The Welcome Legacy Podcast
by James Welcome
The Welcome Legacy Podcast, hosted by James G. Welcome, shares raw stories of overcoming addiction, prison, and street life to build a family business and generational wealth. Each week, James dives into real-life lessons on fatherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From the struggles of addiction to the triumphs of transformation, this podcast is for anyone ready to break cycles and build a lasting legacy. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
Episodes
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Turning Pain Into Purpose: HillBoy KD on Loss, Music & Resilience
How do you turn loss into a reason to keep growing? James G. Welcome talks with Kadrain Williams, known as HillBoy KD, about family, grief, music, and finding purpose after hardship. Raised in Ocklawaha, Florida, also known as WAHA, the cousins reflect on their shared roots. HillBoy KD discusses...
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34 Years of Military Service: Discipline & Legacy with Earl Filmore Jr.
What does a lifetime of service teach you about leadership and family? James G. Welcome talks with his cousin Earl Filmore Jr. about growing up in Ocklawaha, Florida, and serving 34 years in the United States military. Earl reflects on the influence of his Marine father, the pressures around him...
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Walking Away from the Streets: Fatherhood & Transformation with Ed Washington
What does real strength look like when you are ready to change your life? James G. Welcome and Ed Washington explore fatherhood, accountability, education, and walking away from street life. Ed shares his journey through prison and personal transformation, including pursuing education and earning...
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CDL Training in the Storm: Discipline, Fatherhood & Life on the Road
How do you stay disciplined when the conditions are difficult? James G. Welcome shares what CDL training in sleet, rain, and snow taught him about preparation, consistency, and personal growth. After roughly 150 hours of training, his trainer told him he was ready before the full 200 hours. James...
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How My CDL Helped Rebuild My Life: Trucking, Family & Homeownership
A commercial driver’s license became a bridge toward stability. James G. Welcome shares the challenges of trucking school, supporting his family, and rebuilding his life through work and discipline. He describes moving to Kissimmee, seeking training through CareerSource, completing CDL school…
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From Addiction to a New Direction: Discipline & Earning My CDL
How do you start rebuilding when you feel trapped by past choices? James G. Welcome reflects on addiction, a suspended driver’s license, fatherhood, and the decision to pursue a commercial driver’s license. James discusses his grandmother’s influence, a DUI and years without a license, and the...
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Life After 19 Years in Prison: Faith & Second Chances with Jesse Crossman
What does rebuilding look like after 19 years in prison? James G. Welcome talks with Jesse Crossman about incarceration, faith, reentry, and creating a legacy beyond the past. Jesse describes being sentenced at 18, serving 19 years, and developing the discipline and resilience that helped him…
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From Foster Care to Community Builder: Antron McCullough on Breaking Cycles
How can a difficult childhood become the foundation for serving others? James G. Welcome talks with Antron McCullough about foster care, resilience, faith, and building stronger communities. Antron reflects on the discipline and structure that shaped his path, his focus on sports and college, and...
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Podcast Update: August 2025 Production Break (Archive)
This short announcement from August 2025 documents a production break caused by technical issues and the show’s plan at that time to return on August 20. This is an archived update. The return date mentioned in the recording is historical; it is not a current release announcement. Explore the...
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Foster Care, Fatherhood & Empathy in Corrections with Jamal
How do family experiences shape the way we serve others? James G. Welcome talks with Jamal about foster care, personal loss, fatherhood, faith, and working as a correctional officer and police officer. This interview explores misconceptions about corrections and the role compassion can play…
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From Prison to Property, Part 2: Nick on Family, Purpose & Starting Over
A conversation with someone serving life without parole made Nick rethink his future. In Part 2 of this interview, James G. Welcome and Nick reflect on incarceration, family, and the motivation to change. Nick describes the fear of never coming home and missing another chance to see his mother.…
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Real Estate Wholesaling, Wealth & Legacy with Lee Windsor
What can real estate teach you about building wealth and creating time for the people who matter? James G. Welcome talks with Lee Windsor of RP House Buyers about wholesaling, entrepreneurship, and legacy. Lee, a real estate investor and mentor who helped James complete his first wholesale deal…
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From Prison to Property, Part 1: Nick on Real Estate & Entrepreneurship
How do you build a different future after prison? James G. Welcome talks with Nick about entrepreneurship, property ownership, fatherhood, and rebuilding with purpose. Nick shares his experience buying Dog Walker Ranch through creative financing, investing in Tesla stock, starting a land clearing...
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From Floors to Fatherhood: Raynard on Remodeling & Building a Business
A skilled trade can become a way to support your family and lead by example. James G. Welcome talks with Raynard, owner of Walker Property Preservations, about remodeling, entrepreneurship, and being a present father. Raynard reflects on moving from street life into handyman and remodeling work,...
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A Father’s Grind: Balancing Work, Family & Music with Mike (HIT)
How do you make room for fatherhood, a full-time job, and a creative calling? James G. Welcome talks with his cousin Mike, known as HIT, about the daily work of building a better future for family. Mike shares the influence of being raised by a Marine father, the meaning of Hip Hop Is Thrivin…
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From the Streets to the Stove: Malik on Fatherhood & Reinvention
What does starting over look like when cooking, creativity, and family become part of your next chapter? James G. Welcome talks with Malik, also known as NIKE or Leekie Leek, about rebuilding after prison. The longtime friends reflect on growing up together, coming home, and finding purpose…
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Leaving Trucking to Build a Lawn Business & Be Present for Family
When does earning more start costing too much time with family? James G. Welcome shares why he left life on the road and began building Welcome Legacy Maintenance closer to home. James reflects on the turning point that changed his definition of wealth, the early work of starting a business with...
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Breaking Cycles: My Ocklawaha Backstory & the Environment That Raised Me
Your surroundings can shape your beginning without deciding your future. James G. Welcome returns to his Ocklawaha, Florida, roots to reflect on childhood, family influence, and the experiences behind his transformation. James shares memories of being raised by his mother and grandmother, growing...
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From Prison to Purpose: My Why, Fatherhood & Rebuilding My Life
What makes someone choose a different path? In the first full episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, James G. Welcome shares the experiences and mindset changes behind his journey from prison toward purpose. James reflects on addiction, prayer, goal-setting, walking, and self-discipline. He...
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Prayer Changes Everything: Faith & Purpose (Trailer)
A brief trailer from The Welcome Legacy Podcast introducing James G. Welcome’s reflections on prayer, discipline, and finding purpose after prison. This short preview points toward the first full episode, which explores the choices behind rebuilding a life around family, freedom, and legacy. What...
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From Prison to Purpose: Why I Chose This Path (Trailer)
Meet James G. Welcome in this short introduction to The Welcome Legacy Podcast. The trailer previews his journey from prison toward purpose and the mindset changes that helped him focus on family, freedom, and legacy. For the complete story, listen to the first full episode and explore more...
About this show
The Welcome Legacy Podcast, hosted by James G. Welcome, shares raw stories of overcoming addiction, prison, and street life to build a family business and generational wealth. Each week, James dives into real-life lessons on fatherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From the struggles of addiction to the triumphs of transformation, this podcast is for anyone ready to break cycles and build a lasting legacy. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.
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