Fainted When the Judge Said 20 Years | Grind It Up Podcast Ep. 43
"I told my teacher I wanted to be a pimp like my dad" on this episode of the Grind It Up Podcast with former cop Roland Page.
Join us as we sit down with entrepreneur, author, and former police officer Roland Page to discuss his wild St. Louis upbringing, his shocking transition from law enforcement to federal prison, and his battle with Lupus. Roland opens up about building the iconic Black Pearl Tattoo Shop, leaving a legacy for his son Young Ro, and his passion for music history from Roger Troutman to hip-hop classics.
TIMESTAMPS:
01:16 - How a Military Father Built a Millionaire Mindset
05:59 - Living With Lupus Symptoms & Hair Loss Story
09:05 - Old School Parenting vs Modern School Rules
15:11 - Hilarious Family Nicknames
17:15 - St Louis City Officer Eating the Forbidden Fruit
23:02 - Surviving Federal Prison as an Ex-Cop
26:57 - Ex Police Officer Incarcerated Protective Custody Truth
28:08 - Lupus Diagnosis Symptoms and Pain Management
33:16 - Diagnosed With Lupus: How to Protect Your Family
37:23 - St Louis Real Estate & Stadium Land Deals
39:17 - Living With Lupus: Brain Fog, Symptoms, and Survival
43:38 - Living With Lupus & Severe Hair Loss Secrets
48:39 - How to Promote Hip Hop Concerts
52:53 - Best More Bounce to the Ounce Samples: Biggie vs West Coast
01:00:52 - How Roger Troutman and Kraftwerk Shaped Hip Hop
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Roland Page
Eating the Forbidden Fruit: https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Forbidden-Fruit-Roland-Page-ebook/dp/B084KV657B
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