EPISODE · Dec 29, 2021 · 59 MIN
Dear Son, I Woke Up On A Park Bench | A Conversation with Jaraud McGary | The DSP Ep 15
from Dear Son, · host Derek Johns
Dear Son, I woke up on a park bench. What would be a humbling, better yet humiliating experience for most didn't brake Jaraud's spirit. At one of his lowest moments, he found himself taking shelter on a park bench in the Algiers area of New Orleans. Not sure where he'd find his next meal, he found the courage to will (and work) his way out of those circumstances. Not once did he blame others or feel sorry for himself. He simply "figured it out." This became a them throughout the phases of his life that he shared during this conversation. When life gets hard, he finds.a way. Now that he is a father, Jaraud has some very tough decisions manage. He is extremely passionate about changing the world and mapped out plans to do so. Then he became a father unexpectedly. Of course this changes everything, but does that mean he has to abandon his goals and purpose? There's one sure way to find out. Grab a snack and enjoy. Follow Jaraud to keep up with his story:https://instagram.com/iam_kingmac7https://instagram.com/royalknowledgepodcast#blackmenheal #overcomingtraumahttps://thedearsonpodcast.comSupport the pod by supporting our sponsors: Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast www.facebook.com/thedearsonpodcastThe Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma3. Help through telling stories of it all“Better Man. Better Father.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Dear Son, I woke up on a park bench. What would be a humbling, better yet humiliating experience for most didn't brake Jaraud's spirit. At one of his lowest moments, he found himself taking shelter on a park bench in the Algiers area of New Orleans. Not sure where he'd find his next meal, he found the courage to will (and work) his way out of those circumstances. Not once did he blame others or feel sorry for himself. He simply "figured it out." This became a them throughout the phases of his life that he shared during this conversation. When life gets hard, he finds.a way. Now that he is a father, Jaraud has some very tough decisions manage. He is extremely passionate about changing the world and mapped out plans to do so. Then he became a father unexpectedly. Of course this changes everything, but does that mean he has to abandon his goals and purpose? There's one sure way to find out. Grab a snack and enjoy. Follow Jaraud to keep up with his story: https://instagram.com/iam_kingmac7 https://instagram.com/royalknowledgepodcast #blackmenheal #overcomingtrauma https://thedearsonpodcast.com Support the pod by supporting our sponsors: Johns & Co Apparel: https://johnsandcompany.co Love Kisha J Studios: https://etsy.com/shop/LoveKishaJStudios Let’s connect socially: https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast https://twitter.com/dearsonpodcast www.facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community 1. Reveal trauma 2. Heal from trauma 3. Help through telling stories of it all “Better Man. Better Father.” Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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