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On January 1, 2026, I introduced Legacy Blueprint on Leave the Pile Higher with Part One: The Weight We Carry—a conversation about the pressures, expectations, responsibilities, and silent battles many of us face as Black men.

The discussion was so honest, so powerful, and so necessary that there was no way we could fit it all into a single episode.

In Part Two: The Work We Do, James Worthy, Khalid Scott, Ferris De, and I continue our conversation as we shift our focus from the weight we carry to the work that we do everyday.

Together, we explore what legacy means in this season of life, how fatherhood shapes our decisions, the role faith plays in our journey, and how to keep showing up when life lands a few body blows and uppercuts we never saw coming.

More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that none of us were meant to do this alone. We need brothers who will encourage us, challenge us, pray for us, and walk alongside us. Brothers who remind us to stay the course, keep building, and remain faithful—even when progress feels slow.

This episode isn't about having all the answers.

It's about four brothers choosing honesty over image, vulnerability over silence, and purpose over pride. It's about leadership, healing, responsibility, and the daily work required to build something that lasts.

If you've ever questioned whether you're doing enough, carrying too much, or making a difference, this conversation is for you.

Because legacy isn't built in a day.

It's built one decision.

One sacrifice.

One conversation.

One act of faith.

One rep at a time.

The weight is real.

The work is necessary.

And none of us were meant to do it alone.

Let's Build.

Panel Participants

James Worthy — Fatherhood advocate, coach, speaker, and business consultant

Khalid Scott — Psychotherapist, author, life coach, and speaker

Ferris Dean — Financial planner and insurance professional

🎵 Music Credit

The Savage Family Office promotional segment includes narration by my daughter, Harmony, and features "Reflection of My Dad" by jazzimatroniX featuring Fabian Lance Dickerson, courtesy of my cousin, Robbie Cunningham.

Appreciate you, fam.

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Looking to protect what you've built, strengthen your foundation, or create a plan for the future?

Whether you're a family focused on protecting what matters most or a business owner building something bigger than yourself, Savage Family Office can help you think through the risks, opportunities, and strategies that support your long-term goals.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Legacy Snapshot and let's explore ways to help you protect, build, and preserve the legacy you're creating for yourself, your family, your business, and future generations.

Book your Legacy Snapshot today and take another step toward leaving the pile higher.

Interested in being a guest on Leave the Pile Higher?

I'm always looking for individuals who are building, serving, leading, overcoming challenges, and making a difference in the lives of others.

If you have a story of faith, resilience, leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, or legacy-building, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your journey and consider the possibility of featuring you on the podcast. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

To be considered as a guest—or to ask a question about an episode—email: leavethepilehigher@gmail.com

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When was the last time you had a conversation that made you think deeper than you planned to?

In this episode, I sit down with my frat brother, Saif Madar — a man I’ve known for over two decades. Same yard. Different eras. Real brotherhood.

Saif was born in Guyana and raised in the Bronx. Engineer by training. MBA in finance. A numbers guy. Analytical. Measured. Strategic.

And if you ask him, he’ll tell you he’s not the type to sit around opening up or getting lost in deep reflection.

But here’s the thing — many of us raised in households where strength was non-negotiable weren’t taught to process out loud. We were taught to handle it. To perform. To push through. To keep emotion tight and responsibility high.

In many of our communities, vulnerability wasn’t modeled, so it wasn’t the first language we learned. Carrying it without complaint was the expectation. Reflection wasn’t always encouraged. Providing was. Producing was. Protecting was.

So slowing down to reflect? To unpack? To say what’s really going on inside?

That’s something most of us learn later — if we learn it at all.

What makes this conversation different is the space. The trust. The shared fraternal bond that allows two men — raised in different homes but shaped by parallel expectations, similar pressures expressed through slightly different cultural tones — to slow down and speak more openly than we were taught to growing up.

And he did.

This episode moves through identity, responsibility, growth, brotherhood, leadership, and fatherhood — with humor, honesty, and moments that even caught him off guard.

There’s laughter.
There’s reflection.
There’s proof that when trust is present, depth isn’t forced — it shows up on its own. And for men who’ve spent much of their lives carrying responsibility quietly, that kind of space is rare.

If you’ve ever been taught to “just handle it”…
If you’ve ever carried quiet pressure without calling it pressure…
If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when strong men talk differently…

Tap in.

This one’s layered.

Looking to protect what you've built, strengthen your foundation, or create a plan for the future?

Whether you're a family focused on protecting what matters most or a business owner building something bigger than yourself, Savage Family Office can help you think through the risks, opportunities, and strategies that support your long-term goals.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Legacy Snapshot and let's explore ways to help you protect, build, and preserve the legacy you're creating for yourself, your family, your business, and future generations.

Book your Legacy Snapshot today and take another step toward leaving the pile higher.

Interested in being a guest on Leave the Pile Higher?

I'm always looking for individuals who are building, serving, leading, overcoming challenges, and making a difference in the lives of others.

If you have a story of faith, resilience, leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, or legacy-building, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your journey and consider the possibility of featuring you on the podcast. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

To be considered as a guest—or to ask a question about an episode—email: leavethepilehigher@gmail.com

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Some relationships don’t fade with time—they just pause.
And when they resume, they remind you who you were and who you’re becoming.

In this episode, I sit down with Cedric Nelson, a brother I’ve known for over four decades. We became friends and teammates in high school, went on to play college ball in different places, and somehow stayed connected through the noise of life—a friendship that always picked up right where it left off, even after years without talking.

This isn’t a story about dramatic moments or viral highlights. It’s about something rarer: consistency. Character. This is a conversation about growth, integrity, fatherhood, and the quiet work of building something that lasts. We talk about choosing character over convenience, building systems instead of chasing quick wins, and what it means to still be standing, still growing, and still accountable after time has done its work—especially when you’re thinking beyond yourself and the legacy you’re building.

It’s a conversation about time—how it shapes us, tests our relationships, and clarifies what actually matters. It’s for anyone who’s lived long enough to know the real test isn’t how you start, but how you sustain.

No hype.
No shortcuts.
Just perspective, brotherhood, and the long game.

Looking to protect what you've built, strengthen your foundation, or create a plan for the future?

Whether you're a family focused on protecting what matters most or a business owner building something bigger than yourself, Savage Family Office can help you think through the risks, opportunities, and strategies that support your long-term goals.

Schedule a complimentary 15-minute Legacy Snapshot and let's explore ways to help you protect, build, and preserve the legacy you're creating for yourself, your family, your business, and future generations.

Book your Legacy Snapshot today and take another step toward leaving the pile higher.

Interested in being a guest on Leave the Pile Higher?

I'm always looking for individuals who are building, serving, leading, overcoming challenges, and making a difference in the lives of others.

If you have a story of faith, resilience, leadership, personal growth, entrepreneurship, or legacy-building, I'd welcome the opportunity to learn more about your journey and consider the possibility of featuring you on the podcast. Your story may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

To be considered as a guest—or to ask a question about an episode—email: leavethepilehigher@gmail.com

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