Welcome Legacy Podcast

About Welcome Legacy Podcast

The Welcome Legacy Podcast, hosted by James G. Welcome, shares raw stories of overcoming addiction, prison, and street life to build a family business and generational wealth. Each week, James dives into real-life lessons on fatherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. From the struggles of addiction to the triumphs of transformation, this podcast is for anyone ready to break cycles and build a lasting legacy. New episodes drop every Wednesday at 7:30 PM.

Publisher

James Welcome

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

22 May 2025

Latest episode

17 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jun 2026

   Pain Into Purpose | HillBoy KD's Story of Loss, Street Life, Music & Growth

   In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, James G. Welcome sits down with his younger cousin Kadrain Williams, aka HillBoy KD, for a raw conversation about life, loss, family, music, and transformation. Growing up together in WAHA (Ocklawaha, Florida), HillBoy KD faced unimaginable challenges, losing his father at a young age and later losing his mother in 2018. Like many young men from their environment, he found himself caught between the streets and the pursuit of something greater. Today, he's using music as an outlet to tell his story, inspire others, and turn pain into purpose. In this episode we discuss: ✅ Growing up in WAHA ✅ Losing both parents ✅ Street life and survival ✅ Family and mentorship ✅ Music as therapy ✅ Overcoming adversity ✅ Building a legacy ✅ Finding purpose through pain This isn't just a conversation about music—it's a conversation about resilience, growth, and refusing to let your past define your future. 🎙️ Hosted by James G. Welcome 📅 Premieres June 17, 2026 at 7:30 PM EST 🎧 Available on all major streaming platforms. 🔥 Quote of the Episode: "Your past may explain you, but it doesn't have to define your future." #TheWelcomeLegacyPodcast #HillBoyKD #PainIntoPurpose #WAHA #Ocklawaha #Music #Podcast #Growth #Legacy #StreetLife #Entrepreneurship #Family #Motivation #RealStories #Scoota1031 #FloridaPodcast #HipHop #Transformation #Purpose #Inspiration

2. 

   20 May 2026

   Ep 15 From WAHA to 34 Years of Service | Legacy, Discipline & Growth with Earl Filmore Jr.

   From WAHA to 34 Years of Service | Legacy, Discipline & Growth with Earl Filmore Jr. In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my cousin Earl Filmore Jr., who grew up in Ocklawaha, Florida, and went on to serve 34 years in the United States military. Coming from the same side of the family on my mother’s father’s side, Earl was influenced by his father, who served in the United States Marine Corps. Growing up in an environment surrounded by drugs, pressure, and negativity, Earl chose a path built on discipline, leadership, commitment, and service. In this episode we talk about: • Growing up in Ocklawaha (WAHA) • The influence of a Marine father • Military discipline and leadership • Family, responsibility, and legacy • Beating the odds and staying focused • Advice for the next generation This conversation is bigger than military service — it’s about growth, purpose, and building a legacy that lasts. If you’re trying to level up, stay disciplined, lead your family, or break cycles, this episode is for you. 🌐 Real Estate: If you’re looking to buy, sell, or invest in real estate, visit WelcomeLegacy.net or contact me directly. 🎧 The Welcome Legacy Podcast New episodes every Wednesday at 7:30 PM 🎵 Music by James G. Welcome: https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw (https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw) 📚 Free Course — How to Fail Forward: https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD (https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD) #WelcomeLegacyPodcast #Military #Army #Veteran #Leadership #Discipline #Growth #Legacy #Ocklawaha #Florida #Podcast #Entrepreneurship

3. 

   25 Mar 2026

   The Real Definition of Gangsta: Walking Away from the Streets

   Episode 14 – The Real Definition of Gangsta: Walking Away from the Streets What does it really mean to be “gangsta”? In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, James G. Welcome sits down with special guest Ed Washington to talk about transformation, fatherhood, and breaking generational cycles. Ed shares his journey from street life to prison… and how he made the decision to change his path, pursue education, and ultimately earn his PhD. Now a father and youth football coach, he’s dedicated to mentoring the next generation and helping young people avoid the same mistakes. This episode dives deep into: • Street life and the mindset behind it • The reality of prison and personal growth • What it takes to truly change your life • The power of fatherhood and leading by example • Mentoring youth and giving back to the community • The influence of social media and fake lifestyles • Redefining what it means to be “gangsta” This is real conversation about growth, accountability, and building a legacy that lasts. Sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is walk away from the life you once knew and start over. 🎙️ Follow The Welcome Legacy Podcast for real stories about life, business, and building legacy. 🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi?si=16f61432c7364d10 (https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi?si=16f61432c7364d10) 🎵 Music by James G Welcome: https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw 🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward: https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

Who has been a guest on Welcome Legacy Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Raynard
• Mike (HIT)
• Malik aka NIKE

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

274,398

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

71

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

50