In Season 2, Episode 3 of Chasing Destiny, I sit down with my cousin, University of Texas running backs coach Jabbar Juluke, after our family reunion for a conversation about the values that shaped our family—and how those same values have shaped the way he coaches.

We talk about growing up in New Orleans, the dynamics of the 7th Ward before and after Hurricane Katrina, family, football, discipline, and what it means to pour into the next generation.

And because nobody has everything figured out, Cuz keeps it real about some of the things he’s still working on himself—from procrastination to getting in the gym and actually staying consistent.

This conversation carries even more meaning now. We recorded it before the passing of our older cousin, New Orleans civil rights leader Jerome Smith.

Maybe that’s why I’m especially grateful that in this episode, I did a little less talking and a lot more listening.

This one is about where we come from, what we carry with us, and what we pass on. Chasing Destiny — Season 2, Episode 3

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For Season 2, Episode 2 of Chasing Destiny, I sit down with Earl, someone I’ve known since our high school days, for a conversation about grief, choices, fatherhood, and what it means to still be figuring yourself out.

Earl lost his mother during our freshman year of high school. After that, he reached a point where he simply didn’t care about much of anything.

That path eventually led to a high-speed car chase—and a moment when he saw the helicopter above him and knew exactly where things were headed: jail.

Years later, Earl is in a different place.

We talk about trying different things, searching for passion and purpose, and being able to admit that even now, he doesn’t completely know what either of those things are.

But one thing is clear: becoming a father changed the way he makes decisions. His son has become an anchor—a reason to think differently about the choices he makes and the life he’s building.

This isn’t a story about having everything figured out.

It’s about what happens while you’re still figuring it out. Chasing Destiny — Season 2, Episode 2

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Rickey opens up about losing the woman who raised him navigating complicated family relationships and using creativity motorcycle trips and self-reflection to process loss. Together they discuss how grief comes in waves the importance of emotional regulation and what it means to keep moving forward while carrying pain. 

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As the founder of B.L.V.D. ETIQUETTE, Dom reflects on balancing personal loss while continuing to build his brand, support his family, and lead with intention. He opens up about the grief of losing loved ones and children, navigating pain within marriage, and learning that healing doesn’t always come through words — sometimes it comes through movement, community, faith, and simply allowing people to love you through difficult seasons.

Together, Dez and Dom explore masculinity, emotional vulnerability, entrepreneurship, and the importance of not trying to carry life alone. What starts as a conversation about grief becomes a powerful reflection on resilience, friendship, and becoming the person you’re meant to be. 

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Marty reflects on losing loved ones at a young age, navigating grief as both a police officer and a sister, and how those experiences reshaped her understanding of purpose, empathy, and human connection. Together, they explore how grief shows up in everyday life, and how healing often begins with reflection and honest conversation. 

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Milli’ano opens up about losing both of his parents at a young age, describing grief not just as pain, but as a void that shapes how he moves through life. He reflects on moments of confusion, numbness, and emotional overwhelm, while also sharing how he’s learned to transform that grief into motivation, fueling his music, his fatherhood, and his drive to build something greater than himself.

Through honest storytelling, he speaks on surviving dark thoughts, finding support in community, and the ongoing journey of learning how to feel, express, and grow. This episode explores what it means to carry grief while still choosing purpose, and how even the heaviest losses can create a deeper sense of intention and legacy.

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Chris opens up about losing his mother, stepping into the role of his family’s stronghold, and the personal battles he faced while overcoming vices during one of the hardest seasons of his life. Through reflection and vulnerability, he shares what grief taught him about strength, purpose, and perseverance.

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