jtc0treE9VR2xSUUFrTU4wN29BSk81V0ZxcF9tdm1fN3VIb3p4UXdJVG54MWl6MTdqXzNxa0hWd0JnUUhOTVBqVW9wSjhpNm9vSTV5LTVGWngxLTY0UGctYXBwQ0NkWXBIRGU1aHFsNnNrU281TFZWMjZHMA&v=4uUis0xNQvk] What happens when a 15-year DC bodyguard is forced to take a life in self-defense — and then the federal government raids his home for teaching Black men how to legally protect themselves? In this raw, unfiltered episode of the Living Proof Podcast, host Daeron Myers sits down with Mark Chopper (Mark Manley), founder of Manly Protective Services and creator of Project De-escalation  a conflict resolution and firearm safety program being introduced into Baltimore and DC schools. Mark opens up about: * Growing up in PG County and Washington DC, and the street mentality that shaped him * Starting his own security company at just 18 years old * A justified homicide on U Street, DC that changed everything * A 6-month legal battle to protect his freedom after defending himself * A federal ATF raid on his family home — with his kids inside * The double standard Black men face in the Second Amendment community * His Project De-escalation program and why strong male mentorship saves lives * His new book "The Armed Mind: 7 Steps to Becoming a Living Weapon" This is not a story about violence. This is a story about a man who survived the streets, survived the system, and chose to come back for the people nobody else is coming for. If you work with at-risk youth, believe in the Second Amendment, or just need to hear a real story of redemption this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH MARK CHOPPER: Instagram: @MarkChoppa YouTube: Mark Chopper TV Book: "The Armed Mind" — available on Amazon Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596448/support]

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Portada del episodio He Shot at Her | Then everything changed | Joi Hunt

He Shot at Her | Then everything changed | Joi Hunt

Want to learn how to make money using your vehicle? Daeron Myers is teaching everyday people how to turn their car, van, truck, or SUV into an income-producing asset through courier work and vehicle-based business opportunities. Start with Daeron’s full course here: https://www.courierbusinessacademy.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.courierbusinessacademy.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0QxQXlicnVZY013eTQzak0zOHdHdEY0bUtoUXxBQ3Jtc0tubUQ4RzVaaDJnRDVubDlCc1dvazJMZmo4S1FSWjZ2MHNsZ2lidndyQnhPRWswZTZhM1d1azdsamZtRW4wRm5hQ2dOSnR3WEZtRzliSVp2azRNWTBpUjlOMXM3Q2pLWGY2T1BNREpSSTdRMndnb2E3NA&v=j7zkIHSbXwc] Join Daeron’s weekly training on how to make money with your vehicle: https://www.couriermasterclass.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.couriermasterclass.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWhDQUNmdXMtOXJRb2dvNVJCenE1dmpxUjlwZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuUllORlFYWmRDRzc1WWhHN2F6NzhpTHNoQ24yOVJRQ2p4aUxnOG1SaWlpVHJ2bEtaY3NPRkdWcWVpVHFPNkt3aUFJT21CeFhsQ253d1UtVXdOUGNMQjFMbXFTeWIya2ZiZi1XS1ByVDF4bTFtVno4bw&v=j7zkIHSbXwc] Follow on Instagram: @daeron.myers @livingproofpodcastclub Most people only see the success. They see the law degree, the thriving businesses, the luxury cars, and the millions generated. What they don't see are the nights filled with uncertainty, the betrayal that almost broke everything, the gunshot that changed her life forever, or the decision to rebuild from absolute rock bottom. In this powerful episode of the Living Proof Podcast, attorney and serial entrepreneur Joi Hunt shares the raw, unfiltered story behind her success. From marketing her law firm inside Houston strip clubs, to building a multi-million dollar hair empire, surviving a toxic marriage, losing businesses, facing unimaginable betrayal, and discovering the mindset that helped her start over, this conversation is packed with real business lessons and life-changing perspective. If you're an entrepreneur, business owner, attorney, or anyone fighting to rebuild after life's hardest moments, this episode will remind you that your greatest setback may be the foundation for your greatest comeback. In this episode you'll learn: • How Joy Hunt built a successful law practice from scratch • The unconventional marketing strategy that changed her business forever • How she scaled multiple businesses into a multi-million-dollar empire • The warning signs every entrepreneur should recognize in business and relationships • Why "Whatever the storm took, you don't need. Whatever the storm left, build with that." • The mindset required to rebuild after losing everything If this conversation inspired you, subscribe for more real stories from entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries proving that your past doesn't define your future.

29 de jun de 20261 h 7 min
Portada del episodio Jamie Tyler From Drug Dealer to DEA to TV

Jamie Tyler From Drug Dealer to DEA to TV

Want to learn how to make money using your vehicle? Daeron Myers is teaching everyday people how to turn their car, van, truck, or SUV into an income-producing asset through courier work and vehicle-based business opportunities. Start with Daeron’s full course here: https://www.courierbusinessacademy.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.courierbusinessacademy.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFCSFVZRmthczlSN2lhVm9VX2VUYm05eU9BUXxBQ3Jtc0trNWd3SHE0NW81ckN5dFlLelAtZkt3dy1fenJ5QjhPd2JwcXpyOHpkbDJxNFhpVnpxSjdwNTlHT0ttVXZrM1pFOHI1V0VoYzlZV3RmX2JMMURGaXBFQnowY2pBVDQ2dmdSMy1FMDZsel8wX3Vpdk1Waw&v=hGLlqjfO378] Join Daeron’s weekly training on how to make money with your vehicle: https://www.couriermasterclass.com [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.couriermasterclass.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnZGelJuMmp1VEtvN05sc0xBTUV4UXVyaHZiQXxBQ3Jtc0tta053TFlJcnlwaC1mWVAxRkFKQzVrT2VlTkY5WjFYTl9OMkVNcDJodUluLWoxQWZINjFWSl9zdEpDQzRsSDBpU0tURHdEZWJXX0pYYjJnNDVFaFBzTjBMT091NDNmS3BEZzN3WkJRWTk0RlFqZzJOVQ&v=hGLlqjfO378] Follow on Instagram: @daeron.myers @livingproofpodcastclub Learn the game, get the blueprint, and start using what you already have to create more income. From Drug Dealer to DEA to TV What happens when a young man surrounded by street money chooses a different path? In this episode of Living Proof, Jamie Tyler shares the journey that changed his life—from selling drugs as a teenager to building a career with the DEA, serving 25 years in law enforcement, navigating marriage, fatherhood, reality television, and the challenges of raising a son determined to walk his own path. This isn't just a story about success. It's a story about hard lessons, second chances, personal growth, and what it really takes to become the man your family needs. Sometimes the biggest battles aren't on the streets—they're at home, in your mind, and in the decisions nobody sees. This one was definitely Living Proof

29 de jun de 20261 h 1 min
Portada del episodio Dr Cheyenne Bryant They Tried to Cancel Her — She Never Flinched

Dr Cheyenne Bryant They Tried to Cancel Her — She Never Flinched

"Featured in Forbes, Oprah Magazine, PEOPLE, and USA Today — Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is one of the most recognized psychology experts in the world. And she chose the Living Proof Podcast to get raw." She grew up in the hood.  Two teenage parents. A mother battling a 30-year addiction.  A father selling the drug she was using.  No blueprint.  No one ahead of her to follow. And somehow she became the most sought after psychology expert and life coach in the world. But this episode isn't just about her success. It's about what she had to survive to get there. Dr. Cheyenne Bryant is a life coach, best-selling author, and psychology expert with global exposure sits down with Daeron Myers on the Living Proof Podcast for a raw, unfiltered conversation that will shake you. She breaks down why she called off TWO weddings.  Why a man calling himself ready to SERVE changed everything.  Why toxicity is not a reason to leave a relationship.  And why the people you serve the hardest are often the ones who come for you the hardest. She talks about the comedian who attacked her for years — and what God did to him without her lifting a single finger. She digs into what it really means to carry your cross when the people you're serving are the ones trying to crucify you. This is not a feel-good episode. This is a mirror. If you've ever felt abandoned.  Overlooked.  Attacked by the same people you poured into — this episode is for you. New book Live Your Promise available now wherever books are sold. This one Hit Different Dr B is definitely Living Proof… Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596448/support]

14 de may de 20261 h 15 min
Portada del episodio Carlmichael Stokey Cannady x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

Carlmichael Stokey Cannady x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

Buy your copy here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1971232688?... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F1971232688%3Fref%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26ref_%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26social_share%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26bestFormat%3Dtrue&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVpTdW5OUUJ1N3BQX1ZCVnFyRWJMNGtab2ZTUXxBQ3Jtc0tuXzN1ZE1DV0RfU2o1WUlnNnA1Yk5LZWdHN3NUaTF3RUdRak8yR3ZsVl91SEVmMWxTZ0ZiRllFZDdRSExVZV9zc2NnYzBFV3A0TGotWUE3Vzc0cWJOYTNhd1BnM21WTFA0clVFQ3lZZ0JfT0pNYUhXaw&v=E4-4hDj-X2A] He wasn’t supposed to make it out. At just 10 years old… one moment changed everything. A decision. A path. A life that started moving fast… real fast. Money came quick. Power came faster. At one point… he was making $50,000 a day. But nobody talks about what comes next. The silence. The setup. The moment everything catches up to you. 15 years gone. No phones. No social media. No guarantee of who you’ll be when you come home. Most people don’t recover from that. But this story doesn’t end there. Because what happened after prison is what makes this different. Relationships that shouldn’t exist… Rooms most people will never see… And a level of peace most people never reach. This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s about: Survival vs purpose Street success vs real success And why relationships are worth more than money If you’ve ever felt like your situation defined you… or like you started too far behind… This one is going to hit different. We are living Proof!!! Tap in for more to come!! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596448/support]

22 de abr de 202655 min
Portada del episodio Mark Choppa x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

Mark Choppa x Daeron Myers | LIVING PROOF PODCAST

Grab your copy here:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/1971232688?... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fdp%2F1971232688%3Fref%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26ref_%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26social_share%3Dcm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_cp_apin_dp_2NBKSAWDX9200BT9STS8%26bestFormat%3Dtrue&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEVUekxiaFByajVNdnI2UVFocjI0YUNTNEsyZ3xBQ3Jtc0treE9VR2xSUUFrTU4wN29BSk81V0ZxcF9tdm1fN3VIb3p4UXdJVG54MWl6MTdqXzNxa0hWd0JnUUhOTVBqVW9wSjhpNm9vSTV5LTVGWngxLTY0UGctYXBwQ0NkWXBIRGU1aHFsNnNrU281TFZWMjZHMA&v=4uUis0xNQvk] What happens when a 15-year DC bodyguard is forced to take a life in self-defense — and then the federal government raids his home for teaching Black men how to legally protect themselves? In this raw, unfiltered episode of the Living Proof Podcast, host Daeron Myers sits down with Mark Chopper (Mark Manley), founder of Manly Protective Services and creator of Project De-escalation  a conflict resolution and firearm safety program being introduced into Baltimore and DC schools. Mark opens up about: * Growing up in PG County and Washington DC, and the street mentality that shaped him * Starting his own security company at just 18 years old * A justified homicide on U Street, DC that changed everything * A 6-month legal battle to protect his freedom after defending himself * A federal ATF raid on his family home — with his kids inside * The double standard Black men face in the Second Amendment community * His Project De-escalation program and why strong male mentorship saves lives * His new book "The Armed Mind: 7 Steps to Becoming a Living Weapon" This is not a story about violence. This is a story about a man who survived the streets, survived the system, and chose to come back for the people nobody else is coming for. If you work with at-risk youth, believe in the Second Amendment, or just need to hear a real story of redemption this episode is for you. CONNECT WITH MARK CHOPPER: Instagram: @MarkChoppa YouTube: Mark Chopper TV Book: "The Armed Mind" — available on Amazon Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2596448/support]

16 de abr de 202645 min