Reggie reflects on a summer of fights, growth, and hard goodbyes. From boxing in the streets of Detroit to silently watching his father leave for good, this chapter captures the battles you fight with your fists, and the ones you fight alone. Raw, reflective, and deeply personal, this is a defining moment in Reggie’s journey. 

Book Title
MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Chapter Six: A Fight In The Street

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In this chapter, Reggie opens up about a moment in ninth grade that changed everything. What started as a routine part of his journey toward confidence turns into a painful wake-up call about cruelty, resilience, and knowing when to walk away. “TKO in the Third” is raw, emotional, and real, a turning point that reshaped how he saw himself, his family, and the world. 

Book Title
MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Chapter Five: TKO In The Third

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Reggie takes us on a ride through his unforgettable family vacations, from road trips in the family van with snacks, music, and laughs, to life-changing visits to Shriners Hospital in Galveston. Between fun, family bonding, and the journey toward getting his first full head of hair, this chapter is a mix of humor, heart, and eye-opening experiences that shaped him growing up. 

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MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Chapter Four: Family Vacation

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Reggie shares hilarious and unforgettable moments from his youth with his boy Stanley, aka Honeybee. From late-night homework calls to the thrill of young crushes and the chaos that comes with growing up, this chapter is full of laughs, lessons, and life-shaping memories. 

Book Title
MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Chapter Three: Shit Happens 

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In this episode, Reggie takes us back to the Yard, the HBCU campus that raised him and shaped his early understanding of belonging, pride, and pain. He reflects on how a single comment, a crowded cafeteria, and a quiet conversation with his father became the foundation for learning to deal with difference, toughness, and hiding pain. What starts as joyful memories of summer sports, friendships, and growing up on campus shifts into a moment that permanently changes how he sees himself. This chapter examines where the armor was first worn and why it remained there for so long. 

Book Title
MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Chapter Two: The Yard

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Reggie is ready to share his book and more of his story. This episode includes the introduction and first chapter of his book MUFUCKA - A Bold Perspective on Growth, Healing, and Self-Acceptance. More of the book will be released here over time. The book is also available on Amazon and Audible. 

Book Title
MUFUCKA

Book Chapter
Intro / Chapter One: I Can Only Be Me

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In this first episode of The Growth Perspective Podcast, Reggie Hathorn, Podcast host, talks about his candle store, his book: Muf*cka’, getting back to podcasting, and his experience in growth over the years. He also shares some insights on ways you can grow and how you can put your mind to it. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[02:14] The Reggie Hathorn Candle store

[02:47] About the book: Muf*cka

[03:27] Reggie’s growth experience

[07:24] The growth perspective

[08:13] The growth enthusiast

[15:56] Getting back to podcasting 

[21:03] Starting your growth

[22:44] Ways you can grow and how you can put your mind to it

Notable quotes

• “The opportunity to grow is all around us and is forever present.”
• “There is an opportunity to grow in almost everything if we just stop and look at it.”
• “You have to do a lot of work to get into the whole growth perspective.”
• “Growth is fun and fulfilling.”
• “It is so important to look at things from the other person’s perspective.”
• “Life is about growing and evolving.”
• “You have to be vulnerable and give yourself room to grow.”

Resources

Reggie Hathorn’s book: Muf*cka

The Reggie Hathorn candle store: https://reggiehathorn.com/

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Reggie talks about why he doesn't fool with strip clubs, a self care regiment, the looting in Chicago, and his irritation with people needing so much attention on social media.

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Reggie discusses being prepared for growth, RONA got folks in a bad head space, and how he's going to stop telling so much.
GUARDS DOWN: Reggie openly admits how his lack of honesty almost ruined a friendship.

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Reggie tells us about upcoming changes to the the podcast and his new co-hosts Kiya and Camille. He is excited about his new product line of Purple Cups and other stuff. He introduces us to the Purple Cupper community and explains how you can become a Purple Cupper. With all the negativity going on with racial tension, Jada Pinkett-Smith having a side dude and the reemergence of COVID-19, he finds a way to keep the episode upbeat and positive.

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