In this episode, Joshua takes us on his journey from growing up in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to finding healing and purpose through music. He opens up about family dynamics, navigating mental health challenges, and the lessons he learned in college about resilience and financial literacy. Joshua also reflects on coping with grief after the loss of loved ones and how music became a powerful outlet for his emotions. Looking forward, he shares his vision for giving back to the community and building his career as a DJ.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 03:44 – Family dynamics and mental health
• 08:37 – How upbringing shaped his perspective
• 16:35 – The struggles of college life
• 22:13 – Navigating financial literacy and education
• 24:02 – Gatekeeping in education
• 25:52 – Real-world skills vs. traditional education
• 27:48 – Lessons from family on money management
• 31:43 – Coping with grief and loss
• 40:27 – Finding purpose through music
• 41:30 – Future plans and community engagement

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