In this Side Salad episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, Kev takes a hard look at a soft place—the community pool. In the heart of New Orleans—a city celebrated for its cultural gumbo—why does the pool still look so… segregated?

From childhood stereotypes like “Black people don’t swim” to the violent history of segregated swimming spaces, Kev dives deep into the hidden currents shaping who feels welcome—and who doesn’t. This isn’t about blame—it’s about curiosity, legacy, and reclaiming joy.

Is it the cost? The culture? The cues we’ve inherited?

This short but powerful episode will have you rethinking public spaces, generational habits, and the meaning of true community. 💭🌊

Tap in, chew on it, and drop your thoughts—because community isn’t real unless everybody’s invited.

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In this flavorful Side Salad segment of The Salad Bowl Podcast, we break down the Betari Box—a deceptively simple model that reveals how our attitudes and behaviors create powerful ripple effects in every part of life.

From toxic leadership in the workplace to tension in personal relationships, host Kev unpacks how energy cycles form, spread, and ultimately shape culture. When one person’s bad day goes unchecked, it doesn’t just stay with them—it multiplies.

This episode challenges listeners to reflect on how they show up, and more importantly, how that energy affects others. Because emotional awareness isn’t just self-care—it’s community care.

✨ Takeaway: Before passing on your mood, ask yourself: What am I really feeling—and who might I hand this off to if I’m not careful?

Tune in, take stock, and let’s commit to showing up better—for ourselves and each other.

In this heartfelt episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, your host Kevin sits down with Warren Leal, a 28-year veteran of the Louisiana National Guard, for a deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation.

From the discipline of military service to the chaos and beauty of family life, Warren opens up about the transitions that come with hanging up the uniform and rediscovering purpose beyond the battlefield. We talk about the joys and challenges of fatherhood, the richness of world travel, and the mental hurdles many veterans face when stepping into civilian life.

Warren’s story is filled with wisdom, laughter, and the kind of honest reflection that reminds us how layered and human we all are.

Tune in for a journey through experience, identity, and the universal search for meaning—no matter where you come from or where you're headed.