How Mark White Lost A Father Then Spent A Lifetime Finding Himself | Going Mach 5 Podcast #031
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How do you learn to become a man when the man who gave you life was never there to teach you? In this episode of Going Mach 5, Rashad Thompson sits down with Mark for a deeply personal conversation about fatherhood, grief, identity, masculinity, and the emotional inheritance we carry from one generation to the next. After losing his father at an early age, Mark spent much of his life searching for answers about a man he barely had the opportunity to know. Growing up without that guidance, he found himself navigating troubled adolescence, dangerous decisions, and the complicated expectations of...
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How Ayo Modd Went From Philadelphia's Streets to Atlanta's Music Scene - Ayo Modd | Going Mach 5 Podcast #030
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What happens when the circumstances you were born into are the very circumstances you're determined to overcome? In Episode 030 of Going Mach 5, Rashad Thompson sits down with Philadelphia-born recording artist Ayo Modd for an introspective conversation about overcoming adversity, discovering your purpose, and refusing to let your environment dictate your future. Entering foster care at birth, Ayo grew up navigating questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth while surrounded by circumstances that could have easily led him down a different path. Instead, he chose to break the cycle. From...
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The Cost of Modern Life: Money, AI, Family & the Death of the Middle Class - Eric Harmon | Going Mach 5 Podcast #029
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What does it actually cost to build a meaningful life in the modern world? In this episode of Going Mach 5, we have a wide-ranging conversation about capitalism, the shrinking middle class, artificial intelligence, digital money, global power, entrepreneurship, grief, family, and the forces quietly reshaping how we live. We explore how economic pressure is beginning to influence some of life's biggest decisions, including whether people can afford to have children, pursue their passions, travel, own homes, or simply experience the quality of life previous generations expected. We also discuss...
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Inside the Faceless YouTube Business That Generated Over 85 Million Views - Country Boi Cash | Going Mach 5 Podcast #028
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From Ridgeland, South Carolina to professional football, the music industry, and more than 85 million views on YouTube — this is a story about what happens when you refuse to let one chapter define you. In this episode of Going Mach 5, I sit down with a former NFL and CFL athlete whose journey has taken him far beyond the football field. After becoming a 4x First-Team All-American and HBCU Hall of Fame player at Winston-Salem State University, he went on to spend time with the Buffalo Bills and BC Lions before eventually stepping into an entirely different world. After football, he found...
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How D1 Dreams Evolved Into a Real Estate Empire - Jamal Green | Going Mach 5 Podcast #027
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In this episode of Going Mach 5, Rashad sits down with Jamal Green to discuss his journey from growing up in Dublin, Georgia, to pursuing football and eventually building a career in real estate. Jamal opens up about the experiences that shaped him, the discipline required to chase an athletic dream, and the challenge of discovering who you are when life begins moving in a different direction. The conversation explores ambition, personal growth, adapting to change, and how lessons learned through football can carry into your career and everyday life. This is an honest conversation about...
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The Anatomy Of Unrequited Love - Desirae Jones | Going Mach 5 Podcast #026
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What happens when you spend your entire life being strong for everyone else—but no one ever stops to ask whether you’re okay? In this deeply vulnerable episode of Going Mach 5, Rashad sits down with Desirae Jones, also known as Rae the Princess, for an unfiltered conversation about severe depression, suicidal thoughts, complicated relationships, faith, religion, and the emotional cost of carrying everyone else’s burdens. Desirae opens up about growing up without the love she needed from her mother, becoming responsible for others at an early age, and learning how to survive while...
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How Grief Changes Us Forever - Bilal Muhammad | Going Mach 5 Podcast #025
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Rashad sits down with Bilal Muhammad for an honest conversation about fatherhood, growth, relationships, responsibility, and the life experiences that have shaped the man he is today. Bilal reflects on growing up in Decatur, raising three daughters, navigating adulthood, and learning what it means to evolve while remaining true to yourself. Through humor, vulnerability, and candid storytelling, the two discuss the lessons that come with maturity, the responsibility of being a father, and the importance of creating a meaningful legacy. Follow Bilal on Instagram at @_billz90. FOLLOW GOING MACH 5...
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The Truth Behind American Idol - Madai Chakell | Going Mach 5 Podcast #024
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Madaí ChaKell became one of the most talked-about contestants on American Idol—but the viral television moment was only a small part of her story. In this episode of Going Mach 5, Madaí opens up about what really happened during her American Idol experience, being judged by millions of people who didn’t know the full story, and refusing to let one moment define her future. We also talk about the pressure to make yourself smaller to be accepted, the difference between confidence and arrogance, developing an authentic artistic identity, navigating criticism, and what it takes to...
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Episode #022 - Clairissa
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On this week's episode of the Going Mach 5 Podcast, Rashad sits down with Clairissa. They talk about relationships, marriage, breakups, her life as a pastor's daughter, and more.
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Episode #021 - Darnell Hall
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On this week's episode of the Going Mach 5 Podcast, Rashad sits down with Darnell Hall. They talk about the importance of mentorship, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony, how he met his wife, and more.
info_outlineOn this week's episode of the Going Mach 5 Podcast, Rashad sits down with Kenisha Marie. They discuss ADHD, the importance of the healing journey and, their shared infatuation with children getting hurt.
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