In this episode of Every Day a Better You, Farid (“Flip”) and Henri “Boo” dive into the often-destructive power of perception.

Whether it was being seen as the “bad kid,” “the angry Black man,” or “the one who’ll never make it”—we’ve both carried labels that didn’t match our truth.

We unpack how the world saw us growing up versus who we really were inside. We talk about the teachers, cops, even family members who judged us based on where we came from or how we looked, and how those false narratives almost became real.

Most importantly, we break down how we pushed past those labels—and how we now make sure not to place them on the next generation.

Real stories. Real results. This is Every Day a Better You.

In Episode 4 of Every Day a Better You, Farid (“Flip”) and Henri (“Boo”) talk about one of the hardest lessons to learn: sometimes the people closest to you are the ones who doubt you the most.

From childhood friends who laughed at our goals, to family members who told us to “be realistic,” we break down what it feels like when your dreams aren’t supported—and how we used that negativity to fuel our progress.

This episode is about self-belief, inner fire, and the art of turning criticism into clarity. Whether you’re building something from nothing or trying to shake off old labels, this conversation will hit home.

In this episode of Every Day a Better You, Farid (“Flip”) opens up about his experiences with foster care—and how, in the middle of chaos and displacement, the right people showed up to push him forward.We share stories about moving between homes, the fear of the unknown, and the shame that often comes with being a foster kid. But we also talk about the foster parents, case workers, and mentors who saw us as more than statistics—and how their kindness and structure gave us the push we needed to keep going.This episode is about hope, belonging, and the power of one caring adult to change a life forever.Real stories. Real results. This is Every Day a Better You.

In this episode of Every Day a Better You, Farid (“Flip”) and Henri ("Boo") reflect on the youth programs that changed their lives. From basketball courts to rec centers and afterschool programs, these places were more than just somewhere to be—they were sanctuaries that kept them safe, focused, and motivated.The people who ran these programs—often neighbors who cared—became role models, teaching discipline, teamwork, and hope when it was hard to find.We talk about how these experiences shaped us into the leaders we are today, and why creating safe spaces for kids is one of the most powerful tools we have to enhance our communities. We also talk about how those experiences led us to the creation of White Plains Wildfire along with some close friends. Real stories. Real results. This is Every Day a Better You.

In this debut episode of Every Day a Better You, meet your hosts Farid (“Flip”) and Henri (“Boo”)two men shaped by hardship and driven by purpose.

Farid opens up about how, as a child, he used to steal food to feed his younger sibling. What started as a survival tactic became a habit. Years later, as an elementary school principal, he saw that same desperation in a young student—this time, he had the chance to respond differently.

This episode is about survival, shame, empathy, and transformation—and how our most painful moments can become the foundation for our purpose.

Real stories. Real results. This is Every Day a Better You.

The Every Day a Better You Podcast will be dropping the first episode on Thursday June 26th and from there on every Thursday at 9:00am EST.