the price of the bag: what success costs when no one's looking

Some costs don’t show up on receipts. They show up in our bodies, our homes, our souls.We chased the bag.Somewhere along the way, it started chasing us.This episode is an unfiltered look at what “making it” really takes for men—especially for Black men in leadership. We talk about the money lessons (or the silence) we grew up with, the mold we’re told to fit into in corporate America, and the quiet ways success can wear us down.You’ll hear personal stories, hard-earned wisdom, and practical ways to hold onto yourself while climbing the ladder. Because the bag might be worth it—but not if it costs you you.Timestamps:00:00 – Why this conversation matters05:15 – The money talks we grew up with15:30 – Fitting the mold in corporate America25:45 – The hidden toll of the climb35:00 – Can you really balance career and life?46:40 – Staying yourself in the system55:00 – Audience stories & lessons1:05:00 – Closing thoughts: Success on your own termsShare your story: What has the “price of the bag” cost you? Drop it in the comments.#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #atlanta #fun #manhood #leadership #CorporateAmerica #money #pride #brother #brotherhood