Live Struggle Legacy

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 up—not looking down on them. From growing up in Florida’s music scene to building his own brand through...

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 a meaningful life. Mark opens up about leaving a career in aerospace engineering, the poetry that shape...

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 every independent artist, producer, songwriter, and music entrepreneur needs to protect their career. Topic...

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 what it truly means to build a successful life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

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 finding healing through music, creative expression, and personal responsibility. We discuss PTSD, life...

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” Lewis — the original inspiration behind the Live Struggle movement — Jonte carries forward a legacy rooted...

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, authenticity, cancer, emotional wellness, spirituality, and finding peace in the middle of uncertainty. After...

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 trying to learn your partner.  This conversation goes far beyond surface-level relationship advice. Nikki...

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, storytelling, creativity, and authentic artistic expression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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 music. We talk about staying grounded, showing up as a father, and building a sound that reaches beyond t...

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 entrepreneurship, creativity, and the long-term commitment it takes to stay aligned with your vision—especially throu...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 systems—creating and accessing substances at a high level. That path led to robbery charges, a federal indictment, a...

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 started finding it in herself, through her relationship with music. Xyra is building everything herself—...

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 veterans trying to find their footing after the structure disappears. But this isn’t just about mindset. It...

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 behind DJ culture and nightlife • Fatherhood, growth, and second chances • Turning pain into purpose This i...

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”, produced by Trxmp Savage and mixed and mastered by DJ Inkredible. The conversation dives into what it real...

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 do to survive. After receiving a sentence exceeding 30 years, she ultimately served more than 16 years...

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 battle that is now approaching a jury trial. In this episode, Tommy shares: • His rise from underground part...

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, she explored ideas, experiences, and business ventures, many of which didn’t stick because her heart wa...

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 conversation about art, hustle, and staying true to your roots. Bianca is the founder of Bianca Rozzinni...

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 began on turntables and evolved into building some of the most respected recording spaces in the countr...

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 can build consistency without losing authenticity. If you’re an artist, comedian, or creator trying to...

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 regulation, emotional release, and authentic self-connection. Through Music Creation Sessions, Sound Activatio...