At his core, Mario is both a host and a builder. He is the creator and host of the Emmy Award-winning Never Settle Show, which he independently built, funded, and produced, from launching the first season in a transformed corporate lobby to scaling the show to Nasdaq Studios in Times Square. That same entrepreneurial drive continues to shape his work across original content, national keynote events, and building platforms that help people grow and monetize what they create.

Today, Mario is focused on building OWNR!, a connected video series and AI mentorship platform designed to help performing, creative, and visual artists understand the business side of their work and build sustainable income. The video series brings together conversation, performance, and real-time mentorship, where artists receive feedback and learn the business strategies behind building a career, while the AI platform provides personalized career roadmaps, grant and gig matches, step-by-step business growth guidance, and funding and income building strategies so artists can turn their talent into long-term income.

Mario brings credibility, warmth, and range to every environment he leads. He runs his company alongside his wife and business partner, Nicole, and shows up with the same intention whether he is hosting a global stage, interviewing top talent, or building platforms that help people move from visibility to ownership and income. He meditates daily, and has a sneaker collection his family considers a category of concern. 😀