Today, I talk to the one and only John Legend. John openly shares his amazing journey as a songwriter, singer, and family man. We start the conversation with his childhood - from growing up in a Christina home, being homeschooled to transitioning into a public school and the challenges that come with it. Next, we dive deep into how community support plays a huge role in molding children outside of the home, the value of knowing what you want in life and finding the means to attain it and sticking to it, and the relentless pursuit of a career and build a family where love, care, and a safe space is prioritized. The hurdles may have been tough and the path may be unclear at some point, but John’s story is telling us to believe in what we can do and remain passionate about the things we love to do. What We Discuss: 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:07 Homeschooled 00:07:23 Transitioning into a public school 00:11:13 The strength of community support 00:14:21 Healing, recovery, and forgiveness 00:17:47 Creating stability at home 00:21:36 Focus on what’s important to you 00:29:06 Surrounding yourself with people you’re comfortable with 00:31:13 The truth about ego 00:35:19 Your partner gives the most honest feedback 00:39:20 Becoming a better partner 00:43:56 We never completely forget our trauma 00:47:52 Pursuing a career and building a family 00:51:29 Advocacy for better living opportunities for the society 00:54:35 What keeps you going? 00:56:27 Who do you want to collaborate with? 00:57:51 Inspiration don’t come everyday 01:01:08 John on Fast Five 01:04:47 John’s The Many Sides of Us