What happens when you lose the thing you love most? In this Wins + Lessons episode, Cee One shares how he lost his passion for music, hit rock bottom, and found his way back to creativity, purpose, and faith. An inspiring comeback story for every creator.

We've reached a huge milestone — Wins + Lessons has officially recorded 10 episodes and is stepping into Season 2!

In this thank-you episode, I share gratitude for our guests, supporters, West Park Creative Studios, and my wife & partner Momma Lex. This is proof that with consistency, passion, and community support, there are no losses… only Wins + Lessons.

When rising fashion designer Fhonia Ellis moved from Kentucky to New York to work with BET, she was chasing her dreams. But life changed forever when she lost her mother to cancer. In this deeply moving conversation, Fhonia opens up about grief, faith, fitness, and finding purpose after loss. Co-host Lex also shares her own recent loss, making this a heartfelt and relatable episode for anyone navigating life after losing a loved one.

🎯 In this episode:

How grief reshaped Fhonia's career and identity

The role of faith as her foundation

Using fitness as a tool to rebuild mentally and emotionally

Lessons learned from her mother's final words

Why grief can be a gift if we let it do its work

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Shawn Crenshaw built a Black-owned fragrance brand—Ovation For Men—that's lasted over a decade. In this powerful episode of Wins + Lessons, he opens up about filling a void in the fragrance world, navigating DEI pushback, and how NIL deals with major athletes helped him scale his brand without selling out.

This is more than a business story—it's a lesson in legacy, strategy, and staying true to your mission.

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In this episode of Wins + Lessons, we sit down with Atlanta-based life coach Osha Cerese, who withstood brutal internet hate — not once, but twice. First, after a misunderstood post on Threads triggered a wave of online harassment: racial slurs, body-shaming, and attempts to destroy her life coaching business. Then, she went viral again after a street interview revealing details of her complex relationship with a man she married after meeting at age 16 — a story of infidelity, incarceration, and betrayal.Osha opens up about how she remained resilient through it all, the mental strength it took to navigate thousands of hate-filled comments, and what she learned about herself along the way.👉 Watch now for an emotional conversation about online bullying, personal healing, and perseverance.✅ New episodes every 1st & 15th of the month.🎧 Become a Tradition Breaker for Exclusive Perks!Gain early access to podcast episodes, bonus content, and more:➡️ YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSRfYZN0GgsXN4AUOo-vvvw/join

Tyson Kruze took a leap of faith and turned a bold idea into the inspiring movement Pray Hustle Shine. In this episode of the Wins + Lessons podcast, Tyson opens up about what motivated him to build his brand from scratch, the challenges he faced, and the faith that kept him going. His journey is proof that you're one decision away from changing your life. Whether you're a dreamer, entrepreneur, or believer in purpose—this episode will speak to your soul.

👉 Watch the full episode and learn how faith, hustle, and vision can spark a movement.

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What would you do if your ex told you she had an abortion — only for you to find out two years later, through a DM, that your child is alive and in foster care?

In this emotional and eye-opening episode of Wins + Lessons, Kofa Shakur shares how he discovered he had a 2-year-old son after his ex-girlfriend, who lied about having an abortion, finally told him the truth... only because she lost custody of her other kids due to abuse.

Kofa walks us through the shock of learning his son had already been placed in foster care twice — and what led him to fight for full custody. This is a story of betrayal, resilience, fatherhood, and the powerful journey of a man stepping up after being kept in the dark.

Two Black men. Two different sexualities. One shared truth: father absence leaves scars.

In this powerful episode of Wins + Lessons, host Leron sits down with guest Jerome Davis — an openly gay Black man — to have a raw, honest conversation about growing up without a father. Despite their differences in sexuality, they discover the emotional weight they've both carried is rooted in the same place.

They unpack:

How fatherlessness shaped their self-worth

Why so many men project pain through oversexualization

What healing looks like for both straight and gay Black men

The power of sharing your truth out loud

This isn't about division — it's about understanding, healing, and redefining manhood from the inside out.

In this episode of Wins + Lessons (a Broken Traditions Production), we sit down with author and entrepreneur Toby Daniel to uncover the secrets behind his life-changing framework: the PRICE Principle — Persistence, Resilience, Integrity, Consistency, and Education. Discover how Toby went from self-doubt to success by applying this mindset, and how you can do the same today. Whether you're stuck in your career, chasing a dream, or ready to transform your life, this is the conversation you need to hear.👉 Watch now to learn practical steps for personal growth, mindset mastery, and why The PRICE Principle could change your life starting today.🔔 Subscribe for more powerful stories of resilience and lessons that prove there are no losses in life — only lessons.

In this inspiring episode of the Wins + Lessons Podcast (a Broken Traditions production), we sit down with Brandon Todd, a man who faced the life-changing challenge of amputation and refused to let it define him. After a devastating accident, Brandon shares how he overcame physical and emotional obstacles with resilience, humor, and strength — proving that life after amputation is filled with opportunity, not limits.

If you're looking for motivation, courage, and a powerful story of bouncing back after trauma, this conversation is for you.

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