Season 2is officially a wrap — and I just want to say THANK YOU.

From traveling location to location, sitting down for powerful conversations, and building this podcast journey from the ground up — this season has been about growth, connection, and community. Whether you’ve subscribed, liked, commented, or just watched from afar, I appreciate you more than you know.

This finale is a moment to pause, reflect, and express deep gratitude to every guest, every listener, and everyone who’s been part of this ride. We’ve come a long way, and we’re just getting started.

📍New cities 🎙️New guests 💡New lessons ❤️Same purpose

Season 3 is coming. Bigger. Sharper. Deeper. But for now, this one’s for you.

In this episode of The Living Room Podcast, we sit down with Rasheed Young — Queens native, cultural strategist, and former president of Run Athletics. In 1998, Rasheed co-founded the streetwear brand Cash is King, using his deep roots in hip-hop to build cultural momentum. A pivotal connection with Rev Run of Run-DMC led to the creation of Run Athletics, where Rasheed’s leadership helped launch Pastry Footwear with Vanessa and Angela Simmons. The brand quickly exploded into a $60 million enterprise, fueled by the popularity of MTV’s Run’s House and Young’s vision for merging fashion with culture.

But Rasheed’s story doesn’t stop there.

Today, he’s deeply committed to mentorship and social impact. Through programs aimed at stopping gun violence, Rasheed is helping young people rethink their value and purpose. One of his latest ventures, Blackthumb, places greenhouses on top of public schools — teaching kids how to plant, nurture, and grow life. His philosophy is simple but profound: “If you can teach a child how to nurture life, they’ll think twice before ever taking one.”

We speak on the importance of knowing your worth, the impact of the rooms you’re in, and how legacy is built not just by what you achieve, but by what you give back.

In this episode, we’re getting real about accountability, healing, growth, and relationships.

Too many of us avoid the hard conversations—with others and with ourselves. But the truth is, you can’t heal what you don’t face.

I talk about how real change starts when we stop blaming, start reflecting, and commit to showing up differently. Apologies are not just words—they’re actions. And when we take ownership of where we fall short, we unlock real progress.

We cover:

• Why accountability is the key to healing
• How to recognize your role in conflict
• The importance of showing your value through action
• Why fallouts happen more in today’s disconnected world
• And how grace + communication can rebuild community

This is about doing the work—and realizing that growth is possible, practical, and powerful.

Let’s stop avoiding and start evolving.