About Mark
In my experience, work has never really felt like work to me. It’s something that felt good, something I could be proud of, and it was always done with a team.
I started working for my uncles when I was in elementary school – weeding in the fields of our family’s organic vegetable farm in Ferndale, WA. I learned that if you can do that for 8 hours a day as a kid, you can do anything.
I was that kid who never stopped talking, a skill that served me well for 35 years as a four-time Emmy award-winning broadcast news reporter and anchor. That never felt like work either. Every day was different. You always learned something new, and it was exciting, which is why I’m thrilled to continue that journey as host of our podcast “BEATS WORKING: Winning the Game of Work.”
I’ve talked with a lot of people who feel like work seems broken in America right now, but it doesn’t have to be. We have a fantastic team dedicated to a very simple goal – redeeming work. We all can play a part in fixing it by changing how we show up. Join us as we learn, grow, and build a community that makes work feel good again.
Favorite Quote
“Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with a passion because life truly does give back, many times over, what you put into it.” – Maya Angelou
Mark Wright Media
I invite you to check out my personal website. There you’ll find information about how to work with me on public events, keynotes, and fundraisers. It’s also a place we can connect and keep in touch.
From A Different Angle
What was your first job?
My brothers and I worked on our uncles’ organic vegetable farm starting in grade school—weeding, irrigating, and picking crops.
What is your superpower?
When I was a kid, weeding was my superpower. Today, it’s connecting people for good.
Favorite podcast and why?
For me, it’s a tie. “Smartless” with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes. Their chemistry is so genuine, and it makes me laugh. “The Rich Roll Podcast” is my other favorite because he is an amazing guy helping people become the best version of themselves.
Best advice you've ever gotten.
“You can do anything you put your mind to.” – My Dad