What happens when a trailer-park kid with a camcorder, relentless hustle, and a little weed-fueled ambition dares to chase greatness?
In this episode, host Marisa Padilla flips the mic on her own producer — Jared Wigand, aka Producer WIGNZ — the creative force behind The MCP Project and a digital powerhouse who’s worked with Colorado’s biggest brands, gone viral more than once, and built not one, but two successful companies from scratch.
They talk raw:
Growing up broke and building anyway
Interning his way into KS107.5’s #1 morning show
Lessons from South Park’s original film professor
Losing everything — twice — and bouncing back stronger
Buying “I’m From Denver” and scaling a media empire
Co-founding Run Autopilot, a game-changing AI platform for creators and small businesses
It’s honest. It’s funny. It’s vulnerable. It’s everything The MCP Project stands for — mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
Whether you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just trying to make sense of your own journey, Jared’s story will remind you why you should never quit on yourself.
00:00 Welcome to the MCP Project
00:26 Meet Jared Wiggins: The Famous Producer
02:05 Jared's Journey into Producing
03:11 The College Experience and Early Career
09:02 Struggles and Successes in the Industry
12:30 The Importance of Hard Work and Perseverance
14:38 Balancing Personal Life and Career
21:42 Learning from Failures and Moving Forward
28:07 The Struggles of Powerful Women
29:12 Overcoming Business Failures
31:19 Starting a New Digital Agency During COVID
31:35 Innovative Ideas for Business Survival
33:22 Building a Network and Business Growth
38:28 Balancing Personal and Professional Life
48:47 Embracing Failure and Positivity
53:19 Conclusion and Future Plan
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