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Live Struggle Legacy
by Michael “MP” Paul
We create a platform for artists to be able to tell their stories, transforming their personal struggles into relevant content to be shared with the world. Inspired by a recording artist who lost his life in prison with just months left on a 10 year sentence, Live Struggle Legacy shines a light on some of the dark stories that the world needs to hear. An elixir for change, we are the spark that ignites the flame of inspiration as we support one-another in turning our dreams into reality.
Episodes
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The Princess Poetess: Poetry in Motion | Alchemizing Life Into Literature
Poetry is more than rhyming words on paper. It’s a lifestyle.T he Princess Poetess, Kaileia Étaín Melusine Suvannamaccha, doesn’t just write poetry—she lives it. In this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, MP sits down with the published author, literary artist, and certified therapeutic...
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Attitude and Relationships Determine Success or Failure | Angel Soto and Benton Entertainment | #1
One of the most valuable assets in the music industry is your relationships. Angel Soto is the personification of that statement. In this episode, I sit down with one of the most influential and magnetic personalities in the Tampa Bay music industry. Angel’s journey began with DJing in high…
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Kalib Music: Music, Art, Addiction, Heartbreak & Gratitude | Season 3 Finale
Kalib Music is a musician, performer, sound engineer, songwriter, author, painter, and all-around multifaceted creative from St. Petersburg, Florida. Kalib sits down with MP on the Live Struggle Legacy podcast to talk music, art, love, heartbreak, addiction—but most of all, gratitude. It wasn’t...
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Black Label: 15 Years in Federal Prison to Celebrity Security | Pain To Purpose
Black Label went from the streets of South St. Petersburg and more than 15 years in federal prison to building Black Label Services, a nationwide celebrity security and VIP transportation business. You may know Black Label from his viral interviews on No Jumper, VladTV, Soft White Underbelly, and...
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Tongue-Tied: How Drew Gold Mind Found His Voice Through Music
What if the struggle that once silenced you became the very thing that gave you a voice? Born tongue-tied, Drew Gold Mind spent much of his childhood struggling to express himself. Through music, he discovered confidence, purpose, and a voice that had been waiting to emerge. In this episode of…
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Red Mike on Leadership, Legacy & Community | Live Struggle Legacy Podcast (07.09.26)
Why do the best leaders never forget where they came from? On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Red Mike (The Turn Up King) for a conversation about leadership, community, legacy, independent music, and why real influence comes from lifting others...
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Rocket Scientist Turned Rock Musician? Mark Winters on Purpose, Positivity & Reinventing Yourself
How does a rocket scientist become a rock musician? On this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Texas singer-songwriter, entrepreneur, and former aerospace engineer Mark Winters to explore how science, music, entrepreneurship, and purpose can work together to create…
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Music Attorney Randy Ojeda Explains Publishing, Split Sheets, Contracts & D2C Marketing
Most independent artists aren’t losing because of their music—they’re losing because they don’t understand the business. In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, MP sits down with Randy Ojeda—music industry attorney, former A&R, artist manager, and artist advocate—to break down the knowledge…
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From Addiction to Redemption: Ezra Vancil on Sobriety, Songwriting & Success | Live Struggle Legacy
The journey from addiction to redemption isn’t easy. On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, MP sits down with singer-songwriter, producer, author, and creative entrepreneur Ezra Vancil to discuss addiction, sobriety, spiritual transformation, songwriting, family, creativity, and…
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PTSD, War & Music: Sean of The Quarantined on Finding Purpose After Iraq | LSL S3E41
How do you rebuild your life after war? On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Sean of The Quarantined—U.S. Army Airborne Infantryman, musician, songwriter, and advocate for veterans’ mental health.Sean shares his journey from deployment in Iraq to...
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Overcoming Inner Obstacles | Jonte Devon on Music, Fatherhood & Mental Strength | LSL Podcast S3E40
On Season 3 Episode 40 of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Clearwater, Florida recording artist, prolific freestyler, and trendsetter Jonte Devon — also known as “The Wick City Weirdo” and “Birthmark Devon.” As the blood cousin of the late Timothy “Big Baby”…
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The Space Between Science & Soul | Bron Watson on Cancer, Healing & Perspective | S3E39
What happens when life changes forever — and you choose purpose instead of fear? On this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with educator, entrepreneur, nurse, and founder of The Serenity Project, Bron Watson for a powerful conversation around healing, resilience,...
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Sex Therapist Explains Why Most Relationships Fail | Intimacy & Communication
On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, MP sits down with Florida licensed therapist, intimacy coach, and certified sex therapist Nikki Barfield to have a real conversation about intimacy, relationships, communication, authenticity, and the importance of learning yourself before…
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Charli Funk on the IXLien Movement, Filmmaking & Music With Purpose
Charli Funk joins the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast to discuss the early St. Pete music scene, Atlanta’s influence on his creative style, independent filmmaking, music, merch, and the IXLien movement built around inspiration and love. A deep conversation on Tampa Bay culture, underground music,...
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Balancing Music, Fatherhood & Life | DJ Inkredible Interview (St. Pete Producer) | S3E36
DJ Inkredible interview — St. Pete, Florida music producer on balancing music, fatherhood, and life.In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, DJ Inkredible shares his journey from beating on tables in school to producing for Tampa Bay artists and collaborating with DJ Strizzo on genre-crossing...
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BMX Culture to Streetwear Brand | Terrence Carter (Krupp & Carter Clothing Co.) | LSL Podcast S3 E35
How do passions evolve into purpose? In this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Terrence Carter, founder of Krupp & Carter Clothing Co., shares his journey from BMX culture to building a luxury streetwear brand rooted in nostalgia and lifestyle. This conversation explores...
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She Survived the Unimaginable… Then Rebuilt Her Life | Alisha Mello (S3E34)
Alisha Mello shares her lived experience with generational trauma, addiction, homelessness, and survival—and what it took to rebuild her life from the ground up. A direct conversation about trauma, patterns, identity, and breaking cycles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Federal Prison Survival Story (92 Months) | From Drugs to Redemption – Deaf Child
One of the most raw and powerful episodes of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast. Deaf Child’s story is built on loss, intelligence, addiction, and survival. After losing both siblings early in life and growing up in poverty, he went deep into drugs, research chemicals, and underground...
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Xyra Gacy: Patterns, Pain & Building Herself From Scratch | LSL S3E32
Xyra Gacy doesn’t tell a clean story. This conversation is about patterns—how they form, how they repeat, and how hard they are to break. Some of it is uncomfortable. Some of it is vulnerable. All of it is real. For a long time, she was looking for love in places that couldn’t hold it—until she...
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S3E31 | From Bomb Squad to Lifeline: Jaguahh on Service, Truth & Awakening the Authentic Self
Trenton Bennett—Jaguahh—isn’t chasing identity… he’s living it. From Navy bomb squad to seasons of homelessness, his path stripped everything down to what’s real. And what came out of that wasn’t just purpose—it was responsibility. To show up. To serve. To be a lifeline for others—especially...
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S3E30 | DJ Loops on Prison, DJ Life, and Turning Chaos Into Legacy
DJ Loops pulls back the curtain on a life most people will never understand. From prison time and close calls… to DJing, music culture, and building something real out of chaos—this episode is raw, unfiltered, and powerful. We talk about: • Prison stories and the justice system • The reality…
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S3E29 – Chris Cage on Creativity, Business, and the New Single “Conflicted”
On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with recording artist Chris Cage to talk about the love of music, the creative process, and why artists must treat their craft like a business. Chris Cage breaks down the story behind his new single “Conflicted”,...
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S3 | E28 | From Prison to Purpose: Lisa Ortiz on Survival, Redemption & Second Chances
Lisa Ortiz is the author of She Wore Her Scars Like Wings, a raw and powerful memoir that tells the story of her journey from incarceration to transformation. Having never met her mother and growing up in an abusive foster care system, Lisa didn’t choose a life of crime — she did what she had to…
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S3 | E27 | Tommy D vs Live Nation: The 15-Year Fight to Break the Music Monopoly
Tommy Dorfman built one of New Jersey’s most influential EDM brands — running Bliss and shaping the regional nightlife scene for over 15 years. After planning what would have been the Meadowlands’ largest music festival, Tommy alleges he was shut out by Live Nation, sparking a 15-year legal…
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From Shy to CEO: Cristina Vargas on Building The Booth Maven & an Abundance Mindset
In this episode, we sit down with Cristina Vargas, a St. Petersburg native whose journey into entrepreneurship didn’t follow a traditional path. Cristina grew up shy, quiet, and more curious than academic—never quite fitting into the “book smart” mold. Instead of chasing a single lifelong dream,...
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S3 | E26 | From Tattoos to Triumph: Bianca Rozzinni Cruz on Creativity, Motherhood & Filipino Roots
What does it really take to balance creativity, motherhood, and culture while building a life you’re proud of? In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Bianca Rozzinni Cruz — creative entrepreneur, proud Filipina (Pinay), and mother of two — for a raw, uplifting...
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SE | 25 | Sam Bamm: Basketball and Music
Sam Bamm shares her adoption story, college basketball journey, and the life-changing discovery that her biological father was Blackstreet’s lead singer. A powerful conversation on identity, lineage, and stepping into purpose through music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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S3 | E24 | 🎙️ HDMI The Engineer: From Turntables to Multi-Platinum | Building Studios, Sound & Legacy
Alix “HDMI The Engineer” Dontfraid is a multi-platinum (10×+) Chief Executive Engineer, vocal producer, DJ, and studio architect whose fingerprints are all over independent hip-hop culture—from Queens, New York to Los Angeles, Tampa, and beyond. Formerly known as DJMI and DJ Blix, HDMI’s journey...
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TOMMY FN MOON: THE MUSICAL ASSHOLE
Tommy FN Moon (aka “The Musical Asshole”) joins the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast to talk parody songwriting, viral momentum, and turning comedy into a real music lane. We get into writing funny songs that actually hit, releasing instead of chasing perfection, performing, gigging, and how creators...
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SE | E21 | Sound as a Living Practice — A Conversation with Kalumra
In this episode of Live Struggle Legacy, we sit down with Kalumra (Audrey Basar), a sound artist, frequency healer, and visionary working with music as a living, embodied process. Kalumra uses intentional frequencies, harmonic resonance, and sound-based practices to support nervous system...
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🎙️ S3E20 — Billy Skinner: Childhood, Addiction, Legacy
Billy Skinner isn’t just a guest — he’s my childhood friend. We grew up together. Life pulled us in different directions. Billy fell deep into addiction and homelessness, while I ended up in prison. For years, we lost touch — two lives running parallel through struggle. When I came home, Billy…
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S3E19 | Dominic Leporati on Identity, Purpose & Self-Publishing
Dominic Leporati shares his evolution from child actor to published author, discussing the realities of writing books, self-publishing on Amazon, and building a creative life rooted in purpose and fatherhood. This episode explores storytelling, rejection, modern writing tools, and the...
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PsLums: Boston Grit to St. Pete Grind — The Raw Truth Behind an Independent Hustler
In this episode, MP Paul sits down with PsLums, a raw and resilient hip-hop artist whose life story mirrors the bars he spits. Born in Dorchester and now repping St. Pete/Tampa, PsLums turned years in prison into a comeback story powered by music, discipline, and purpose. As the CEO of Slumshot...
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Crunkcoco Unfiltered: Born on the Dancefloor, Built on Authenticity | S3E17
Crunkcoco doesn’t chase attention — he is the attention. In this episode, MP sits with one of St. Pete’s most recognizable personalities, a creator whose presence, vibe, and originality have carried him further than words ever could. This isn’t an interview full of long stories or hour-long...
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Justin Haynes | RPG: Rappin Grandpa
Justin Haynes — known worldwide as RPG, The Rappin’ Grandpa — went from addiction, prison, and absolute rock bottom to becoming a viral hip-hop artist, award-winning producer, author, and mentor to the next generation. His life reads like a movie: • Growing up between Chicago and rural Virginia •...
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DJ Donnie Luv: Read The Room
In just nine years, DJ Donnie Luv has evolved into one of Florida’s most innovative music curators — a true pioneer of soul-infused sound, raw emotion, and community-driven creativity. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, Donnie’s love for music began early. Inspired by powerful female…
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Traveling Art Parties w/ Autumn Proctor
Autumn Proctor is a second-generation artist, Bob Ross Certified Instructor, and the owner of Traveling Art Parties — a mobile art experience serving the greater Tampa Bay area. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts and raised in Spring Hill, Florida, Autumn grew up surrounded by creativity as the...
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Class Vee – The Heart and Soul of a Creative
In this heartfelt and transparent conversation, host Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Class Vee, a powerful singer, songwriter, and filmmaker who embodies the essence of creating from the heart. From heartbreak to healing, from doubt to determination, Class Vee opens up about her journey through...
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Takeo Faison On Fashion, Design, and Collaboration
In this episode, your host MP sits down with Tampa, FL native Takeo Faison to talk art, design, fashion, and all things that inspire. Takeo gives us an inside look on his creative process as we celebrate his latest collaboration with the prolific Tampa Bay t-shirt company G-Man. Tap in to learn…
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S3E11 | Tony Ledezma | The Hustle, The Lessons, The Real
Tony Ledezma sits down with Michael “MP” Paul for an unfiltered conversation about rebuilding from scratch, staying grounded through chaos, and redefining success on your own terms. He talks legacy, leadership, and the grind most people never see. In This Episode: • The power of self-rebuild…
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Ananda Rose – Healing Through the Mic | Live Struggle Legacy S3E10
Artist and producer Ananda Rose joins Michael “MP” Paul for a deep, unfiltered conversation about healing, hip-hop, and higher purpose. What begins as a story of silence and survival unfolds into a dialogue on creativity, spirituality, and reclaiming your power through art. Ananda breaks down how...
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Lauren VanVajra: The Alkemystic — Trust Yourself & Find Your Divinity Within
In Season 3, Episode 9 of Live Struggle Legacy, MP sits down with Lauren VanVajra — The Alkemystic — for a raw and radiant conversation about trusting yourself, dissolving ego, and remembering your divinity. Lauren shares how her Bufo 5-MeO-DMT experience opened a doorway to unconditional…
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VonKittin: Raising Vibration Through Fabric and Design
Kristin Richardson, founder of VonKittin, shares her powerful journey from nightlife chaos to soul-led creation. After more than a decade in the club scene, she realized survival mode wasn’t living — and turned her pain into purpose by building a brand that heals, uplifts, and raises frequency.…
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NoLuvBaby1K: From Struggle to Music Success | S3E7
In this powerful episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with NoLuvBaby1K to share his raw and inspiring journey from prison to protecting his energy, building his brand, and rising in the music industry. NoLuvBaby1K opens up about overcoming losses, staying...
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Oksana Sophia: They Demonized the Divine Feminine | S3E6
🎙 Season 3, Episode 6 of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast features Oksana Sophia, a powerful voice unpacking the suppression of the Divine Feminine throughout history and culture. In this episode, we explore: ✨ How ancient wisdom and feminine energy were demonized by religion and society ✨ The...
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DJ Budda Beanz: From JDC to Legacy | S3E5 Live Struggle Legacy Podcast
In this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with Florida’s own DJ Budda Beanz, a mixtape hustler turned cultural force. Budda Beanz takes us through wild stories from the streets, underground clubs, and the MySpace DJ movement that helped shape a generation....
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Season 3 | Episode 4: Tyeasha Pagan (Tye with the Eye)
In this powerful episode, Tyeasha Pagan — better known as Tye with the Eye — opens up about her incredible journey of resilience, creativity, and healing. From overcoming generational trauma, divorce, and homelessness, to finding strength in art, photography, and community, Tye shares her story...
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Season 3, Episode 3| BTMVLE Yago| The Luxumbra Aurifex: Shadow, Light & Legacy
Get ready to have everything you know put under the microscope. Meet the Luxumbra Aurifex, BTMVLE Yago — a recording artist, theosopher, psychology graduate, and amateur boxer. He’s not here for comfort conversations; he’s here to show you the shadow and the light. ⚔️ This isn’t just an…
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Season 3, Episode 2: Kitty Quinn
In this week’s episode, we sit down with the talented and beautiful Kitty Quinn. From her early days in the dental field to navigating personal struggles, Kitty shares how she stepped away from the safe route and leaned fully into her passion for fetish modeling. This conversation is about more...
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Season 3 Premiere: Strizzo
Season 3 of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast kicks off with a Tampa Bay legend — DJ Strizzo! 🎧🔥 From rocking stadiums with Jelly Roll on the Beautifully Broken Tour to creating viral anthems like Up Down #TwerkTeam (4M+ streams) and Buss It Wide Open with Lil Kee (Billboard Hot 100), Strizzo…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We create a platform for artists to be able to tell their stories, transforming their personal struggles into relevant content to be shared with the world. Inspired by a recording artist who lost his life in prison with just months left on a 10 year sentence, Live Struggle Legacy shines a light on some of the dark stories that the world needs to hear. An elixir for change, we are the spark that ignites the flame of inspiration as we support one-another in turning our dreams into reality.
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