The Blessed Code™️

The Blessed Code™️

Welcome to The Blessed Code™️, where faith meets purpose, and men redefine what it means to live a life of integrity, success, and service. Hosted by Melvin Rodriguez, COO of Mielle Organics and CEO of Stay Blessed Studios, this podcast is a blueprint for men striving to lead with wisdom, build lasting legacies, and embrace the divine calling on their lives. Through raw, unfiltered conversations with influential leaders, athletes, entrepreneurs, and faith-driven men, The Blessed Code™️ explores fatherhood, faith, business, relationships, and resilience—helping you decode the principles that lead to true fulfillment. More than just a podcast, this is a movement to challenge limiting narratives and uplift the Black community with faith-centered wisdom and actionable strategies for success. Each episode offers insight, testimony, and practical guidance on living by God’s code—rooted in obedience, wisdom, generosity, and divine favor. Because when you change your mind, you change your life. The question is: Are you ready to unlock your Blessed Code? Tune in, subscribe, and let’s elevate the Kingdom together. The story must be told™️.

Episodes

The Brotherhood Is Back | The Blessed Code™️ S2 Teaser

August 13, 2025 • 1 min
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 i...
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Why You Should Reset Like Your Life Depends On It

July 30, 2025 • 4 mins
In this soul-shifting segment, the brothers of The Blessed Code unpack what it really means to reset, recharge, and walk in divine rhythm - especially for Black professionals who feel the pressure to constantly perform. From morning routines rooted in faith to redefining what success truly means, this conversation invites men to stop faking it and start honoring the process. 📲 Stay connected & follow us: ▶️ The Blessed Code™️ ...
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7: When Brothers Build Together | The Networking Code | Clifton Addison & Woody Remy

July 23, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, Melvin Rodriguez sits down with two visionaries - Clifton Addison and Woody Remy, founders of Urban Golf Weekend, the largest Black golf experience in the world. What started as a dream has now become a grassroots movement for connection, elevation, and legacy. From breaking real estate deals on the course to creating space for Black men to rest, reset, and grow - Cliff and Woody are transfor...
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The Cost of Division in Business & Brotherhood

July 21, 2025 • 6 mins
In this segment, Urban Golf Weekend founders Clifton Addison and Woody Remy break down what it really looks like for Black men to build together in faith. From the power of backing a brother’s dream to the opportunities created through golf, they share how vulnerability, vision, and God-centered community became the foundation of something far greater than a tournament. Because sometimes, all it takes is one brother saying, “I b...
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Wrestling With Fatherhood: Thaddeus Bullard’s Greatest Title Yet

July 16, 2025 • 8 mins
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 t...
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6: The Secret to Expansion | The Exposure Code | Thaddeus Bullard a.k.a. Titus O'Neil

July 9, 2025 • 56 mins
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...
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I was Labelled the Angry Kid, But God Had Other Plans | Thaddeus Bullard

July 7, 2025 • 7 mins
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,...
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Your Label Is Not Your Legacy: Rewriting the Black Male Identity

July 2, 2025 • 7 mins
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 Bl...
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5: How Real Men Heal | The Vulnerability Code | Dr. Delatorro & Travis Holoway

June 25, 2025 • 62 mins
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 vulner...
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The Danger Behind the ‘High-Value Man’ Standard

June 23, 2025 • 9 mins
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, emotion...
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Abundance Has a Purpose: The Waymaker’s Calling to Give Back

June 18, 2025 • 7 mins
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 & fol...
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4: Using Success to Serve | The Waymaker Code | Louis Carr & Q Parker

June 11, 2025 • 64 mins
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...
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How One Voice Can Unlock a Lifetime of Greatness

June 9, 2025 • 6 mins
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 li...
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Michael Vick on Toxic Masculinity & Vulnerability

June 5, 2025 • 4 mins
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...
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3: Rising After the Fall | The Redemption Code | Mike Vick

May 28, 2025 • 40 mins
In this powerful episode of The Blessed Code™️, Melvin Rodriguez sits down with former NFL legend Michael Vick for an unfiltered conversation about redemption, reinvention, and real growth. From rising to fame on the football field to facing public scrutiny and personal downfall, Vick opens up about the moment everything changed and how faith, family, and self-accountability became his foundation for rebuilding. He shares the em...
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Down But Not Defeated: How Mike Vick Rebuilt from Rock Bottom

May 26, 2025 • 6 mins
In this powerful segment of The Blessed Code™️, Michael Vick reflects on the moment he publicly apologized in 2007 and declared his commitment to redemption. Now, years later, he opens up about what redemption has truly meant for him - from self-correction to discipline, from public criticism to personal growth. Vick shares how faith, family, and a deep sense of responsibility fueled his journey back to purpose. This is a raw and r...
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Married & Making Millions: How Monique & Melvin Rodriguez Built a Multi-Million Dollar Brand

May 20, 2025 • 9 mins
She thought he was arrogant. He thought she was everything. In this honest, funny, and deeply moving conversation, Monique and Melvin Rodriguez share how their relationship evolved from middle school misjudgments to a powerhouse partnership. They explore the role confidence plays in love, leadership, and legacy - and why true submission and strength can (and should) coexist in modern marriages. This segment is a tribute to Black lo...
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2: Finding the Glory in Your Story | The Faith Code | Monique Rodriguez & Omar Goff

May 14, 2025 • 63 mins
In this episode of The Blessed Code™️, host Melvin Rodriguez reveals The Faith Code with his wife, Monique Rodriguez, the visionary founder and CEO of Mielle Organics, and their friend and president, Omar Goff. Melvin and Monique reflect on their journey from high school sweethearts to building Mielle, a hair care brand born from personal healing after the loss of their child and Monique’s battle with hair loss. The story must b...
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When Black Success Is Met with Backlash

May 12, 2025 • 10 mins
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 fea...
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The #1 Principle Men Need to Find Purpose Again

May 7, 2025 • 9 mins
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, purpos...
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