Humble Renegade Podcast

This is the final episode of Season One, and everything comes back to one thing. Belief. You can do the work. You can build something meaningful. You can show up consistently. But if your belief isn’t settled, you won’t sustain it. In this episode, Kesha breaks down why belief is what keeps you moving when results don’t match what you expected. Because belief is not based on outcomes. It’s based o...

In this episode of Humble Renegade , Kesha walks through the next phase of the Get It Done Method: Steward It . You’ve done the work. You’ve built it. You’ve shared it. Now comes the part that determines whether it lasts. Stewardship. This is about caring for what has been entrusted to you with integrity, consistency, and intention. Because once you share your work and people respond, responsibili...

In this episode of Humble Renegade , Kesha and Bookie go straight to the tension point where most people get stuck. Execution. This is where faith becomes visible and responsibility becomes real. And where most people back away. Kesha breaks down the Execute It phase of the Get It Done Method and challenges the habit of hiding behind preparation that feels productive but leads nowhere. Because mov...

In this solo episode, Kesha addresses the next step people avoid. Sharing. It's not because they lack clarity or because they're unprepared. It's because visibility feels risky. This episode is a direct call forward. The work you’ve built's purpose cannot be fulfilled in private.  And keeping it hidden doesn’t protect it. It delays its purpose. In this episode, Kesha walks thro...

In this powerful episode of Humble Renegade , Bookie and Kesha unpack the final P in the Seven Ps framework: Proximity . This is the why behind the what.  The heartbeat behind the strategy.  The difference between good intentions and lasting transformation. Bookie shares personal stories from youth sports, community leadership, the Perkins Foundation, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the Reconcil...

In this episode of Humble Renegade , Kesha and Bookie continue the Get It Done Method conversation by moving from clarity to construction. You defined it. Now what? Now you build it. Building is where vision becomes structure. It is where obedience turns into systems. It is where your assignment moves out of your head and into the world. Kesha walks us through what it means to build the right way....

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Bookie and Kesha tackle a topic that often makes people uncomfortable but is absolutely necessary for sustainable community impact: politics and policy. This is not about partisan debates. It is about understanding systems. Bookie breaks down the difference between politics and policy through the lens of the Seven Ps of community engagement. Politics is about...

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Kesha and Bookie explore the critical moment when discovery meets definition. It's one thing to know you’re called. It’s another to name it clearly. This episode walks you through why definition is more than semantics. It gives you structure, focus, and power. Through honest storytelling, practical frameworks, and plenty of real talk, they walk you throug...

In this episode of the Humble Renegade Podcast , Bookie and Kesha explore the underrated but essential role of public opinion in shaping sustainable community work. It’s about listening with intention and being careful to not react to the noise, recognize prophetic voices in the crowd, and learning to discern the difference between feedback that’s noise and feedback whose intention is to nourish....

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Kesha and Bookie unpack what it means to “discover” your life’s work. It's not by chasing titles or trends, but by reflecting on your story, your patterns, and your God-given burden. They explore the early stages of calling and the tension between what you’re good at, what people expect of you, and what you’re truly called to steward. This conversation wi...

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Bookie and Kesha break down what it means to set, live out, and lead with priorities that empower the people who are participating in the programs. Using the Nike RBI West Regional Tournament as a real-time case study, they walk through how clear priorities create trust, unity, and momentum in a community. Beyond theory, Bookie shares strategy in action. From...

In this powerful bonus episode of the Humble Renegade Podcast , Kesha and Bookie welcome their very first guest, Elizabeth Perkins, Co-President of the John and Vera Mae Perkins Foundation and daughter of the legendary civil rights and Christian reconciliation pioneer, Dr. John Perkins. Recorded at the Antioch House in Jackson, MS, this heartfelt conversation digs into legacy, leadership, and the...

In this heartfelt and nostalgic episode, Kesha and Bookie explore the vital role of place in shaping community identity, connection, and engagement. More than just physical locations, the spaces we frequent, from barbershops and parks to corner stores and community centers, hold the memories, mentorship, and meaning that define who we are and where we belong. This episode digs into how built envir...

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Kesha and Bookie explore what it truly means to embody your values and gifts. This isn’t about lofty ideas or big declarations. It’s about how you show up in real life. How do your habits, mindset, and daily actions reflect the purpose you carry? Kesha introduces the concept of the “life resume,” a tool to help you take stock of your lived experiences, natural...

In this powerful episode of Humble Renegades , Kesha and Bookie Gates explore the heartbeat of community engagement, people. Bookie breaks down the first "P" in his G7 Philosophy™: People . From honoring lived experiences to co-creating relevant solutions, this conversation challenges leaders to center the voices of the village rather than speaking for them. The duo shares real stories,...

In this episode of Humble Renegades , Bookie and Kesha Gates take a deep dive into the Dream It component of the Get It Done Method™ . They discuss the power of dreaming big, aligning your vision with God’s promises, and setting intentional goals that go beyond just personal success. They challenge the traditional SMART goals approach and introduce the concept of FOCUS goals , emphasizing alignmen...

Is The Humble Renegade Podcast the right podcast for you? In this episode, we break down who this podcast is for and what it means to embrace servant leadership in a world that glorifies personal success. We explore: 🔹 What It Means to Be a Servant Leader – The humility, mindset, and purpose behind true leadership 🔹 Personal Growth & Renewing Your Mind – Why transformation is necessary for s...

How do you navigate life? What principles and philosophies shape the way you move through the world? In this episode of The Humble Renegade , we dive deep into how our personal philosophies and leadership styles impact our journey —from sports and business to faith and servant leadership. We explore: 💡 The Importance of Self-Reflection – Identifying the patterns, habits, and values that define ho...

In a world obsessed with defining who we are , how often do we stop to ask who we are NOT ? In this episode of Humble Renegades , we flip the script and challenge the labels, assumptions, and expectations that have been placed on us. We dive into: 🔥 Breaking Free from Misconceptions – Why people often assume things about us that aren’t true 🔥 Shedding Society’s Labels – How we reclaim our own id...

Welcome to Humble Renegades ! After a year in the making, we’re finally launching this journey—a space where faith meets leadership, where curiosity challenges the status quo, and where humility and boldness go hand in hand. In this origin story episode, we unpack what it means to be a humble renegade —a person who walks in both meekness and power , disrupting systems with intention while remainin...