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

In this episode of Roots 2 Realities, we get into the real work of navigating Haitian culture and American identity, especially when it comes to parenting, discipline, work ethic, and the values we’re passing down.

We talk about what it’s actually like raising kids in a bicultural household where respect is expected, presentation matters, and discipline looks very different depending on how you were raised. We reflect on how our upbringing shaped how we communicate, how we work, and how we show up professionally. We even admit that some of those lessons still live with us today.

From evolving parenting styles and cultural traditions we’re holding on to, to representation, personal branding, and teaching our kids how to handle both wins and losses, this conversation is honest, reflective, and sometimes funny because… that’s real life. We also touch on long-term goals, retirement dreams, and what it means to build something sustainable without losing yourself in the process.

If you’ve ever felt caught between two cultures, questioned how much of your upbringing to pass on, or tried to honor your roots while doing things a little differently you’ll feel right at home here.

Culture. Legacy. Real Talk.

Welcome to Roots 2 Realities.

It’s your girl Shou the Vibe Enhancer alongside Kevin B. the Brand and we created this podcast to have the conversations we couldn’t have growing up. You know, the honest ones about culture, childhood, parenting, relationships, and the generational norms that quietly shape how we move through the world.

In this introduction episode, we’re sharing who we are, where we come from, and why this space matters to us. We talk about cultural expectations, being first-generation, the pressures we grew up with, and how those experiences still show up in our mental health, our parenting, and our relationships today.

This podcast isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about asking better questions, breaking cycles, and building something healthier, not just for ourselves but also for the next generation. Some conversations will be deep, some will be funny, and some might make you uncomfortable… but they’ll always be real.

If you’ve ever felt “too much,” struggled to honor your roots while living your truth, or needed a space that feels like home, you’re in the right place.

Pull up a seat.
This is where it all comes together: culture, legacy, and real talk.