In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Joseph “Joe” Pacheco to talk about mindset, discipline, and what it really takes to grow — both on and off the mat.

From cross-training and different philosophies to pushing past limitations and staying committed to the process, this conversation dives into what it means to truly evolve — mentally, physically, and emotionally.

This episode is brought to you by Carolina Family Jiu-Jitsu 🥋

More than just a gym — it’s a community built on camaraderie, respect, and growth.
And honestly, the name says it all… it truly feels like family.

We come in, we work, we push each other, we motivate each other, and we help each other get better every single day — on and off the mats. 🤝🔥

We hold ourselves to a high standard — rooted in respect, humility, and a willingness to grow every single day.

🌐 https://carolinafamilyjiujitsu.com

🥋 Guest — Joseph “Joe” Pacheco

Head Coach and founder of Modern Warrior Wrestling, Coach Pacheco brings over 19 years of coaching experience across youth, middle, and high school levels.

A former standout athlete with a record of 189 wins and 32 losses (134 pins), multiple conference and regional titles, and two NC State championships, he has dedicated his life to the sport.

He has also competed professionally in MMA with Bellator and continues to give back through coaching, mentorship, and building opportunities for the next generation.

🔗 Connect with Modern Warrior

Website: https://modernwarriormma.com

Facebook: Modern Warrior Wrestling

📍 Rock Hill, South Carolina

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In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, host Sadarro Chisholm sits down with Robert Pettit, owner of Absolute Construction Group LLC in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Robert shares his journey through the construction industry, the challenges of building a remodeling company, and the principles that guide his leadership and craftsmanship.

Absolute Construction Group specializes in high-quality kitchen, bathroom, and home remodeling projects with a focus on communication, planning, and precision. The conversation goes beyond construction into leadership, accountability, men's groups, and the importance of community.

Topics include:

• Launching and growing a remodeling company
• Building strong teams and company culture
• Why planning is critical in construction
• Common misconceptions homeowners have about remodeling
• The importance of integrity and communication in business

Learn more about Absolute Construction Group:

Website
https://absoluteconstgroup.com

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Absolute.Construction.G

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/absolute.construction.group/

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You are not just given leadership.

You grow into it.

In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Sergeant Byrd of the Army National Guard — recently promoted to 1st Sergeant — for a real conversation about responsibility, discipline, and what changes inside you after deployment.

We discuss:

• Growing up in Rock Hill
• When joining the military became a decision
• What humbles you the fastest in uniform
• The difference between authority and earned respect
• Leading soldiers vs leading civilians
• Deployment mindset and coming home
• Mental health in today’s military
• Technology, AI, and the future of warfare
• Jiu-jitsu and the battle with ego
• What truly keeps a man grounded

This episode goes beyond the surface.

It’s about identity. Accountability. Legacy.

And becoming someone others trust when it matters most.

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In this special Black History Month episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Willie James “Brother Wali” Cathcart, Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins, and Christine Sparks for a powerful conversation recorded on location at Historic Brattonsville.

Together, they explore:

• What it means to inherit a history you did not choose
• Discovering family connections through DNA
• The legacy of segregation-era baseball and the mentorship of Joe Black
• Preserving African American history in the Carolina Piedmont
• Land, belonging, and generational memory

Brother Wali reflects on playing during segregation in the 1950s and learning under Joe Black, the first African American pitcher to win a World Series game.

Margaret Parson-Willins shares her decades of dedication to preserving African American history and honoring ancestors whose stories were nearly lost.

Christine Sparks speaks candidly about what surfaced emotionally when truth was revealed — and what it took to reach across history toward connection.

This conversation isn’t just about the past — it’s about what we pass forward.

At the very least, we hope you learn something.
At the very least, we hope you gain some perspective.

🔗 Connect with the Guests

Brother Wali Cathcart
https://www.facebook.com/share/16e1PJX2CR/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Margaret Crawford Parson-Willins
https://www.facebook.com/share/1AjkUiKTei/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Christine Sparks
https://www.facebook.com/share/186CFHJTmr/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🏠 LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT — BLUE COLLAR ROOFING

Blue Collar Roofing is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement by using promo code DAP.

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When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.

Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

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Space Daddy and the Galactic Go-Go’s join The Dap and A Hug Podcast for a live conversation recorded at Slow Play Brewing in Rock Hill, SC.

We talk about their origin story, building a sound that blends funk, rock, and cosmic energy, performing live, and what it takes to stay authentic in today’s music landscape.

Special thanks to Slow Play Brewing for allowing us to record inside their space and support local creatives.

🎸 Space Daddy and the Galactic Go-Go’s
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkyspacepimps/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FunkySpaceManiacs/

Bandcamp: https://spacedaddyandthegalacticgogos.bandcamp.com

🍻 Slow Play Brewing
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slowplaybrewing/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slowplaybrewingcompany

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Blue Collar Roofing is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast receive $500 off a roof replacement when using promo code DAP.

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Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

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In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Sam Hall of Bush-N-Vine Farm — a 150-year-old family-owned and operated farm in York, South Carolina.

Bush-N-Vine Farm

📍 1650 Filbert Hwy, York, SC

🌐 https://www.bushnvinefarm.com

🍓 CSA Program: https://www.bushnvinefarm.com/csa-program

📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnvine

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bushnvinefarm

We explore:

• The Hall family legacy and how the farm first began

• The evolution from peaches to a wide variety of seasonal crops

• Managing soil health and crop diversity

• The modern challenges farmers face today

• Balancing farming with U-pick experiences, events, and a café

• The importance of CSA memberships in supporting local food systems

• What resilience, faith, and family stewardship look like in agriculture

Bush-N-Vine is more than a farm — it’s a community destination built on generations of dedication, responsibility, and long-term commitment to land and people.

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Blue Collar Roofing is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement by using promo code DAP.

To apply the promo code:

Visit https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Navigate to the Online Instant Estimator

Enter DAP under Project Details

When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.

Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

Red, white, and blue represent hard work, unity, and protecting American Dreamers under one roof.

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In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down at Light Bright Boxing in Rock Hill, South Carolina for a powerful conversation about discipline, personal growth, and finding strength—inside and outside the ring.

We’re joined by Christopher Corrado and Vit Y, two individuals whose paths through boxing, fitness, comedy, and life reflect the deeper lessons that come from consistency, accountability, and purpose. From training mindset and mental toughness to balancing creativity, family, and self-belief, this conversation goes far beyond punches and footwork.

Whether you’re an athlete, creator, entrepreneur, or someone simply trying to stay grounded while chasing your goals, this episode offers real insight, honesty, and motivation rooted in lived experience.

🥊 Featured Location: Light Bright Boxing

📍 Rock Hill, South Carolina

🌐 Website: https://lightbrightboxing.com

Light Bright Boxing is a community-driven boxing and fitness gym focused on helping people build confidence, discipline, and inner strength through training.

👤 Guests & Socials

Vit Y (Pro Boxer – “King Cobra”)

📸 Instagram: @kingcobra92

🏷️ Hashtags: #KingCobra92 #CobraClan

🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Kingcobra_92

Christopher Corrado

📸 Instagram: @christophercorrado

🎤 Comedy Page: @corrado_show

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Blue Collar Roofing 🏠 is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement 💰 by using promo code DAP.

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• Navigate to the Online Instant Estimator

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🗣️ When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.

📞 Contact Blue Collar Roofing:

Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

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🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with Matthew Davis, a multidimensional creative whose life blends financial empowerment, mixed-media art, and comic-con hustle.

Inspired early on by the imaginative worlds of Jim Henson, Matthew has spent his life experimenting with colors, characters, and concepts—eventually developing a signature visual style that now turns heads on the comic convention circuit. From Heroes Con in Charlotte to Tucson Comic-Con, his work stands out for its bold emotion, layered storytelling, and originality.

Before art became a full-time pursuit, Matthew’s path took some unexpected turns. He once dreamed of becoming an elementary school teacher, spent years managing bars, and ultimately found his calling in credit restoration. After entering the industry in 2008, he went solo in 2011—building, splitting, and eventually taking full ownership of his own credit-repair company. Today, he helps people rebuild not just their credit scores, but their confidence and future.

Beyond credit coaching, Matthew is also the creator of Grafyeti, an original punk-rock yeti designer figure born straight from his imagination. He and his wife of 10 years now call Rock Hill, South Carolina home, where they continue building a life rooted in creativity, growth, and community.

This conversation dives into:

•Reinvention and non-linear life paths

•The crossover between art, business, and hustle

•Credit education without shame

•Building something original—and standing on it

🎨 Whether he’s restoring credit or creating characters that leap off the page, Matthew Davis brings heart, honesty, and color into everything he touches.

🔗 Connect with Matthew Davis

📸 Instagram: @mattdavisart5280

🌐 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthew.davis.5437

🌐 Art & Prints: https://artistmattdavis.com/prints

🌐 Website: completecreditplus.com

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Blue Collar Roofing 🏠 is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement 💵 by using promo code DAP.

🔧 How to apply the promo code:

• Visit https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com 🌐

• Navigate to the Online Instant Estimator

• Enter DAP under Project Details

🗣️ When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.

📞 Contact Blue Collar Roofing:

Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

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🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, I sit down with Kicherra Chisolm 🎨 for a thoughtful conversation about discipline, creativity, and purpose.

Kicherra is a visual artist, muralist, educator, and creative entrepreneur whose work lives in public spaces, healing environments, and community-centered places. This conversation goes beyond talent and explores the discipline behind the canvas—the patience, structure, and consistency required to sustain a creative life.

We talk about what people often misunderstand about the time and process behind murals and paintings, including her mural work at Tamallot’s House of Holistic 🌿—a space dedicated to healing and wellness. Kicherra shares the unseen mental and emotional labor behind large-scale work, how environment influences creativity, and why intention matters when art becomes part of a community’s everyday experience.

The conversation also explores teaching art—especially to children—as a way to build confidence and discipline beyond the canvas, makeup as another artistic medium 💄, and the realities of sustaining creativity as a working artist.

Kicherra also offers a woman’s perspective on jiu-jitsu 🥋, including personal safety, self-defense, confidence, and the ability to protect oneself. She reflects on how training on the mat has strengthened her resilience, patience, and mental clarity in everyday life.

This episode is about showing up with intention, creating with purpose, and understanding that meaningful work—whether in art, discipline, or life—is built over time.

🎨 CONNECT WITH KICHERRA

Instagram: @kicherra

Facebook: facebook.com/kicherra

YouTube: Kicherra Creates

Art, commissions, murals: https://linktr.ee/kicherra

Email: [email protected]

🏠 LOCAL BUSINESS HIGHLIGHT — BLUE COLLAR ROOFING

Blue Collar Roofing 🏠 is a trusted local roofing company serving the Carolinas.

Listeners of The Dap and A Hug Podcast can receive $500 off a roof replacement 💵 by using promo code DAP.

🔧 How to apply the promo code:

•Visit https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com 🌐

•Navigate to the Online Instant Estimator

•Enter DAP under Project Details

🗣️ When speaking with the team, let them know you heard about Blue Collar Roofing through The Dap and A Hug Podcast.

📞 Contact Blue Collar Roofing:

Website: https://BlueCollarRoofingSC.com

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 803-670-0343

🇺🇸 Red, white, and blue represent hard work, unity, and the belief that we can all be American Dreamers under one roof 🏠🤝

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🎙️In this episode of The Dap and A Hug Podcast, we sit down with DJ Rico 🤝 — an entrepreneur, DJ 🎶, host, and mobile barber 💈 whose journey reflects growth, adaptability, and service.

Originally from New York 🗽, DJ Rico moved away around the age of 11, an experience that shaped his perspective early on. Before fully stepping into his creative and entrepreneurial path, he worked in the mental health field 🧠, gaining insight into empathy, patience, and meeting people where they are.

Today, DJ Rico balances multiple lanes — rocking clubs and private events 🎶, serving clients as a mobile barber 🚐💈, and continuing to build his brand across North Carolina and South Carolina. This conversation explores evolution, purpose, and how each chapter of life can build toward something greater.

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Connect with DJ Rico:

📸 Instagram: @djrico24k

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HB4FiV67J/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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