Magic in the Room #88: Birthright Living Legacy with Marquess Dennis Sr.
February 9, 2022
Someone with an Ignitor Mindset is willing to take on any challenge and cares for the needs of others. In this episode of Magic in the Room, special guest Marquess Dennis Sr. tells his story of how working jobs that range from marketing to being a DJ, a stop in prison, and learning to commit to constant growth lead him to start Birthright Living Legacy, an organization that equips men to be part of their children’s lives. Marquess embodies Ignitor Mindset and is working to make the world better.
Find Marquess and the organizations he is part of here:
- Marquess on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/marquessdennis
- Birthright Living Legacy - brlivinglegacy.com
- Tulsa Dream Center - www.tulsadreamcenter.org
- YouTube
- Apple Podcasts
- Spotify
Research in this episode:
- The Aladdin Factor: How to Ask for What You Want--And Get It by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen
- Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, Ben Holden-Crowther
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