Michael McVicker shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Good morning Michael, we’re so happy to have you here with us and we’d love to explore your story and how you think about life and legacy and so much more. So let’s start with a question we often ask: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Lately, what’s been bringing me the most joy is writing my new book, The Heartbeat of Positivity. It’s been a beautiful journey of reflection and creativity. It’s a chance to put years of lessons, stories, and inspiration into words that can uplift others. What I love most is how the process itself has deepened my own sense of gratitude and purpose. Every chapter feels like a heartbeat of encouragement for someone who might need a reminder that light still exists, even in challenging times. Seeing the message of positivity take shape on the page – that’s true joy to me!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Well, my name is Michael L. McVicker, but most people know me as Mr. Positivity. I’m the President and Founder of Positive Life Style (PLS), LLC, a movement dedicated to helping people live with greater purpose, gratitude, and positivity – even in a world that often feels overwhelmed by negativity.
Through my work, I wear a few uplifting hats: I host The Mr. Positivity Podcast, lead The Oasis Protocol™, a 30-day program that helps people recharge, refocus, and thrive, and I created the P.O.P. (Places of Positivity™) Awards — an initiative that recognizes individuals and organizations who go above and beyond in spreading positivity within their communities.
What makes my journey unique is that it’s built on real-life experience, from leadership and corporate life to personal growth and faith. Every message, story, and workshop I share comes from lessons learned through both success and struggle. My brand isn’t about surface-level optimism but it’s about cultivating a mindset that turns challenges into opportunities for growth.
Right now, I’m especially excited about my upcoming book, The Heartbeat of Positivity, releasing in November 2025. It’s a deeply personal project that explores how hope, gratitude, and stillness can reignite purpose in our lives.
At its core, Mr. Positivity is more than a name, it’s a mission to inspire others to see the good, spread kindness, and remember that one positive heartbeat can change everything.
Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
Wow – that’s a good question! I would say that the people who saw me clearly before I could see myself were my parents. My mother and father each had a unique way of shaping the person I’ve become and together, they built the foundation for what would later grow into Mr. Positivity.
My mother was the encourager. She believed in speaking life into every situation and had this natural gift for seeing potential in me when I couldn’t see it in myself. Her words often reminded me that attitude and kindness could open doors that talent alone never could.
My father, on the other hand, taught me the value of hard work, integrity, and following through on what you start. He modeled consistency and quiet strength – lessons that have stayed with me through every season of life.
Together, they showed me that true positivity isn’t about pretending life is perfect but it’s about choosing hope, gratitude, and perseverance even when it isn’t. Their influence continues to guide me daily, and it’s at the heart of everything I do through Positive Life Style (PLS), LLC and Mr. Positivity.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering taught me lessons that no amount of success ever could. Success can celebrate what’s visible but suffering reveals what’s eternal. It has a way of stripping away the noise and reminding you what truly matters such as: faith, family, purpose, and perseverance.
I’ve learned that pain often becomes the classroom where strength and compassion are born. It’s where you discover that being positive doesn’t mean pretending everything is perfect and it means choosing hope even when everything isn’t. Some of my most difficult seasons such as moments of loss, uncertainty, or discouragement, have ended up becoming the very foundation of my message today.
Through suffering, I discovered the true meaning of The Heartbeat of Positivity, that even in life’s hardest moments, your heart still beats with purpose. You may be bruised, but you’re not broken. And if you listen closely, you’ll hear God whisper, “I’m still here.”
Those experiences didn’t just make me stronger; they made me softer but more understanding, more grateful, and more determined to help others find their light again.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What’s a belief or project you’re committed to, no matter how long it takes?
So, the belief I’m committed to that no matter how long it takes is that positivity has the power to transform lives. Not the shallow kind that ignores reality, but the kind that roots itself in faith, gratitude, and perseverance. I’ve seen firsthand how a simple shift in mindset can change the course of a day, a career, even a life.
That belief is what drives everything I do through Positive Life Style (PLS), LLC. Whether it’s The Mr. Positivity Podcast, the P.O.P. (Places of Positivity™) Awards, or The Oasis Protocol™ 30-day program, my goal has always been the same and that is to help people recharge, refocus, and rediscover their inner strength.
My upcoming book, The Heartbeat of Positivity, is another extension of that mission. I don’t measure success by speed or spotlight, rather I measure it by impact. If one story, one workshop, or one message helps someone find hope again, then the mission is working.
This calling isn’t a project with an end date but it’s a lifelong commitment. I’ll keep sharing the message of positivity as long as I have breath in my lungs and purpose in my heart.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
When my time on this earth is done, I hope the story people tell about me isn’t just about what I did but about how I made them feel.
I hope they say that I was someone who helped them see the good in themselves and the world around them. That I lived with faith, gratitude, and joy. That I didn’t just talk about positivity but I lived it, even on the hard days.
If my life can remind people that kindness still matters, that encouragement still heals, and that faith still moves mountains, then I’ve done what I was called to do.
I want my legacy to be one of light. A ripple of hope that continues long after I’m gone through the people I’ve met, the stories I’ve shared, and the hearts I’ve touched.
At the end of it all, if someone simply says, “He made me believe again – in myself, in others, and in God’s goodness,” then that’s the story I want told.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.positivelife.style
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staaaypositive/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethemic
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staaaypositive/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IamMrPositivity
Image Credits
Brittany McVicker
