Real with Omar Ep 117: James McLeod-That Vitiligo Guy

What happens when you stop letting your past define how you see yourself? In this episode of Real With Omar, Omar sits down with James McLeod, “That Vitiligo Guy,” for a raw conversation about transformation, self-worth, faith, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose in the experiences that once made you feel different. James opens up about his journey from incarceration to building a life centered around giving others hope. He shares how his experiences with vitiligo, bullying, prison, business, and faith shaped the man he is today and ultimately gave him a story that could impact others. Omar and James get into the importance of showing up, building your value, doing the work when no one is watching, and understanding that success is about far more than what other people see on the outside. They also talk about James’s work with children and schools, his books The Boy Behind the Face and My Daily Superpowers, and why learning to look at yourself without judgment can change the way you show up for the rest of your life. In this episode: * Going from “selling dope to giving hope” * Life after incarceration and the lessons James carried with him * Faith, purpose, and believing there’s a bigger plan * Living with vitiligo and learning to embrace what makes you different * Self-image, self-worth, and the way we speak to ourselves * Turning experiences with bullying into empathy for others * Why simply showing up is only the beginning * Building value before expecting the reward * Entrepreneurship, discipline, and doing the work * Using your story to positively impact the next generation Your past is part of your story. It doesn’t have to determine what happens next. Sometimes the thing you once wanted to hide becomes the exact thing you were meant to use to help somebody else. 🎙️ Watch the full conversation and subscribe to Real With Omar for more honest conversations about business, life, faith, success, and everything it takes to keep moving forward. Connect with James at thatvitiligoguy.com and @thatvitiligoguy on all social platforms!