In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Richard Lundy educator, mentor, author, military veteran, and lifelong advocate for fathers and young men in the Black community.Raised on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, Richard shares stories about growing up during the era when Mount Vernon and Long Street were thriving centers of Black business, culture, and community. From surviving a difficult childhood to serving in the military, working across California, battling discrimination, navigating fatherhood, and mentoring young men for decades this interview is filled with wisdom, pain, history, and purpose.We also dive deep into:• The history of Black Columbus and the “Black Wall Street” of the East Side• Lessons from California and community networking• Fatherhood and reconciliation• Why mentorship matters• The education system and young Black men• Building legacy through purpose and storytellingRichard also discusses his book: Father Son Connection: From Abandonment to Reconciliation and his mission to continue helping fathers and sons reconnect and heal.This is more than an interview.This is a visual resume.This is history.This is purpose over popularity.📍 Columbus, Ohio🎙️ Smith Says International LLC#ColumbusOhio #BlackHistory #Fatherhood #Mentorship #RichardLundy #SmithSays #PurposeOverPopularity #Podcast #BlackCommunity #AfricanAmericanHistory #LongStreet #MountVernon #OhioPodcast #VisualResume #BlackExcellenceSMITH