In this episode, host Dave sits down with Owen Marcus, renowned founder of Everyman and Meld, to dive into the actionable lessons behind building and scaling meaningful communities for men and how those insights apply directly to entrepreneurship, start-up culture, and small business leadership.

Owen shares his journey from practicing somatic therapy in Boulder and running a multi-disciplinary clinic, to transforming men’s work by focusing on authentic community, emotional intelligence, and stress resilience.

Entrepreneurs will discover how Owen’s experiences reveal the limits of solo self-improvement, and why genuine connection, vulnerability, and relational safety often fuel creativity, innovation, and business growth. The conversation covers practical ways stress impacts leaders’ bodies and decision-making, and how shifting from survival mode can boost both health and productivity. Owen candidly discusses team dysfunction, overcoming setbacks (like leaving Everyman to start Meld at age 71), and the critical routines that sustain his health and vitality.

Whether you’re leading a start-up, scaling a small business, or searching for new models of leadership, this episode delivers real-world strategies for cultivating resilience, authentic relationships, and sustainable success. Tune in for inspiring stories and takeaways you can implement in your entrepreneurial journey today.

Find Owen at meld.community for more resources.

Connect with Owen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/owenmarcus/

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