Overcoming the Odds: A deeply personal exploration of fatherhood, addiction, and resiliency from Craig Melvin, news anchor of NBC’s Today show.

Overcoming the Odds: A deeply personal exploration of fatherhood, addiction, and resiliency from Craig Melvin, news anchor of NBC’s Today show.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Craig Melvin.

For Craig Melvin this book is more an investigation than a memoir. It's an opportunity to better understand his father; to interrogate his family's legacy of addiction and despair but also transformation and redemption; and to explore the challenges facing all dads--including Craig himself, a father of two young children.

Growing up in Columbia, South Carolina, Craig had a fraught relationship with his father. Lawrence Melvin was a distant, often absent parent due to his drinking as well as his job working the graveyard shift at a postal facility. Watching sports and tinkering on Lawrence's beloved (but unreliable) 1973 Pontiac LeMans were two ways father and son connected, but as Lawrence's drinking spiraled out of control, their bond was stretched to the breaking point. Fortunately, Craig had a loving, fiercely protective mother who held the family together. He also had a series of surrogate father figures in his life--uncles, teachers, workplace mentors--who by their examples helped him figure out the kind of person and father he wanted to be.

Pops is the story of all these men--and of the inspiring fathers Craig has met reporting his "Dads Got This Series" on the Today show. Pops is also the story of Craig and Lawrence Melvin's long journey to reconciliation and understanding, and of how all these experiences and encounters have informed Craig's understanding of his own role as a dad.

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FULL SHOW: Prepping For Thanksgiving, Strawberry Letter: My Marriage Or My Pleasure - 11.21.25

FULL SHOW: Prepping For Thanksgiving, Strawberry Letter: My Marriage Or My Pleasure - 11.21.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, November 21st, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "I Need You To Wash Me" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Thanksgiving Dishes You're NOT Looking Forward To | Roscoe Wallace | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Parasites" | Strawberry Letter - "My Marriage Or My Pleasure?" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Parasocial Relationships | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 Nov 20251h 32min

FULL SHOW: Off-Limits Thanksgiving Topics, Strawberry Letter: My Success Is Intimidating - 11.20.25

FULL SHOW: Off-Limits Thanksgiving Topics, Strawberry Letter: My Success Is Intimidating - 11.20.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, November 20th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "Auntie Debra K's Hair" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Chicago Kids Assault Mother & Son | Off-Limits Topics At Thanksgiving | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "I Need You To Wash Me" | Strawberry Letter - "My Success Is Intimidating" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Parasocial Relationships | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Nov 20251h 32min

FULL SHOW: One Has To Go, Strawberry Letter: When I Look, I Find - 11.19.25

FULL SHOW: One Has To Go, Strawberry Letter: When I Look, I Find - 11.19.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Wednesday, November 19th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "You Ain't Married" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Michelle Obama Says A Woman Can't Be President | One Has To Go | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Auntie Debra K's Hair" | Strawberry Letter - "When I Look, I Find" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Wellness Wednesday | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Nov 20251h 32min

FULL SHOW: Thanksgiving Cost, Eddie Murphy, Strawberry Letter: Am I Marrying A Man Or A Child? - 11.18.25

FULL SHOW: Thanksgiving Cost, Eddie Murphy, Strawberry Letter: Am I Marrying A Man Or A Child? - 11.18.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Tuesday, November 18th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "You Can't Come Back To Church" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Cost Of Thanksgiving | Eddie Murphy on Cancellation | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "You Ain't Married" | Strawberry Letter - "Am I Marrying A Man Or A Child" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Making $100k | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Nov 20251h 32min

Brand Building: In 2017 he founded Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers, partnered with Expedia.

Brand Building: In 2017 he founded Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers, partnered with Expedia.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Lawrence Phillips. Purpose of the Interview To showcase Lawrence Phillips’ entrepreneurial journey from engineering to founding Green Book Global, a travel review platform for Black travelers. To highlight the significance of Black Ambition, an initiative by Pharrell Williams supporting Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To inspire listeners about resilience, innovation, and the importance of culturally inclusive travel resources. Key Takeaways Background & Career Shift Phillips studied Electrical Engineering at Georgia Tech and worked at Accenture in IT consulting for nearly a decade. Despite career success, he felt unfulfilled and decided to pursue his passion for travel, leading to the creation of Green Book Global. Travel Experience Traveled to 30+ countries across all seven continents, including Antarctica, in less than a year. Realized the need for a platform addressing “traveling while Black” concerns—safety, cultural acceptance, and inclusivity. Green Book Global Inspired by the historical Green Book (1936–1966), which guided Black travelers during segregation. Offers city-level Black-friendly scores, road trip planners, and Black-owned restaurant recommendations. Over 150,000 app downloads in 2025; partnered with Expedia; strong social media presence. Black Ambition Program Phillips applied three times before reaching semifinals, emphasizing persistence. Program provided funding opportunities and a transformative Evoke Wellness experience. His personal “why” statement:“I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” Impact & Vision Advocates systemic change by partnering with destinations to improve inclusivity. Highlights the economic power of Black travelers (over $140 billion annually). Encourages Black travelers to explore global opportunities beyond U.S. racial constraints. Notable Quotes “You can be successful and still not be happy.” — On leaving a lucrative career for passion. “I’m a protective and innovative steward of Black restoration and healing.” — His guiding principle. “There’s riches in niches.” — On unapologetically focusing on Black travelers. “Just because somebody said no doesn’t mean they said no to you—they said no at that time.” — On persistence in entrepreneurship. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 Nov 202529min

FULL SHOW: Making Ugly Work, Strawberry Letter: The Jump Off Jumped On Him - 11.17.25

FULL SHOW: Making Ugly Work, Strawberry Letter: The Jump Off Jumped On Him - 11.17.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Monday, November 17th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "Yo Son Is Too Fat" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Nick Cannon Says He's Ugly | Sista O'Dell | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "You Can't Come Back To Church" | Strawberry Letter - "The Jump Off Jumped On" Parts 1-3 | Social Media Advice | Black Effect Podcast Network Anniversary | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

17 Nov 20251h 32min

FULL SHOW: Roscoe AND Sista O'Dell, Strawberry Letter_ He Can't Stand Being Alone - 11.14.25

FULL SHOW: Roscoe AND Sista O'Dell, Strawberry Letter_ He Can't Stand Being Alone - 11.14.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Friday, November 14th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "Shoplifter" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Thanksgiving Traditions | Roscoe Wallace w/ Special Guest, Sista O'Dell | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Yo Son Is Too Fat" | Strawberry Letter - "He Can't Stand Being Alone" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Verizon | Would You Rather | Steve Harvey's Closing RemarksSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Nov 20251h 32min

FULL SHOW: The Me & The Boys Story, Strawberry Letter: The Security Guard Knows My Husband - 11.13.25

FULL SHOW: The Me & The Boys Story, Strawberry Letter: The Security Guard Knows My Husband - 11.13.25

The Steve Harvey Morning Show for Thursday, November 13th, 2025: Steve Harvey's Morning Inspiration | Show Open | Run That Prank Back - "Your Doors" | Ask The CLO | Entertainment News | Steve Harvey's Voicemail | More Steve Harvey's Voicemail | Nephew Tommy's Prank - "Shoplifter" | Strawberry Letter - "The Security Guard Knows My Husband" Parts 1-2 | Junior's Sports Talk | Social Media Advice | Couples Who Have Each Other's Backs | Would You Rather | Show Close - The "Me & The Boys Story"Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

13 Nov 20251h 32min

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