“Forgiveness doesn’t mean pretending the wound never happened. It means deciding the person who hurt you no longer gets to write the rest of your story.”
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July 16, 2025

Permission

🚨 NEW EPISODE JUST DROPPED! 🎙️ "Permission," featuring the incredible James Epps Jr., is live now! 👟 From a childhood marked by trauma, poverty, and pain 🌪️ to earning one of the highest ranks in the U.S. Marine Corps 🇺🇸, James has lived through what most only read about—and came out stronger, sharper, and unshakably purpose-driven 💥. Now he’s using his voice to inspire students, educators, and nonprofits across the country 🌟. His message? 👉 Greatness does not need approval. As Geno Smith put it best: “They wrote me off—I ain’t write back though.” 🗣️🔥 🎧 In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: 🎒 His journey through trauma and perseverance ✅ How to rise above the labels others place on you 🧭 What 22 years in the Marine Corps taught him about leadership 🎤 Why your voice matters more than their opinions 🚫 And how to stop waiting for permission to live your purpose ➡️ LISTEN NOW at opspodcast.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #NewEpisode #OtherPeoplesShoes #PermissionPodcast #Jame…
Guest: James Epps Jr
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