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 their environment, he found himself caught between the streets and the pursuit of something greater.

Today, he's using music as an outlet to tell his story, inspire others, and turn pain into purpose.

In this episode we discuss:

✅ Growing up in WAHA
✅ Losing both parents
✅ Street life and survival
✅ Family and mentorship
✅ Music as therapy
✅ Overcoming adversity
✅ Building a legacy
✅ Finding purpose through pain

This isn't just a conversation about music—it's a conversation about resilience, growth, and refusing to let your past define your future.

🎙️ Hosted by James G. Welcome

📅 Premieres June 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST

🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms.

🔥 Quote of the Episode:

"Your past may explain you, but it doesn't have to define your future."

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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 in the United States Marine Corps. Growing up in an environment surrounded by drugs, pressure, and negativity, Earl chose a path built on discipline, leadership, commitment, and service.

In this episode we talk about:
• Growing up in Ocklawaha (WAHA)
• The influence of a Marine father
• Military discipline and leadership
• Family, responsibility, and legacy
• Beating the odds and staying focused
• Advice for the next generation

This conversation is bigger than military service — it’s about growth, purpose, and building a legacy that lasts.

If you’re trying to level up, stay disciplined, lead your family, or break cycles, this episode is for you.

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🎵 Music by James G. Welcome:
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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 his path, pursue education, and ultimately earn his PhD. Now a father and youth football coach, he’s dedicated to mentoring the next generation and helping young people avoid the same mistakes.

This episode dives deep into:

• Street life and the mindset behind it
• The reality of prison and personal growth
• What it takes to truly change your life
• The power of fatherhood and leading by example
• Mentoring youth and giving back to the community
• The influence of social media and fake lifestyles
• Redefining what it means to be “gangsta”

This is real conversation about growth, accountability, and building a legacy that lasts.

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is walk away from the life you once knew and start over.

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🎧 Listen to the podcast:
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🎵 Music by James G Welcome:
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