Grief Series, Episode 5: Learning to Let Go

Grief Series, Episode 5: Learning to Let Go

In the fifth episode of Chasing Destiny’s Grief Series, Dez sits down with Rickey for a deeply personal conversation about grief vulnerability and emotional healing. Rickey opens up about losing the woman who raised him navigating complicated family relationships and using creativity motorcycle trips and self-reflection to process loss. Together they discuss how grief comes in waves the importance of emotional regulation and what it means to keep moving forward while carrying pain.   Catch every episode of Chasing Destiny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in.

Grief Series, Episode 4: Building Through Grief

In the fourth episode of Chasing Destiny’s Grief Series, Dez sits down with Dominique Smith, better known as Dom Boulevard, for an honest conversation about grief, growth, fatherhood, friendship, and purpose. As the founder of B.L.V.D. ETIQUETTE, Dom reflects on balancing personal loss while continuing to build his brand, support his family, and lead with intention. He opens up about the grief of losing loved ones and children, navigating pain within marriage, and learning that healing doesn’t always come through words — sometimes it comes through movement, community, faith, and simply allowing people to love you through difficult seasons. Together, Dez and Dom explore masculinity, emotional vulnerability, entrepreneurship, and the importance of not trying to carry life alone. What starts as a conversation about grief becomes a powerful reflection on resilience, friendship, and becoming the person you’re meant to be.   Catch every episode of Chasing Destiny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in.

Grief Series, Episode 3: Spiritual Gifts

In the third episode of Chasing Destiny’s Grief Series, Dez sits down with Detective Marty for a powerful conversation about loss, identity, spirituality, and healing. Marty reflects on losing loved ones at a young age, navigating grief as both a police officer and a sister, and how those experiences reshaped her understanding of purpose, empathy, and human connection. Together, they explore how grief shows up in everyday life, and how healing often begins with reflection and honest conversation.   Catch every episode of Chasing Destiny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in.

Grief Series, Episode 2: A Void That Fuels Me

In the second episode of Chasing Destiny’s Grief Series, Dez sits down with hip-hop artist Milli’ano (Million$) for a deeply raw and layered conversation about loss, identity, and turning pain into purpose. Milli’ano opens up about losing both of his parents at a young age, describing grief not just as pain, but as a void that shapes how he moves through life. He reflects on moments of confusion, numbness, and emotional overwhelm, while also sharing how he’s learned to transform that grief into motivation, fueling his music, his fatherhood, and his drive to build something greater than himself. Through honest storytelling, he speaks on surviving dark thoughts, finding support in community, and the ongoing journey of learning how to feel, express, and grow. This episode explores what it means to carry grief while still choosing purpose, and how even the heaviest losses can create a deeper sense of intention and legacy.  Catch every episode of Chasing Destiny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in.

Grief Series, Episode 1: I Knew The Time

In the first episode of Chasing Destiny’s Grief Series, Dez sits down with Chris Terro, a prominent figure in New Orleans’ Big 6 Brass Band, for a powerful and honest conversation about loss, responsibility, and resilience. Chris opens up about losing his mother, stepping into the role of his family’s stronghold, and the personal battles he faced while overcoming vices during one of the hardest seasons of his life. Through reflection and vulnerability, he shares what grief taught him about strength, purpose, and perseverance.  Catch every episode of Chasing Destiny on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Subscribe, follow, and stay locked in.