From Life Sentence to Legacy: The Jesse Crossman Story | The Welcome Legacy Podcast (Ep. 11)

At just 18 years old, Jesse Crossman was sentenced to 32 years with more than 100 years suspended. He went on to serve 19 years behind bars. Instead of allowing prison to break him, Jesse discovered faith, discipline, and resilience that would ultimately transform his life.

In this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, Jesse shares his journey from the pain of incarceration to his release, the struggles of reentry, and his mission today. From launching his nonprofit Second Chancer Foundation to writing his upcoming book, Jesse’s story is about redemption, second chances, and building a legacy beyond the past.

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📚 Books by James G. Welcome
• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj
• Cardin’s Big Idea → Link
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → Link

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward
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🎶 Music by James G. Welcome
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Title: From Foster Care to Community Builder – Antron McCullough

Antron McCullough grew up in foster care under Maddads homes, where discipline and structure shaped his path. Instead of entertaining the streets, he focused on sports, went to college, and even made it onto a Dr Pepper can. Today, he’s using his life experiences to build programs that help communities heal from trauma, secure funding, and provide mentorship. This is a story about resilience, faith, and turning struggle into strength.

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📢 Podcast Update
Hey family — The Welcome Legacy Podcast will resume on August 20th.
We’ve had a few technical issues behind the scenes, but trust me, it’s worth the wait! 🙌

We’ve got powerful conversations lined up, inspiring guests, and real stories about resilience, entrepreneurship, and legacy.

Stay tuned, mark your calendars, and get ready for what’s next!

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🎧 Episode 9 – From Foster care to Fatherhood and Faith

In this 3-part interview, James G. Welcome sits down with Jamal — a man whose life journey took him from foster care and personal loss to wearing the badge as a correctional officer and police officer.

This conversation dives into:
🔹 Misconceptions of Corrections – What really goes on behind the badge and behind the gates
🔹 Empathy in Corrections – The power of compassion in a system built on control
🔹 A Mosaic of Family – Rebuilding what was broken, redefining fatherhood, and breaking generational cycles

Jamal’s story is real, raw, and redemptive. This episode is for anyone who’s ever been misunderstood, underestimated, or searching for purpose beyond pain.

🎙️ Tap in and hear what legacy sounds like.

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🔗 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi?si=dDZLTN-gSpeYd75KUuMDgg

📚 Books by James G. Welcome:
• Boy 2 Man: A Waha Story – https://a.co/d/4N7RpOY
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank – https://a.co/d/3O8nBRF
• Cardin’s Big Idea – https://a.co/d/0a6MkPj

🎶 Music by James G. Welcome:
• Spotify Album – https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

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🎧 Title: Episode 7, Part 2 – From Prison to Property, Tesla Dreams & Land Clearing

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In Part 2 of our powerful conversation, Nick opens up about a haunting moment inside—talking to an inmate serving life without parole. That moment hit hard and forced him to rethink everything. What if he never came home? What if his mom passed before he got the chance to hold her again?

This part of the journey is about realization, reflection, and raw truth. From the weight of a potential life sentence to the motivation to do better, Nick’s path proves you don’t need to break—you can build.

💬 “That talk about life without parole changed everything—I knew I had to level up.”

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi

📺 Watch on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy

📚 Books by James G. Welcome:
• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj
• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

🎶 Music by James G. Welcome:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw

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Episode 8 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, featuring Lee Windsor:

Guest: Lee Windsor (RP House Buyers)

In this episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Lee Windsor, a real estate investor, mentor, and entrepreneur who helped me wholesale my very first deal back in 2018. He didn’t come from the block, but he’s been a solid resource and mentor ever since.

We cover powerful topics including:

• 🧱 Building legacy beyond just money

• 💰 The difference between being rich vs. being wealthy

• 🏡 Breaking down real estate wholesaling

• 💼 Tools and systems for success

• 📈 Creating time and asset freedom

💡 "Success isn’t just about what you earn—it’s about what you leave behind."

Whether you're just getting started in real estate or you're ready to scale, this episode delivers the mindset and the method.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi

🔗 Connect with Lee Windsor (RP House Buyers):
https://linktr.ee/Rphousebuyers?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLeoahleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp_TuZHzqT2ojDBJyXRbitS4S4IIaqFn7B9fKvqZoaalvfkL8zo2t3O1YB_py_aem_p-MektsgCgQZZMAWYi7kUw

📚 Books by James G. Welcome:
• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj
• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

🎶 Music by James G. Welcome
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw

🎙️ Episode 8 – From Hustle to Legacy: Real Estate, Wealth & Wholesaling

🎙️ Episode 7 – From Prison to Property: Nick’s Journey to Legacy Part 1

In this powerful episode of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, I sit down with my brother Nick—a man I met 18 years ago in prison—who completely transformed his life. Nick shares how he went from incarceration to entrepreneurship, buying Dog Walker Ranch through creative financing, investing in Tesla stock, launching a land clearing business, and raising a family while building a legacy.

We cover:
• Life after prison
• Creative real estate investing with no money down
• Stocks, Tesla ownership & financial literacy
• Starting a land clearing business
• Fatherhood & faith
• The power of mindset and redemption

This episode proves your past doesn’t define you—your next move does. 💎

📚 Books by James G. Welcome
• Boy 2 Man: https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj
• Cardin’s Big Idea: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

🎶 Music by James G. Welcome
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw

📺 Watch on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy

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In Episode 6 of The Welcome Legacy Podcast, we sit down with Raynard, a home handyman, remodeling expert, father, and legacy builder. We explore how he went from street life to skilled tradesman, teaching life lessons along the way.

From overcoming setbacks to becoming a present father and successful entrepreneur, Raynard shares how he built a business with purpose. If you're chasing legacy, this episode will inspire you to lead by example and measure success beyond the dollar.

🔥 Topics: Overcoming obstacles, leadership, family empowerment, entrepreneurship, trades, growth mindset, and legacy-building.

📺 Watch the Full Podcast Episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheWelcomeLegacy

🎧 Listen on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1m73tgKJUoSUzWi5djGMRi

📚 Books by James G. Welcome:
• Boy 2 Man → https://a.co/d/4EZ7kRj
• Cardin’s Big Idea → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=8y83hu7gctlXoIGDXGuFeMt75lI7N9GllOmt8i44QcB
• Lyla’s First Piggy Bank → https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=2s06zHkIIw5wdTJjyTTCiwUqpzn7TyB3tGlf02st6VA

🎓 Free Course – How to Fail Forward:
https://www.udemy.com/course/how-to-fail-forward/?referralCode=1786286125581977C5FD

🎶 Stream My Music:
https://open.spotify.com/album/1sciuSepcoqFBXMc03Cmyh?si=-nG4AtO8QVS0rRfYLqdSNw

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