Chopping it up with Marty Ray: Music, Faith & The Beard Life

In this episode of Chopping It Up, Chris Champion sits down with Marty Ray — musician, podcaster, and co-owner of Beardilizer. Marty shares his journey from Memphis and Nashville to building The Marty Ray Project, chasing his dream as a singer, and creating a successful beard care brand with his friend Brad Beale.

From reflections on faith, prayer, and perseverance, to stories about music, barbecue, real estate, and entrepreneurship, Marty explains why chasing dreams means putting God first and never burying your talent.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

• Marty Ray’s journey from Memphis to Nashville as a musician

• How Beardilizer became a brand for beard lovers everywhere

• Why faith and prayer are the foundation of his success

• Lessons from chasing dreams in music and business

• How to overcome fear with perseverance and belief

If you’ve ever struggled with fear, faith, or chasing your dreams, Marty Ray’s story will inspire you to keep pushing and trust the process.