The Blessed Code™️

In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Thaddeus Bullard opens up about his journey through fatherhood, divorce, and pain, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. He shares insights from his book Wrestling With Fatherhood, and reveals how raising his children, surviving heartbreak, and surrendering to God’s plan led to his greatest title yet: Dad. From athletic triumphs to personal loss, this segment is a testimony that the most meaningful victories happen off the stage - in our homes, our hearts, and our healing. 📲 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 your entire life is built on a label? “Bad kid.” “Angry Black boy.” “Statistically doomed.” For WWE legend, author, and founder of the Bullard Family Foundation, Thaddeus Bullard, also known as Titus O’Neil, that label almost stuck. He was told he’d be dead by 16. Today, he’s funding scholarships, raising champions, and fathering on purpose. In this episode, he breaks down how the right people, the right faith, and the right platform helped him go from invisible to influential. He opens up about his childhood trauma, growing up as a product of rape, and the spiritual turning points that led him from pain to purpose. Through it all, one truth rings clear: God’s plan is bigger than your past. Together, Melvin and Thaddeus explore: The difference between who you are and what you do Wrestling with fatherhood and healing generational wounds How to overcome labels and reclaim your identity  Building legacy through service, not status Why success is for self, but significance is for others This conversation is about redemption. It’s about exposure. And it’s about the call on every man’s life to live with divine purpose. 🔑 The Blessed Code™ lives here: No matter where you’ve been, you were made for more. KEY POINTS:  - Thaddeus Bullard vs. Titus O’Neil: knowing Titus outside of WWE - Labeled, but not defined: How exposure changed Thaddeus’ trajectory - The power of positive exposure  - Why your current situation doesn’t determine your final destination  - Wrestling with labels: How God's call overrides every label spoken over you - Shifting from success to significance - The birth of the Bullard Family Foundation - Wrestling with Fatherhood: Thaddeus on stepping into and redefining fatherhood  - Faith vs. Belief: The difference between knowing scripture and living it with action. - No such thing as a bad kid: How one belief become a turning point for Thaddeus  - How God’s blueprint for you is bigger than people’s opinion QUOTES:  “There’s no such thing as a bad kid” – Thaddeus Bullard  “I will not quit, therefore I cannot be defeated.” – Thaddeus Bullard  “Faith is action. Belief is your foundation of understanding. Faith says I'm going to move this way. I don't care what anybody says. I'm going to act this way. I'm going to talk this way. I'm going to speak this way -  because eventually I'm going to get there.” – Thaddeus Bullard  📲 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 

Thaddeus Bullard, known to the world as WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil, shares his extraordinary story of survival, identity, and divine transformation. Labeled “the angry kid,” and surrounded by violence and despair - he could have easily become another statistic. Instead, through divine redirection and exposure to a new path, he broke the cycle. From the Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch to becoming a national champion, global entertainer, and relentless community leader — this is the testimony of a man chosen, not just called. This segment is for anyone who’s ever been counted out, mislabeled, or stuck in yesterday. 📲 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 segment, Dr. Delatorro McNeal II shares how a sixth-grade teacher forever changed his life by relabeling him - from “at-risk” to “at-promise.” Alongside Melvin Rodriguez and Travis Holoway, they unpack how environment, mindset, and identity-shifting mentors can unlock a man’s true power. This conversation is a reminder that you are not your label - you are your potential. 📲 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™️, Melvin Rodriguez sits down with two powerhouse guests: Dr. Delatorro McNeal II - the world’s #1 experiential and Hall of Fame keynote speaker - and Travis Holloway, CEO of SoLo Funds. Together, they break open a powerful truth: vulnerability isn't weakness, it's divine strength. Dr. Delatorro shares how being emotionally transparent fosters deeper connection, while Travis explores how vulnerability and financial stability go hand in hand. From family to finances, faith to leadership, this conversation unpacks how opening up can actually move us forward. If you've ever struggled with carrying the weight alone, this is your reminder: healing begins when you share. This conversation is cut by a different code™️ - and it just might change the way you lead, love, and live. KEY POINTS:  - The common misconception of vulnerability as a sign of weakness  - How suppressing emotions can impact relationships with other people  - Emotional intelligence is key in navigating aspects of vulnerability  - Being in one of three life stages: in a storm, leaving a storm, or heading into one - How financial stability affects emotional well-being and self-esteem - The impact of labels on a person’s narratives and reaching their potential  - Navigating life’s progress and challenges with the “rose-bud-thorn” activity - Travis on the pivotal role of living with a sense of passion and enthusiasm - Dr. Delatorro on his personal blessed code: Being authentic - Ways to rewrite the code of vulnerability such as finding a trusted friend or seeking professional help - The importance of gratitude, humility, and staying grounded in life QUOTES:  “Iron sharpens iron. You get the sparks when iron is against something similar to it. But if iron is against plastic, I don't get sharp.” – Dr. Delatorro McNeal II “Labels kill confidence. When you were labeled, you tend to embrace that label. You tend to become what that label is.” — Travis Holloway “We will always be in one of three places in life. That's why vulnerability is so important. Because if I'm only in one of three spots, I'm either in a storm, I just left a storm, or I'm heading towards a storm, then that means that storms are a normal part of life.” – Dr. Delatorro McNeal II “No one should start businesses just to make money. You should start a business only to solve problems.” — Travis Holloway 📲 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 does it really mean to be a high-value man? In this segment, we dismantle the toxic, money-first definition that’s been pushed in today’s culture. Too many men are anchoring their identity and self-worth in their bank account, and it’s breaking them. Melvin and his guests challenge the idea that a man’s value lies in what he earns, and instead explore the deeper qualities that truly matter: character, purpose, loyalty, emotional intelligence, and community. Because your net worth is not your self-worth. 📲 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 the blessing is too big to keep for yourself? In this powerful conversation, Louis Carr and Q Parker reflect on the pivotal moment they each realized: it's not just about success - it's about making a way for others. From founding life-changing organizations to honoring the legacy of those who raised them, this segment is a moving testament to what it means to be blessed to be a blessing. 📲 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 Louis Carr, BET’s President of Media & Sales, and Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Q Parker to uncover the powerful code of being a true Waymaker. They dive deep into the transformation that happens through seasons of triumph and trial, showing how real greatness is shaped not only by success but by how we rise when the spotlight dims. Together, they discuss what it means to walk in God’s purpose - balancing career ambition with personal integrity and using success as a platform to uplift and bless others. This episode reminds us that Waymakers are more than just achievers; they are vessels of God’s love, called to open doors, break barriers, and lead others toward their destiny. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. KEY POINTS:  - The importance of recognizing one's identity after success and loss - Being authentic: Navigating spaces as a person of color  - How Louis leads by being intentional and strategic  - Q Parker on his journey and experience in the music industry  - Transitioning to the topic of “The Blessing of Staying Ready” - Louis and Q Parker’s definition of being a way maker and its importance  - The pivotal role of having mentors to achieve your full potential  - Q Parker’s involvement and interest in music since his younger years  -Q Parker’s music influences and gospel artists' inspiration, like Commissioned, The Winans, Take 6, and John P. Kee - Being a way maker: Louis on Internship Foundation & Q Parker’s Legacy Foundation - On balancing his professional life with personal commitments - Melvin: How do we ensure the way maker spirit continues through generations?  - The importance of prayer in fostering unity and purpose QUOTES:  “A way maker is someone who sees something in you before you see it in yourself... and they decide to do something about it.” – Louis Carr “Master the things you hate to do, and it'll give you more opportunity to do the things you love to do.” – Louis Carr “The key principles [are] to be impactful, to be intentional, and to be an influence on people—to be able to show up as their best self.” – Louis Carr “We had to just kind of find a way to occupy a space that wasn't really anyone else's lane but our own.” – Q Parker  “It does me no good to take information [and] knowledge with me when my day is called. It does me no good at that point, I want to leave this world empty. Share all of my experiences, share all of my knowledge, the good and the bad, because what may not have been accessible to me. I want to make sure this next generation [has] all the access.” – Q Parker 📲 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 moving segment, Louis Carr and Q Parker reflect on the mentors who changed the trajectory of their lives. From a high school coach’s pivotal question to an elementary music teacher’s unwavering belief, they reveal how Waymakers - those who see greatness in you before you see it in yourself - play a critical role in shaping purpose and destiny. This is a powerful reminder that it only takes one voice of belief to unlock a lifetime of greatness. 📲 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 segment of The Blessed Code™️, we take a hard look at manhood through the lens of vulnerability, societal pressure, and emotional survival. Michael Vick joins to explore the weight men carry — especially Black men — when they're told to be tough, silent, and unbreakable. From unpacking the misunderstood roots of toxic masculinity to the personal cost of emotional suppression, this conversation is a powerful reminder: being real doesn’t make you weak - it makes you free. GUEST RESOURCES Mike Vick | @mikevick 📲 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