The Welcome Legacy Podcast

In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast , James G. Welcome sits down with his younger cousin Kadrain Williams, aka HillBoy KD , for a raw conversation about life, loss, family, music, and transformation. Growing up together in WAHA (Ocklawaha, Florida), HillBoy KD faced unimaginable challenges, losing his father at a young age and later losing his mother in 2018. Like many young men...

From WAHA to 34 Years of Service | Legacy, Discipline & Growth with Earl Filmore Jr. In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my cousin Earl Filmore Jr., who grew up in Ocklawaha, Florida, and went on to serve 34 years in the United States military. Coming from the same side of the family on my mother’s father’s side, Earl was influenced by his father, who served...

Episode 14 – The Real Definition of Gangsta: Walking Away from the Streets What 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 h...

🎙️ Episode 13: Trained in the Storm — Discipline on the Road In 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 bre...

🎙️ Episode 12: From Rock Bottom to the Open Road — How My CDL Changed Everything In 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 LegalShie...

I Was Addicted, License Suspended, and Stuck — How Discipline Led Me to My CDL In 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,...

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...

Title: From Foster Care to Community Builder – Antron McCullough Antron 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 fundin...

📢 Podcast Update Hey 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:/...

🎧 Episode 9 – From Foster care to Fatherhood and Faith In 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 Corre...

🎧 Title: Episode 7, Part 2 – From Prison to Property, Tesla Dreams & Land Clearing Spotify 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? Th...

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 in...

🎙️ Episode 7 – From Prison to Property: Nick’s Journey to Legacy Part 1 In 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 clearin...

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, thi...

🎙️ 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 cousin...

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 fathe...

Episode 3: The Turning Point – Coming Off the Road and Coming Home Quote 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 th...

Episode 2 “Before the Legacy: My Backstory and the Streets That Raised Me” "Your environment can raise you, but it doesn’t have to define you." I didn’t choose where I was born. I didn’t choose the struggles my family faced. But I did choose what I would do with those experiences. My surroundings shaped me—but they didn’t finish me. Everybody sees the change. The books. The business. The podcast....

Episode 1: Why I Chose This Path and How Prison Shaped Me Quote of the Day: "The only limit to your success is the belief that you cannot succeed No matter where you have come from, your mindset will determine where you go. I had to shift my belief about what was possible for my future, and that is what truly set me free. From prison to purpose. From hustling to healing. This is my real story. In...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast — “My Why and How Prison Shaped Me” In this debut episode, I open up about my journey from prison to purpose. I talk about the mindset shift that changed my life, how prayer and discipline kept me grounded, and how I discovered my true "why"—my family, my freedom, and my legacy. This is more than a podcast—it's real talk from real ex...

Welcome to Episode 1 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast — “My Why and How Prison Shaped Me” In this debut episode, I open up about my journey from prison to purpose. I talk about the mindset shift that changed my life, how prayer and discipline kept me grounded, and how I discovered my true "why"—my family, my freedom, and my legacy. This is more than a podcast—it's real talk from real ex...