The Blessed Code™️

In this clip from The Blessed Code™️, tech innovator Zayd Portillo (Co-Founder & CEO of Light Energy Labs, with Grammy-winning producer Timbaland) joins Melvin Rodriguez to break down the next frontier of creativity - owning your platform. From building interactive live music experiences to empowering creators with the tools to monetize directly, this conversation reveals the truth about streaming platforms, audience data, and the future of creative ownership. If you’ve ever felt like you’re creating for the algorithm instead of your audience, this is your blueprint to reclaim your power. 👉🏾 In this video, you’ll learn: Why creators must own their platforms The truth about streaming, data, and monetization How to democratize creativity through technology The future of community-led innovation Why independence is the new influence 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network 

How do you build something that’s never been done before, especially when there’s no blueprint to follow? In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez sits down with three trailblazing founders - Dave Salvant (Co-Founder & President of Squire), Chris Simon (CEO of BTST Services), and Zayd Portillo (Co-Founder & CEO of Light Energy Labs, alongside Grammy-winning producer Timbaland) - to decode The Visionary Code™️. From billion-dollar fintech startups to mental health enterprises and groundbreaking creator platforms, these visionaries share what it takes to trust the calling, lead with conviction, and create what doesn’t yet exist. This episode is a masterclass for builders, dreamers, and innovators who know they were chosen to do something different - and have to create the map while walking the path. 👉🏾 In this episode, you’ll learn: How to lead with vision when no blueprint exists Why faith and obedience are the foundation of innovation The discipline and sacrifice behind billion-dollar ideas How to turn divine calling into tangible impact What it means to build for legacy, not just profit KEY POINTS:  0:00 – Introduction: The Visionary Code™️ 4:10 – Building without a map: the mindset of visionaries 12:00 – Exposure, opportunity, and becoming the example 19:20 – How Squire became a billion-dollar business 27:00 – Building tech that empowers creators 36:00 – Democratizing innovation and ownership 44:00 – Balancing sacrifice, success, and self-care 49:00 – The power of conviction and faith 54:00 – Why persistence beats resistance everytime  QUOTES:  “Treat people well. I've been working on this, too, because oftentimes you don't want to be [in] a position where you treat people differently depending on what they do and what value they add.” – Dave Salvant “I am a humble servant [who] has been blessed to be able to create some phenomenal businesses.” – Chris Simon “An attitude of gratitude. While we're ambitious and we aspire for so much more, and it could get frustrating, it could get scary… it could be optimistic, right?” – Chris Simon “Everything is just a relationship.” – Zayd Portillo “Somebody's going through something. Put yourself in their shoes.” – Zayd Portillo 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network 

From East Baltimore to boardrooms across America - this story is proof that exposure changes everything. In this clip from The Blessed Code™️, a visionary founder shares how discovering golf as a kid completely transformed his life. What started as curiosity turned into opportunity - mentorship, travel, and a mindset shift that redefined what was possible. This is a powerful reminder that you can’t become what you’ve never been exposed to - and once you see it, you can’t unsee it. 👉🏾 In this segment, you’ll learn: Why exposure is the foundation of elevation How mentorship and access shape destiny The power of curiosity and discipline in success How golf became a gateway to entrepreneurship and community 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network

What happens when a man who has built billion-dollar success steps into the hot seat to tell his own story? In this powerful episode of The Blessed Code™️, Melvin Rodriguez - co-founder of Mielle Organics, founder of Stay Blessed Studios, husband, father, and man of faith sits down with producer and interviewer Jessica Hurley for an unfiltered conversation about faith, leadership, grief, and purpose. Melvin opens up about growing up without his mother, losing his son Milan, and the painful lessons that shaped his resilience. He shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building Mielle Organics, including the seasons of debt, ego, and surrender, and how faith, mentorship, and transparency turned setbacks into breakthroughs. This episode is more than an interview, it’s a safe space where vulnerability meets victory, showing men everywhere that healing, purpose, and leadership are possible when you let God lead. 👉🏾 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅How grief shaped Melvin’s faith and purpose ✅The untold story behind Mielle Organics’ growth ✅The power of mentorship, transparency, and surrender in business ✅Why safe spaces for men’s vulnerability are essential for healing KEY POINTS:  00:00 – Introduction with Jessica Hurley 02:29 – Faith foundations and Melvin’s grandmother’s prophecy 03:49 – Losing his son Milan & surrendering to God 05:56 – Behind the scenes: building Mielle Organics in debt 13:05 – Ego vs. transparency: lessons in leadership 21:02 – Patience, the waiting room, and trusting God’s timing 25:50 – Why they sold to Procter & Gamble 34:28 – Marketplace ministry and the vision for Stay Blessed Studios 39:50 – Creating safe spaces for men to heal 42:39 – Melvin’s final message to men: let go of ego, lead with faith 47:47 – Closing remarks & outro QUOTES:  “Your ego will become the path to your failure. Your ego will become the path to hurting someone else in their families.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Delay is not your denial. This delay is just preparing you for what's to come.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Slow and steady wins the race, and that became our model of just being persistent and consistent in delivering.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Just do the good work. At some point, those who need to understand to receive, they will.” – Melvin Rodriguez 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network

What happens when a man who has built billion-dollar success steps into the hot seat to tell his own story? In this powerful episode of The Blessed Code™️, Melvin Rodriguez - co-founder of Mielle Organics, founder of Stay Blessed Studios, husband, father, and man of faith sits down with producer and interviewer Jessica Hurley for an unfiltered conversation about faith, leadership, grief, and purpose. Melvin opens up about growing up without his mother, losing his son Milan, and the painful lessons that shaped his resilience. He shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building Mielle Organics, including the seasons of debt, ego, and surrender, and how faith, mentorship, and transparency turned setbacks into breakthroughs. This episode is more than an interview, it’s a safe space where vulnerability meets victory, showing men everywhere that healing, purpose, and leadership are possible when you let God lead. 👉🏾 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅How grief shaped Melvin’s faith and purpose ✅The untold story behind Mielle Organics’ growth ✅The power of mentorship, transparency, and surrender in business ✅Why safe spaces for men’s vulnerability are essential for healing KEY POINTS:  00:00 – Introduction with Jessica Hurley 02:29 – Faith foundations and Melvin’s grandmother’s prophecy 03:49 – Losing his son Milan & surrendering to God 05:56 – Behind the scenes: building Mielle Organics in debt 13:05 – Ego vs. transparency: lessons in leadership 21:02 – Patience, the waiting room, and trusting God’s timing 25:50 – Why they sold to Procter & Gamble 34:28 – Marketplace ministry and the vision for Stay Blessed Studios 39:50 – Creating safe spaces for men to heal 42:39 – Melvin’s final message to men: let go of ego, lead with faith 47:47 – Closing remarks & outro QUOTES:  “Your ego will become the path to your failure. Your ego will become the path to hurting someone else in their families.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Delay is not your denial. This delay is just preparing you for what's to come.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Slow and steady wins the race, and that became our model of just being persistent and consistent in delivering.” – Melvin Rodriguez “Just do the good work. At some point, those who need to understand to receive, they will.” – Melvin Rodriguez 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network 

In this clip from The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez shares why ego will destroy leaders — and why transparency and obedience to God are the real keys to growth. Speaking from personal experience, Melvin reveals how letting go of pride opened doors to support, funding, and blessings beyond what he could imagine. If you’ve ever battled with pride, leadership pressure, or the fear of being vulnerable, this message will show you why ego has to go so you can grow. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network 

Most people don’t know how to truly comfort someone who is grieving. We fall back on phrases like “sorry for your loss” but those words can actually isolate rather than heal. In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez and guest John Onwuchekwa break down the language of grief and share practical, faith-rooted ways to support loved ones through loss. From asking for names to inviting stories, they reveal how grief is really about love, and how our words can unlock comfort, hope, and healing. 👉🏾 In this segment, you’ll learn: Why “sorry for your loss” isn’t enough The most powerful question you can ask someone grieving How to honor loved ones by name and story Why grief stories are really love stories cut short How transparency and vulnerability unlock healing If you’ve ever struggled with what to say to someone grieving, this conversation is for you. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez sits down with Atlanta-based pastor, author, and entrepreneur John Onwuchekwa to unlock The Grief Code. Together, they unpack how Black men navigate loss, vulnerability, and the silent weight of grief. With raw honesty, Melvin and John reveal how grief doesn’t end-it reshapes us, and when embraced, it becomes the soil for growth, faith, and brotherhood. 👉🏾 In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅How to reframe grief as a language rather than a burden ✅The difference between hopelessness and grief, and why one is far more dangerous ✅Practical ways to support yourself and others through loss ✅Why creating safe spaces for Black men to be vulnerable is crucial ✅How faith transforms pain into purpose and legacy If you’ve ever wrestled with the weight of grief and wondered how to heal while honoring your losses, this conversation is for you. 💬 Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction: Unlocking The Grief Code™️ 1:45 – John’s story: losing his brother & the worst day of his life 6:20 – What grief feels like 10 years later (from boulder to companion) 8:30 – Grief is not a journey, grief is a language 10:43 – Melvin shares the loss of his son, Milan 13:28 – From grief to purpose: founding Mielle Organics 18:36 – Why sharing your story gives others hope 19:43 – How grief compounds in Black communities 29:05 – What most men misunderstand about grief 35:00 – Brotherhood saved me: John’s rock-bottom moment & friends arriving in 4 minutes 37:15 – Creating safe spaces for Black men to heal together 43:00 – The language of grief: what to say and what not to say 46:55 – John’s Blessed Code: tragedy doesn’t ruin us, hopelessness does QUOTES:  “Tragedy doesn't ruin anybody. Hopelessness does.” – John Onwuchekwa “The goal of grief is not for it to end. The goal of grief is to find meaning.” – John Onwuchekwa “Grief will make you feel that when you're at rock bottom, that's the end of your story. But every time that we share our story, we're reminded that not being at rock bottom is not a destination.” – John Onwuchekwa “The words that bring grievers the most comfort do not come from comforters. They come from those of us that grieve, they're trapped deep inside us, and the questions from people are the keys that unlock that hope.” – John Onwuchekwa  📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network

In this powerful and vulnerable episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez opens up about the tragic loss of his son, Milan, who passed away after a high-risk pregnancy and six months of fighting for his life. What began as the darkest season of his life became the foundation for Melvin’s purpose: the birth of Mielle Organics, a billion-dollar beauty brand, and the calling to use his story to inspire and heal others. Melvin shares how grief never ends, but how God can transform pain into purpose when you surrender to His will. This story is a raw look at loss, faith, vulnerability, and resilience and why The Story Must Be Told™️ became his life’s mission. 👉🏾 In this segment, you’ll learn: Why grief has no expiration date, and why that’s okay How God can turn unimaginable pain into a greater purpose The power of embracing vulnerability as a Black man How grief birthed passion, position, and purpose in Melvin’s life Why The Story Must Be Told™️ is a calling, not a choice If you’ve ever wrestled with grief, loss, or the search for meaning in your pain, this conversation is for you. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network

Why do so many of us spend money we don’t have to impress people we don’t even like? In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Reverend Charlie Dates and Ross Mac to unpack the truth about financial literacy, contentment, and building generational wealth, especially within the Black community. With real talk on the psychology of overspending, targeted marketing to Black consumers, and the spiritual discipline of contentment, Melvin and his guests reveal how to break the cycle of living for validation and start building lasting legacy. If you’ve ever wondered: Why contentment matters more than cash How marketing exploits our spending habits What faith has to do with financial success How to stop “looking rich” and start building wealth …this conversation is for you. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – @theblessedcode ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – @themelvinrodriguez▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – @stayblessedstudio🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – stayblessedstudio.com 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 If this episode spoke to you, be sure to leave a review, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe so you never miss an episode. 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network