Live Struggle Legacy

In this week's episode, meet Casey Turner, AKA Mingle Mixx. With over a million club patrons over the course of his career, Mingle Mixx takes us on his journey through music from his early days in the rap scene to gigging all across the Tampa Bay are and Orlando. Casey shares his life experience as a DJ and a few stories about his appearance on a popular reality TV show. He shares his passion for...

Meet BTMVLE Jotta! Episode 16 is a vibe as MP and Jotta talk unity in the Tampa Bay music scene and all things creative. In this week's inspirational episode, learn all about BTMVLE studio, artist empowerment, and the magic of putting ego aside to make things happen. Jotta tells us about the BTMVLE (Building On Togetherness Through Embracing Music) think tank creation, an annual holiday coined "Bu...

In this week's episode, meet ReeBaby. ReeBaby is a rapper, visual artist, and entrepreneur who coined her own genre in the rap game. Learn all about Ree, her artwork, and her body butter and how you can connect and commission her for artwork and more. Ree Baby is a positive force who is sure to inspire! Another episode you don't want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

In this week's episode, meet the all inspiring, dynamic power-house Monteasy. Teasy is the voice behind the podcast Teasy's Table. He's made a way for himself in both music and wrestling, eventually earning himself the moniker of the Wrestling Theme Song King. Tap in to learn all about Teasy and what it takes to make it happen despite life's challenges. Teasy is sure to inspire on this one! Learn...

In this episode, meet Catalina Rises. Catalina grew up in foster care. She used her pain as motivation to find a way for herself, while helping others along the way. Hear her story and how you can join in on her effort to make the world a better place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, meet  @scissor_shaw_  . Shaw shares his journey from the streets to the barbershop. He is living testimony that anyone can turn their life around. Shaw's story is sure to inspire as he talks about what it takes to make it from a prison cell to a successful entrepreneur who had to navigate many obstacles along his journey. Please listen, subscribe/follow, like, and share. Dr...

In this episode, meet Moose In The Burg. Moose dives into all things creative as he shares his story and his passion for fashion. He has a unique Youtube channel where he shares tips on firearm handling and skateboard tricks. Moose is sure to inspire as he dives into his creative process including but not limited to custom prints, embroidery, hand-bags, jewelry and all things creative. Get to know...

In Episode 10, meet creative Amaru Jahseh. Amaru shares some heartbreaking life experience that he manages to transmute into purpose driven passion. Learn about the metaphor of life through the camera lens, and how a shift in perspective can change everything. This episode gets deep! Tap in for some life lessons and inspiration on the next episode of the Live Struggle Legacy podcast. Please be sur...

In episode 9 of season 2, meet Lewis Garcia. Another veteran on the show, Lewis is a talented musician from Bronx, NY. He talks about his pathway through music and having to change his focus to fatherhood, family, and financial freedom. Learn all about the family owned and operated brand GS Wellness and their incredible, non-toxic candles that you can customize for your business or personal events...

In this week's episode, meet hip-hop and R-n-B sensation Lil Ph33. Ph33 shares his journey through music and surviving the streets of south St. Pete. He takes us through his catalog and shares what it takes to make a great song. An incredible singer and song-writer, Ph33 gives us some tips on the creative process and gives us an inside look on brand new content coming soon. Another episode you don...

In this week's episode, meet celebrity barber DC and learn all about Country Boy Cutz and his new brand Maewetha. DC talks all things from Williston, FL to St. Pete. He takes us through the ups and downs of the streets and what it takes to go from rock-bottom to living your dream. Pick up these jewels and tap in! Please be sure to subscribe/follow, like, comment, and share. Leave us a review to te...

In this episode, meet Orlando Padron. Orlando tells his story about how the Marine Corps saved him from the streets and taught him skills and organization that set him up for success in any given circumstance. Orlando moved from St. Petersburg, FL to Southern California where he was stationed at Camp Pendleton in San Diego. During this time, he made friends with local bikers and eventually joined...

In our first episode of 2025, Shawt Tee tells us what it takes to transform a dream into a workable plan. T takes us from the early years of rapping and doing shows through his journey as the go-to recording engineer in St. Pete, to his current work in photography and video. He tells us the story of his brand and shares valuable insight into what takes to find success in an ever changing industry....

In episode 4 of season 2, learn all about Reign Ink. Multi-talented Reign speaks on his journey through art, music, and incarceration. He provides a look into the creative mind with an entrepreneurial Spirit. Reign made the best out of a bad situation by turning his passion for art into a successful tattoo shop. In addition to his tattoo shop in Panama City, FL, Reign travels from city to city for...

In episode 3 of season 2, MP introduces St. Pete influencer and serial entrepreneur Danny Carelli. Learn all about Valhalla Ordnance and the life and times of Doppler Danny (the internet meteorologist). Danny discusses his innate drive for building businesses that serve his community. He shares some insight into his personal life and what he had to do in order to stay productive despite serious se...

In this episode, learn all about Chris Cage and his life in music. MP and Chris go back twenty plus years and discuss their history in music and what it means to support each other through life's many challenges. There are plenty of jewels to pick up in this episode. You don't want to miss it! Please remember to hit the follow, like, and subscribe buttons. Drop a comment and and leave us a review...

Welcome to the Premiere of Season 2 of the Live Struggle Legacy podcast! In this episode, MP introduces life-long friend JJ Henry (AKA, HardWhite). They share some stories of the past, the joy of parenthood, and JJ gives us perspective on what it's like to raise a child on the autism spectrum. JJ offers insight and valuable resources through his Non-Profit Organization, The Autism Acceptance All-S...

In the season finale, MP reinforces gratitude and brings us back to the foundation of the Live Strugle Legacy movement. He offers some words of encourage for creators abroad and sounds off a roll call for anyone who wants to get involved with the platform. Thank you all for giving us your time and attention. Please be sure to hit the subscribe/follow button, the notification button, and drop a com...

In episode 14, MP talks about the power of gratitude and how learning to appreciate the little things kept him positive through the hardest times. He discusses his career in fitness finally taking off, while simultaneously taking over his personal life. In an effort to connect with like-minded people, MP started taking an advanced yoga class at a popular studio in St. Pete. Here, he meets the moth...

In episode 13, MP speaks on the struggle of obtaining employment as a convicted felon, the recivism rate, and the work ethic required to create opportunities after prison. He explains the traps set by the halfway house and the criminal justice system that work against any rehabilitative effort of the individual transitioning from prison to the free world. MP describes how incarceration institution...

In episode 12, MP ends up back in solitary confinement as he fights for his medical rights. After two years at Yazoo City Low, he gets another in-house transfer to the camp where he serves the remainder of his bid. MP finally gets a taste of freedom when they release him to the halfway house. Here, he faces the obstacles of an ex-con as he tries to find work. His stigma as a convicted felon serves...

In episode 11, things get heated when MP gets a disciplinary transfer to Yazoo City. His 3 month transit takes him from Carolina to ATL USP, con-air to Oklahoma FDC, then a 12 hour bus ride to Yazoo City FCC where he's housed for the next 4-years. His new destination brings its share of adversity, but the sliver lining was his music and finding familiar faces in an unfamiliar place. MP tells some...

In episode 10, MP finds himself one step closer to freedom as he gets an in-house transfer to the Williamsburg Camp. His first time in a minimum security institution, MP describes the costs and benefits of the camp life. Namely, more freedom and less respect. Please be sure to follow us and hit the notification button for all of our latest episodes. Like, comment, share...engage! Please rate us an...

An episode you don't want to miss! In Episode 9, MP introduces you to several of his cellies (cellmates) that he bunked with throughout his time in Williamsburg FCI. He finds himself in the SHU (Special Housing Unit) and provides some insight on the experience. This episode provides a comical account of his time in isolation with his co-defendant and takes you all into the next segment of his jour...

In episode 8, MP brings you into the prison economy and the creative entrepreneurship of some of the many talented individuals who are incarcerated. Three government issue meals a day is barely enough for a grown man to survive year after year in prison. MP dives into some of the hustles that people would take on in order to have a little something extra to carry them through their bid. Thank you...