The Blessed Code™️

When Monique Rodriguez announced Mielle's partnership with Procter & Gamble, the backlash from parts of the Black community was swift. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Monique and Omar Goff break down the truth behind the acquisition, the pressure Black founders face when they reach new heights, and why educating our own community is the real key to generational wealth. This segment challenges the narrative, unpacks the fear around ownership, and makes a case for celebrating Black success - even when it looks different than expected. 📲 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’s the one thing every man needs to hear when he’s trying to find his purpose and reconstruct who he is? In this powerful conversation, Lanny Smith and Coach Mike Rumph speak directly to the heart of that question - with raw stories, spiritual truth, and lived wisdom. From letting go of the past and embracing God's timing, to rewriting what success really looks like, this segment is an invitation to rethink identity, purpose, and value as a man - not through the lens of titles or money, but through alignment with your calling. If you’re in the middle of a reset or trying to find yourself again, this is where you start. 📲 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 the debut episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez unpacks "The Reconstruction Code" with former NBA player Lanny Smith and NFL veteran-turned-coach Mike Rumph. Together, they navigate the challenging journey of rebuilding identity after athletic careers end - how depression becomes direction, failure transforms into purpose, and vulnerability emerges as strength. Through raw testimonies of career-ending injuries, financial struggles, and spiritual awakening, these powerful men reveal how reconstruction begins when you embrace who God designed you to be beyond your achievements.  THE STORY MUST BE TOLD ™️ KEY POINTS:  - How Lanny lost his NBA dream in 33 days  - The emotional and psychological impact of losing his NBA career  - Transitioning to his new purpose: Lanny’s faith-based sports apparel  - Mike’s transition from his successful NFL career to coaching the next generation of athletes - The importance of humility and patience as a coach  - How confidence is key in starting new ventures  - The pivotal role of humility and embracing life’s challenges - Lanny & Mike’s sources of inspiration, leadership lessons, and legacy building  - The role of faith and prayer in your decision-making process - Embrace your past, present, and future with faith and purpose QUOTES:  “Your title is temporary. The money can be temporary. Your position can be temporary. But who you are, and that greatness inside of you is something that you're gonna carry with you for the rest of your life.” – Lanny Smith “People want everything to be peaches and cream, but in reality, trial and tribulation brings out who you are and it builds you to who you are.” – Coach Mike Rumph “For Black men, a lot of times we believe our value is only in what we can provide for others and what our titles are, what our accomplishments are. But I found that that's going to leave you empty every time.” – Lanny Smith 📲 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 

🚨 Be the FIRST to know when The Blessed Code™️ launches!Sign up here📲 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 is produced by EPYC Media Network 

🚨 Be the FIRST to know when The Blessed Code™️ launches!Sign up here📲 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 is produced by EPYC Media Network 

What happens when your lifelong dream is shattered just 33 days after it comes true? In this powerful segment, former NBA player Lanny Smith opens up about the injury that ended his career, the emotional spiral that followed, and the dark thoughts he wrestled with during that time. From childhood dreams to locker room highs - and the heartbreak of it all being taken away - he shares a raw and honest reflection on purpose, pain, and how vulnerability can lead to healing.🚨 Be the FIRST to know when The Blessed Code™️ launches!Sign up here📲 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 is produced by EPYC Media Network 

🚨 Be the FIRST to know when The Blessed Code™️ launches!Sign up here📲 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 is produced by EPYC Media Network 

🚨 Be the FIRST to know when The Blessed Code™️ launches!Sign up here📲 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 is produced by EPYC Media Network