Richard Marx

In this powerful conversation, rock star Richard Marx joins Sarah Grynberg to open up about fame, rejection, mindset, fatherhood and the emotional highs and lows of life in the spotlight.

Richard shares the devastating moment legendary producer David Foster told him he would never make it as a singer, the incredible act of kindness from Lionel Richie that changed his life forever, and the mindset shifts that helped him navigate anxiety, negativity and self-doubt.

He also reflects on his friendships with Olivia Newton-John and Michael Bolton, the hidden emotional crash after performing to thousands of people, and the bittersweet realisation that one day your children stop calling you “Daddy” and you never even notice when it happened.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

How Richard Marx handled years of rejection

The hidden emotional cost of fame and success

Why gratitude can change your mindset completely

The parenting realisation that left him emotional

What Lionel Richie did that changed his career forever

Why Richard says happiness is found in the simple moments

This is a raw, wise and surprisingly emotional conversation about success, identity, love, grief and learning how to truly enjoy the life you’ve built.