It wasn't a dramatic crash or some movie-style roadside emergency. Just a quiet moment when my old car, already holding itself together with hope and duct tape, finally gave up. I was living in San Antonio, trying to get my life on track after some rocky teenage years, and working a summer job as a lifeguard.

Music has a way of freezing moments in time. A single song can transport you back to a memory, a feeling, or a season in life that shaped you. For me, certain songs are more than just tunes—they're chapters in the story of who I've become.

I didn't grow up in a house with routines or structure. There wasn't someone standing over my shoulder showing me how to dress, how to carry myself, or how to take pride in the little things. I learned to iron my clothes by watching movies. Old-school characters who looked sharp, stood tall, and seemed like they had it all together....

I used to think leadership came with rank. That it was something granted once you had the right title, the right name tag, or the corner office. But I learned a different truth on a day when I had none of those things.