How do passions evolve into purpose?

In this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Terrence Carter, founder of Krupp & Carter Clothing Co., shares his journey from BMX culture to building a luxury streetwear brand rooted in nostalgia and lifestyle.

This conversation explores entrepreneurship, creativity, and the long-term commitment it takes to stay aligned with your vision—especially through adversity.

From early influences in BMX to launching a brand designed for a wide audience, Terrence breaks down the mindset and experiences that shaped his path.

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Alisha Mello shares her lived experience with generational trauma, addiction, homelessness, and survival—and what it took to rebuild her life from the ground up. A direct conversation about trauma, patterns, identity, and breaking cycles.

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One of the most raw and powerful episodes of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast.

Deaf Child’s story is built on loss, intelligence, addiction, and survival.

After losing both siblings early in life and growing up in poverty, he went deep into drugs, research chemicals, and underground systems—creating and accessing substances at a high level.

That path led to robbery charges, a federal indictment, and a 92-month sentence served across multiple states, including high-security USP facilities.

Inside, he faced:

• gang politics and prison hierarchy

• violent, overcrowded conditions

• constant transfers across states

• survival in high-security environments

This is not just a prison story.

It’s about:

• intelligence used in the wrong direction

• addiction and altered reality

• pressure, survival, and adaptation

• rebuilding after chaos

• turning experience into creative purpose

From underground chemistry to federal prison…

Now focused on music, production, and building a future.

This is what it looks like to go too far—and come back.

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Xyra Gacy doesn’t tell a clean story.

This conversation is about patterns—how they form, how they repeat, and how hard they are to break.

Some of it is uncomfortable. Some of it is vulnerable. All of it is real.

For a long time, she was looking for love in places that couldn’t hold it—until she started finding it in herself, through her relationship with music.

Xyra is building everything herself—writing, producing, engineering, and mixing her own music. She’s shooting and editing her own visuals. No separation between the life and the art.

This isn’t about labeling the past.

It’s about recognizing the pattern and deciding what comes next.

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Trenton Bennett—Jaguahh—isn’t chasing identity… he’s living it.

From Navy bomb squad to seasons of homelessness, his path stripped everything down to what’s real. And what came out of that wasn’t just purpose—it was responsibility.

To show up.

To serve.

To be a lifeline for others—especially veterans trying to find their footing after the structure disappears.

But this isn’t just about mindset.

It’s about practice.

Jaguahh breaks down how music, movement, and dance became a way to shake off conditioning… to get out of the head and back into something real. Not performance—release. Not image—truth.

We get into:

• Carrying service beyond the uniform

• Becoming a bridge for veterans in transition

• Using music and movement to reconnect with self

• Letting go of conditioning and stepping into truth

• Why authenticity will cost you—and why it’s still the only way

No mask. No performance.

Just a man choosing to stand in who he is—and build something that actually helps people.

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DJ Loops pulls back the curtain on a life most people will never understand.

From prison time and close calls… to DJing, music culture, and building something real out of chaos—this episode is raw, unfiltered, and powerful.

We talk about:

• Prison stories and the justice system

• The reality behind DJ culture and nightlife

• Fatherhood, growth, and second chances

• Turning pain into purpose

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a story of transformation.

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On this episode of the Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, Michael “MP” Paul sits down with recording artist Chris Cage to talk about the love of music, the creative process, and why artists must treat their craft like a business.

Chris Cage breaks down the story behind his new single “Conflicted”, produced by Trxmp Savage and mixed and mastered by DJ Inkredible.

The conversation dives into what it really takes to stay creative, stay consistent, and stay authentic in today’s music industry.

If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or creative chasing your passion, this conversation will resonate.

Chris Cage – “Conflicted” is out now on all platforms.

Listen here:

https://linktr.ee/chriscage

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Lisa Ortiz is the author of She Wore Her Scars Like Wings, a raw and powerful memoir that tells the story of her journey from incarceration to transformation.

Having never met her mother and growing up in an abusive foster care system, Lisa didn’t choose a life of crime — she did what she had to do to survive. After receiving a sentence exceeding 30 years, she ultimately served more than 16 years in Florida State Prison before earning a second chance at life.

Instead of allowing her past to define her, Lisa turned her pain into purpose.

Today she is a published author, entrepreneur, clothing designer, and founder of JustAcker and JustAcker Designs. She is also a passionate advocate for incarcerated individuals, survivors of abuse, and those navigating life after prison.

Lisa continues her advocacy through her YouTube platform @theforgotten6219, where she raises awareness about incarceration and gives a voice to people society often forgets.

Through her writing, businesses, and advocacy work, Lisa demonstrates that healing, redemption, and transformation are possible — no matter where your story begins.

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CONNECT WITH LISA ORTIZ

Website

JustAcker.store

Instagram

@lovley_liisa

@justacker_designs

TikTok

@lisaortiz1976

YouTube

@theforgotten6219

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ABOUT THE PODCAST

The Live Struggle Legacy Podcast, hosted by Michael “MP” Paul, features real conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who have turned struggle into purpose. Each episode highlights authentic stories of resilience, redemption, and legacy.

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Tommy Dorfman built one of New Jersey’s most influential EDM brands — running Bliss and shaping the regional nightlife scene for over 15 years.

After planning what would have been the Meadowlands’ largest music festival, Tommy alleges he was shut out by Live Nation, sparking a 15-year legal battle that is now approaching a jury trial.

In this episode, Tommy shares:

• His rise from underground party promoter to major event operator

• Allegations against Live Nation

• The impact of industry consolidation on independent promoters

• How his case connects to larger federal investigations

• Why this fight matters for the future of live music

This conversation explores power dynamics in the music industry and the ongoing debate around monopolization in live entertainment.

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In this episode, we sit down with Cristina Vargas, a St. Petersburg native whose journey into entrepreneurship didn’t follow a traditional path.

Cristina grew up shy, quiet, and more curious than academic—never quite fitting into the “book smart” mold. Instead of chasing a single lifelong dream, she explored ideas, experiences, and business ventures, many of which didn’t stick because her heart wasn’t fully in them.

Everything changed in 2023 when she launched FiestaPix360, now known as The Booth Maven. What began as a fun side hustle quickly turned into something deeper. Through her first few events, Cristina discovered a passion for creativity, connection, and the energy of live experiences—realizing that business can be both meaningful and fun.

In this conversation, Cristina opens up about:

• Growing up sheltered and shy

• Letting go of “traditional success” narratives

• Finding alignment through trial and error

• Building resilience through entrepreneurship

• Developing an abundance mindset in business and life

• Turning a simple idea into a brand she’s proud to grow

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt unsure of their path, bored with what didn’t fit, or curious about building something that actually feels aligned.

🔗 Connect with Cristina / The Booth Maven:

Website: http://www.theboothmaven.com

Instagram: @theboothmaven

Facebook: @theboothmaven

YouTube: @theboothmaven

🎧 Tune in and tap into the power of trusting your curiosity.

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