In this powerful episode of Roots 2 Realities, Kevin B. the Brand and Shou the Vibe Enhancer dive deep into the generational tug of war happening in families, communities, and culture today.

The conversation opens with reflections on recent Haitian community recognition, awards, and the importance of celebrating progress while also critiquing the need for better production, intentional networking, and succession planning. From there, the discussion evolves into a deeper exploration of legacy, trust between generations, and the responsibility of leadership.

Kevin and Shou unpack the realities of parenting, mental health awareness, generational trauma, and the struggle between control and trust. They speak candidly about apologizing to children, creating safe spaces for honesty, and how relinquishing control can actually strengthen relationships not weaken them.

This episode challenges parents, leaders, and mentors to ask the hard questions:

• Are we protecting… or projecting?
• Are we guiding… or controlling?
• Are we healing trauma or passing it down?

Through stories, reflection, and real talk, Generational Tug of War offers a blueprint for breaking cycles, building empathy, and creating a future rooted in trust, accountability, and shared legacy.

WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE:

This episode isn’t just a conversation it’s a mirror.

If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Trusting the next generation
• Letting go of control as a parent or leader
• Navigating generational trauma
• Balancing legacy, culture, and mental health
• Building honest communication within families

…this episode will challenge how you think, parent, lead, and heal.

Kevin B. the Brand and Shou unpack real experiences, real mistakes, and real growth, bridging the gap between old-school values and new-school realities without judgment, fluff, or filters.

CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & Celebrating Community Achievements
02:40 – Reflections on the Haitian Gala Experience
05:15 – Insights from the Summit & Missed Opportunities
08:09 – Generational Perspectives on Business & Legacy
11:03 – Trust Issues Between Generations
13:51 – Balancing Personal & Professional Responsibilities
16:37 – The Importance of Succession Planning
19:31 – Cruise Conversations & Family Dynamics
21:05 – Parenting Concerns & Communication Challenges
22:54 – The Struggle of Letting Go
25:18 – Mental Health Awareness in Parenting
27:10 – Trusting the Next Generation
29:27 – Apologizing to Children & Owning Mistakes
32:35 – Building Empathy in Parenting
36:22 – Creating Safe Spaces for Honest Conversations
43:23 – Fatherhood, Discipline & Testing Limits
48:11 – Mother–Son Relationships & Accountability
50:49 – Family Regrets & Generational Patterns
53:04 – Trust Issues in Relationships
58:01 – Relinquishing Control for Growth & Legacy