The Blessed Code™️

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

Reverend Dr. Charlie Dates, a prominent pastor in Chicago, and Ross Mac, an Ivy League entrepreneur and financial educator, dive into the urgent issue of Black wealth, projected to hit zero by 2053. They discuss the historical mistrust of banks stemming from the Freedman’s Bank collapse and how generational trauma plays a role in financial stability. The duo emphasizes the transformative power of the Black church in promoting financial literacy and stewardship as a spiritual discipline, aiming to empower communities and shift narratives around wealth.

Why is Black wealth projected to hit zero by 2053? In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez sits down with Dr. Reverend Charlie Dates and Ross Mac to uncover the deep-rooted generational trauma that has shaped the Black community’s relationship with money, banks, and investing. From the collapse of the Freedman’s Bank to modern-day underinvestment, they unpack why so many still distrust financial systems — and how that mistrust has left the Black community underbanked, underinvested, and dangerously behind in wealth building. If you’ve ever wondered: Why generational trauma impacts financial decisions today How the Black church can lead economic change Why investing is essential to closing the wealth gap What must happen to secure Black wealth for future generations …this conversation is for you. 💬 Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:15 The history of the Freedman’s Bank and mistrust in banking 0:56 Generational trauma and the Black wealth gap 2:55 Why the Black church must lead economic education 5:18 Building wealth by starting with our youth 📲 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 

Season 2 of The Blessed Code™️ is here. And it’s deeper, wiser, and more powerful than ever. Melvin Rodriguez is back for Season 2 of The Blessed Code™️ - the go-to faith-based podcast for Black men, high achievers, and purpose-driven professionals ready to heal, grow, and lead with God. This season, we’re unlocking new conversations on vulnerability, leadership, finance, and brotherhood with real stories from real men doing the inner work. If you’ve been searching for a podcast about Black men healing, building community, and walking in purpose - this is it. 🗓️ Season 2 premieres September 10, 2025 🎧 Subscribe now and get ready to unlock your next level. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ Podcast – https://www.instagram.com/theblessedcode/ ▶️ Melvin Rodriguez – https://www.instagram.com/themelvinrodriguez/?hl=en ▶️ Stay Blessed Studios – https://www.instagram.com/stayblessedstudio/ 🌐 Explore more at Stay Blessed Studio – https://stayblessedstudio.com/ 🔥 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE 🔥 📲 Hit the 🔔 to get notified when new episodes drop! 🔑 The story must be told™️ Stay blessed, stay grounded, and keep unlocking your code. The Blessed Code™️ is produced by EPYC Media Network (visit at https://www.epyc.co/)