The Welcome Legacy Podcast

Episode 14 – The Real Definition of Gangsta: Walking Away from the StreetsWhat does it really mean to be “gangsta”?In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, James G. Welcome sits down with special guest Ed Washington to talk about transformation, fatherhood, and breaking generational cycles.Ed shares his journey from street life to prison… and how he made the decision to change his path, pursue education, and ultimately earn his PhD. Now a father and youth football coach, he’s dedicated to mentoring the next generation and helping young people avoid the same mistakes.This episode dives deep into:• Street life and the mindset behind it• The reality of prison and personal growth• What it takes to truly change your life• The power of fatherhood and leading by example• Mentoring youth and giving back to the community• The influence of social media and fake lifestyles• Redefining what it means to be “gangsta”This is real conversation about growth, accountability, and building a legacy that lasts.Sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is walk away from the life you once knew and start over.🎙️ Follow The Welcome Legacy Podcast for real stories about life, business, and building legacy.🎧 Listen to the podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi?si=16f61432c7364d10🎵 Music by James G Welcome:https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

🎙️ Episode 13: Trained in the Storm — Discipline on the RoadIn this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I talk about what really builds you.After about 150 hours of training on the road, my trainer told me I didn’t need to complete the full 200 hours. I was ready. But that readiness didn’t come easy — I trained in sleet, rain, and snow. I didn’t get perfect conditions. I got real ones.I break down what life on the road taught me — from meal prepping instead of eating junk at truck stops, to doing push-ups daily, walking 3–4 miles around truck stops after long driving shifts, and staying disciplined physically and mentally.I also share what it meant to have my 12-year-old ride with me and witness the grind firsthand, and how I used downtime in the truck to study for my real estate license while earning a living.This episode is about structure, discipline, fatherhood, and using pressure to sharpen you instead of break you.If you’re training in tough conditions right now, don’t quit. The storm might be preparing you faster than you realize.📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB👉 Like, Share, Subscribe, and let me know what stood out to you.

🎙️ Episode 12: From Rock Bottom to the Open Road — How My CDL Changed EverythingIn Episode 12 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I pick up where Episode 11 left off and break down what rebuilding my life actually looked like in real time.After leaving my old environment, my family and I moved to Kissimmee in early 2019. During that season, I was searching for legal paths forward—joining a LegalShield marketing team, attending meetings, and even creating an online course called How to Fail Forward, teaching how to use failure as fuel while I was still living it.By October, I was already in communication with CareerSource and had started trucking school. In the middle of the process, my family moved, housing became unstable, and during my final week of CDL school in Dundee, we were told we had to leave due to having too many people in the home—11 total.I talk about attending TDI Trucking School in Sanford, staying in a hotel Monday through Thursday for three weeks, driving home on weekends, and finishing strong even after my wife and kids moved more than 100 miles away to Newberry.This episode covers getting my CDL, landing my first trucking job with J&R Schugel, life on the road, studying real estate while trucking, buying my first home in 2021, and earning my Realtor license in 2022.This is a story about discipline, sacrifice, and using a legal skill as a bridge to stability and ownership.If you’re under pressure, rebuilding your life, or trying to do things the right way for your family—this episode is for you.👉 Like, Share, Subscribe, and comment what stood out to you.

I Was Addicted, License Suspended, and Stuck — How Discipline Led Me to My CDLIn this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I tell the truth about a season of my life when everything felt lost.I open up about battling addiction, dealing drugs, getting a DUI, and losing my driver’s license for five years. I talk about the role my grandmother played in my upbringing, the pressure of fatherhood, and the moment I realized I couldn’t keep repeating the same mistakes.This episode is about being stuck—and choosing discipline anyway.I share how my cousin pushed me toward getting my CDL, how I went on the road with him, studied, came back, and took the test. That decision became the turning point that helped me start rebuilding my life the right way.If you’re struggling, feeling trapped by your past, or trying to find a legal way forward, this episode is for you. Discipline doesn’t change everything overnight—but it opens the door.👉 Like, Share, Subscribe, and comment what you took from this episode.📝 Spotify Episode Description

From Life Sentence to Legacy: The Jesse Crossman Story | The Welcome Legacy Podcast (Ep. 11)At just 18 years old, Jesse Crossman was sentenced to 32 years with more than 100 years suspended. He went on to serve 19 years behind bars. Instead of allowing prison to break him, Jesse discovered faith, discipline, and resilience that would ultimately transform his life.In this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, Jesse shares his journey from the pain of incarceration to his release, the struggles of reentry, and his mission today. From launching his nonprofit Second Chancer Foundation to writing his upcoming book, Jesse’s story is about redemption, second chances, and building a legacy beyond the past.🎧 Listen & Watch EverywhereSpotify → The Welcome Legacy PodcastApple Podcasts → The Welcome Legacy PodcastYouTube → The Welcome Legacy Podcast📚 Books by James G. Welcome• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → Link• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → Link🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forwardhttps://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Music by James G. Welcomehttps://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🕢 New episodes drop every Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST.© Welcome Legacy Publishing#TheWelcomeLegacyPodcast #JesseCrossman #FromLifeSentenceToLegacy #SecondChances #Resilience #FaithAndDiscipline #FromPrisonToPurpose #LegacyBuilding #Motivation #Redemption

Title: From Foster Care to Community Builder – Antron McCulloughAntron McCullough grew up in foster care under Maddads homes, where discipline and structure shaped his path. Instead of entertaining the streets, he focused on sports, went to college, and even made it onto a Dr Pepper can. Today, he’s using his life experiences to build programs that help communities heal from trauma, secure funding, and provide mentorship. This is a story about resilience, faith, and turning struggle into strength.© Welcome Legacy Publishing

📢 Podcast UpdateHey family — The Welcome Legacy Podcast will resume on August 20th.We’ve had a few technical issues behind the scenes, but trust me, it’s worth the wait! 🙌We’ve got powerful conversations lined up, inspiring guests, and real stories about resilience, entrepreneurship, and legacy.Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and get ready for what’s next!🎙 Listen here:Spotify 🎧 https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRiApple 🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-welcome-legacy-podcast/id1705594806YouTube ▶ https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy#TheWelcomeLegacyPodcast #LegacyBuilding #Inspiration #Entrepreneurship #LifeLessons

🎧 Episode 9 – From Foster care to Fatherhood and FaithIn this 3-part interview, James G. Welcome sits down with Jamal — a man whose life journey took him from foster care and personal loss to wearing the badge as a correctional officer and police officer.This conversation dives into:🔹 Misconceptions of Corrections – What really goes on behind the badge and behind the gates🔹 Empathy in Corrections – The power of compassion in a system built on control🔹 A Mosaic of Family – Rebuilding what was broken, redefining fatherhood, and breaking generational cyclesJamal’s story is real, raw, and redemptive. This episode is for anyone who’s ever been misunderstood, underestimated, or searching for purpose beyond pain.🎙️ Tap in and hear what legacy sounds like.—🔗 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi?si=dDZLTN-gSpeYd75KUuMDgg📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man: A Waha Story – https://a.co/d/4N7RpOY• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank – https://a.co/d/3O8nBRF• Cardin’s Big Idea – https://a.co/d/0a6MkPj🎶 Music by James G. Welcome:• Spotify Album – https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD—#TheWelcomeLegacyPodcast #Episode9 #JamalInterview #CorrectionsMisconceptions #EmpathyInCorrections #MosaicOfFamily #JamesGWelcome #FromStruggleToSuccess #LegacyBuilders #FaithFamilyFreedomLet me know if you'd like this formatted for YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or embedded into your Wix website!

🎧 Title: Episode 7, Part 2 – From Prison to Property, Tesla Dreams & Land ClearingSpotify Description:In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, Nick opens up about a haunting moment inside—talking to an inmate serving life without parole. That moment hit hard and forced him to rethink everything. What if he never came home? What if his mom passed before he got the chance to hold her again?This part of the journey is about realization, reflection, and raw truth. From the weight of a potential life sentence to the motivation to do better, Nick’s path proves you don’t need to break—you can build.💬 “That talk about life without parole changed everything—I knew I had to level up.”🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi📺 Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Music by James G. Welcome:https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🕢 New Episodes Every Wednesday @ 7:30 PM

Episode 8 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, featuring Lee Windsor:Guest: Lee Windsor (RP House Buyers)In this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Lee Windsor, a real estate investor, mentor, and entrepreneur who helped me wholesale my very first deal back in 2018. He didn’t come from the block, but he’s been a solid resource and mentor ever since.We cover powerful topics including:🧱 Building legacy beyond just money💰 The difference between being rich vs. being wealthy🏡 Breaking down real estate wholesaling💼 Tools and systems for success📈 Creating time and asset freedom💡 "Success isn’t just about what you earn—it’s about what you leave behind."Whether you're just getting started in real estate or you're ready to scale, this episode delivers the mindset and the method.🎧 Listen now on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi🔗 Connect with Lee Windsor (RP House Buyers):https://linktr.ee/Rphousebuyers?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLeoahleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_TuZHzqT2ojDBJyXRbitS4S4IIaqFn7B9fKvqZoaalvfkL8zo2t3O1YB_py_aem_p-MektsgCgQZZMAWYi7kUw📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forwardhttps://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Music by James G. Welcomehttps://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🎙️ Episode 8 – From Hustle to Legacy: Real Estate, Wealth & Wholesaling

🎙️ Episode 7 – From Prison to Property: Nick’s Journey to Legacy Part 1In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my brother Nick—a man I met 18 years ago in prison—who completely transformed his life. Nick shares how he went from incarceration to entrepreneurship, buying Dog Walker Ranch through creative financing, investing in Tesla stock, launching a land clearing business, and raising a family while building a legacy.We cover:• Life after prison• Creative real estate investing with no money down• Stocks, Tesla ownership & financial literacy• Starting a land clearing business• Fatherhood & faith• The power of mindset and redemptionThis episode proves your past doesn’t define you—your next move does. 💎📚 Books by James G. Welcome• Boy 2 Man: https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forwardhttps://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Music by James G. Welcomehttps://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw📺 Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy🕢 New episodes every Wednesday @ 7:30 PM EST#WelcomeLegacyPodcast #FromPrisonToProperty #CreativeFinancing #DogWalkerRanch #NickTheInvestor #RealEstatePodcast #TeslaInvestor #LifeAfterPrison #FaithAndFamily #LegacyBuilders #LandClearingBusiness

In Episode 6 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Raynard, a home handyman, remodeling expert, father, and legacy builder. We explore how he went from street life to skilled tradesman, teaching life lessons along the way.From overcoming setbacks to becoming a present father and successful entrepreneur, Raynard shares how he built a business with purpose. If you're chasing legacy, this episode will inspire you to lead by example and measure success beyond the dollar.🔥 Topics: Overcoming obstacles, leadership, family empowerment, entrepreneurship, trades, growth mindset, and legacy-building.📺 Watch the Full Podcast Episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Stream My Music:https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw🕢 New Episodes Every Wednesday @ 7:30 PM EST🔖 Hashtags:#WelcomeLegacyPodcast #HomeRemodeling #HandymanBusiness #RaynardInterview #BlackEntrepreneurship #LifeAfterTheStreets #FatherhoodMatters #LegacyBuilder #FaithAndFamily #Motivation #TradesmenTalk🔑 Tags:Raynard interview, Welcome Legacy Podcast, handyman entrepreneurship, black fathers podcast, James G Welcome, real conversations, growth mindset, life after struggle, father and business owner

🎙️ EPISODE 5 – “A Father’s Grind” featuring Mike (HIT)🔥 "Hip Hop Is Thrivin… and so is my legacy."In this moving episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my cousin Mike, aka HIT (Hip Hop Is Thrivin)—a father, full-time worker, and music artist grinding daily to build a better future for his family. Though we didn’t grow up together, our bond runs deep. Our dads are first cousins, and now we’re both committed to leaving a legacy behind.🗣️ We talk about:His journey being raised by a Marine dadThe balancing act between fatherhood, work, and creativityThe meaning behind HIT and how music fuels his visionLegacy, mindset, and real advice for those still finding their way🕢 New episodes every Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST💥 QUOTE OF THE DAY:"Success isn’t owned—it’s rented. And the rent is due every day."🎧 LISTEN NOW:Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRiApple Podcasts → https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-welcome-legacy-podcast/id1748234604Amazon Music → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/84ae8f36-78a8-49f2-9914-f09317f3a36fiHeartRadio → https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-welcome-legacy-podcast-174652942/Podchaser → https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-welcome-legacy-podcast-5375087📚 Books by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward →https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD🎶 Music by James G. Welcome →https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw📲 LIKE • COMMENT • SHARE • SUBSCRIBEHelp us inspire the next generation 💯#AFathersGrind #WelcomeLegacyPodcast #HIT #HipHopIsThrivin #FatherhoodFirst #BlackEntrepreneurs #JamesGWelcome #LegacyBuilders #GrindMindset #RealTalk #FamilyOverEverything #NewEpisodeDrop

Quote of the Day:"Rock bottom will teach you lessons that mountaintops never will."From beatboxing on school lunch tables to cooking in restaurant kitchens — today’s guest turned his story around after prison, and he’s bringing the heat in more ways than one. This episode is raw, real, and laced with wisdom and comedy.Malik — also known as NIKE (Nigga I Keep Extra) or Leekie Leek — is a father, rapper, chef, comedian, and survivor. Originally from New York, he grew up in the same hood as host James G. Welcome. They freestyled together as kids, walked through fire as men, and now share a passion for purpose, legacy, and rebuilding.Main Topics Covered:Growing up in the same streetsThe impact of prison and coming homeFatherhood and familyWorking in the kitchen: the mindset of a chefUsing humor to heal and upliftFixing credit, building a futureLessons from the streets and moving differentEntrepreneurship and reinventionIf this episode hit home, drop a comment, share it with someone who’s rebuilding, and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow for more real conversations.📢 Listen on Spotify:👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi📺 Watch and subscribe on YouTube:👉 https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacyBooks by James G. Welcome:• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VALet me know if you’d like a thumbnail title, TikTok reel caption, or Facebook promo for this one!🎙️ Episode 4: From the Streets to the Stove — Featuring Malik aka NIKE

Episode 3: The Turning Point – Coming Off the Road and Coming HomeQuote of the Day:"True wealth is not measured by money, but by the time you can spend with the ones you love."Commentary:I was chasing checks behind the wheel of an 18-wheeler, but I was missing what mattered most—time with my family. That’s when I realized the definition of wealth had to change.Hook:This episode is about the moment I knew I had to come home.I walked away from the trucking life—not because it wasn’t paying, but because I was paying in other ways. My kids needed me. My wife needed me. I needed to be present, not just productive.Episode Theme:Why I left the road and came homeStarting Welcome Legacy MaintenanceThe early grind of building a business with my childrenRedefining wealth and success through presence, not just prof