Vell's World Podcast

Vell's World Podcast

Vell seeks to inspire people to be who they aspire to be by giving them the courage to do what they desire. This platform will dig into his mind about urban culture, social justice, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and more. Episodes will include family, friends, and colleagues passing on knowledge, calling Vell out on his bullsh**, and sharing their experiences with you. Be prepared to gain so much from this St. Louis native. He’s worth the hype!

Episodes

October 6, 2025 13 mins

After years of trials and tribulations, my Uncle Swole is finally free. His journey back to St. Louis was nothing short of extraordinary—a testament to resilience, hope, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Each mile traveled carried with it the weight of past struggles and the promise of a brighter tomorrow. As we approached the familiar streets of our hometown, anticipation surged through us, knowing the profound surprise awaitin...

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This episode discusses the process of enduring the Hardlife.

The Good Read for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley

The beloved relationship coach, teacher, and host of the top relationship podcast Jillian on Love reveals nine core truths about love and self-acceptance and provides powerful self-healing techniques and strategies to he...

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September 11, 2025 14 mins

In this deeply personal episode, I dedicate space and voice to honor my late brother, Chas Major-Harris. More than a family member, Chas was a source of inspiration, strength, and laughter. Someone whose impact continues to ripple through my life and the lives of those who loved him.

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August 25, 2025 5 mins

Welcome back to the show, family. It feels good to be in front of the mic again. I know it’s been a while since you’ve heard from me, and trust me—I’ve missed you too.

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March 2, 2025 23 mins

This episode discusses the complexity of Love.

The Good Read for this episode is The Four Relationship Styles: How Attachment Theory Can Help You in Your Search for Lasting Love by Anita Knight Kuhnley


Whether we know it or not, relationship styles cause some people to naturally thrive in relationships and others to struggle. According to attachment theory, we tend to experience love in predictable ways--some of which are health...

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February 1, 2025 14 mins

2025 has started off a bit bumpy, but I’m confident it’s going to turn around and be a great year!


Peace & Love


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December 31, 2024 8 mins

2024 is over, and 2025 is about to begin.


Peace & Love


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November 30, 2024 22 mins

This episode explores the art of being alone and embracing solitude as a source of strength, growth, and self-discovery.

The Good Read for this episode is ART OF BEING ALONE: Solitude is My Home Loneliness was My Cage by Renuka Gavrani

The Art of Being Alone is more than just a self-help book. It's a journey-my journey. After spending years hoping for people to stay, I learned the value of my own company and began growing, explori...

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October 31, 2024 17 mins

This episode discusses the importance of voting in the 2024 Presidential Election.

The Good Read for this episode is The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World by Ian Bremmer.


In this revelatory, unnerving, and ultimately hopeful book, Bremmer details how domestic and international conflicts leave us unprepared for a trio of looming crises—global health emergencies, transformative climate chang...

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September 29, 2024 20 mins

This episode discusses Vell's growth in struggles with grieving.  

The Good Read for this episode is Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles

According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai—a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world’s longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ik...

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August 31, 2024 14 mins

This episode discusses a few of Vell's love & hate relationship with taxes again. 

The Good Read for this episode is Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence by Lisa Sun

Lisa Sun’s boss wrote this in her first review as a business analyst at the global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Sun knew she wasn’t alone in receiving this type of feedback, and over the last two decades, she has been on a jo...

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August 4, 2024 19 mins

This episode discusses a few of Vell's sacrifices to achieve his success. 

The Good Read for this episode is No Excuses! by Brian Tracy.

No Excuses! It shows you how you can achieve success in all three major areas of your life:


1. Your personal goals.
2. Your business and money goals.
3. Your overall happiness.


Each of the 21 chapters in this book shows you how to be more disciplined in one aspect of your li...

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July 21, 2024 4 mins

This episode discusses Vell's appreciation for 4 years of podcasting. 


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June 6, 2024 30 mins

This episode discusses Vell's reason for picking up a camera and becoming a full-time creative. 

The Good Read for this episode is The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin.Many famed music producers are known for a particular sound that has its day. Rick Rubin is known for creating a space where artists of all different genres and traditions can hone in on who they really are and what they really offer. He has made a pract...

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May 19, 2024 19 mins

This episode discusses Vell's respect for his Dad and Father. 

The Good Read for this episode is Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama.

In this lyrical, unsentimental, and compelling memoir, the son of a black African father and a white American mother searches for a workable meaning to his life as a black American. It begins in New York, where Barack Obama learns that his father—a figure he kno...

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May 10, 2024 23 mins

This episode discusses Vell's highlights of April 2024 and what is in store for 2024. 


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April 13, 2024 14 mins

This episode discusses Vell's hopes of better making of men in American society. 

The Good Read for this episode is JAY-Z: Made in America

by Michael Eric Dyson, (Contribution & Foreword by) Pharrell

This book wrestles with the biggest themes of JAY-Z's career, including hustling, and it recognizes the way that he’s always weaved politics into his music, making important statements about race, criminal justice, black w...

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March 27, 2024 13 mins

This episode discusses Vell's highlights of the 2024 First Quarter and what is in store for 2024. 


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February 19, 2024 17 mins

This episode discusses Vell's difference between choices and decisions. 

The Good Read for this episode is The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom.

Eddie, an 83-year-old man killed trying to save a young girl, wakes up in the afterlife, where his life is retold by five people. As Eddie recounts his many ups and downs, he sees what his life meant, in turn reminding all of us that no matter how menial we feel, our life ...

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February 16, 2024 17 mins

This episode discusses Vell setting the record straight regarding his relationship status. 

The Good Read for this episode is The Black Man's Guide to Romancing the Black Woman: Things Every Man Should Know About Every Woman by Dale J Kelly.

What is romance? There is no definitive description of romance except what one perceives from watching others. Where does romance begin? It actually begins with responsibility; men and wome...

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