In this Side Salad segment, Kevin sits with a thought that’s been showing up in different corners of life: what happens when our deepest passions quietly turn into moral platforms?

We all know what it feels like to be committed to something—our work, our faith, our identity, our cause. But sometimes that very commitment becomes a measuring stick we use to judge others, even when we don’t mean to. And when conviction starts sounding like superiority, the line gets blurry fast.

In this episode, Kevin explores the subtle ways passion can elevate us and unintentionally diminish the people around us. He dives into questions like:

• When does commitment become comparison?
• How do we stay devoted without becoming condescending?
• Can our calling uplift us without shrinking someone else?
• And what does humility look like when we’re fired up about the things we believe in?

This reflection isn’t about blame—it’s about awareness. Because passion without humility becomes ego, and ego disguised as purpose can fracture teams, families, communities, and relationships.

Kevin invites listeners into an honest conversation about holding our convictions firmly while still honoring the fact that others walk different paths, carry different burdens, and contribute in ways we may never see.

If your passion lifts only you—not the people around you—it might be time to look deeper.

Tap in, share your thoughts, and continue this journey to normalize authenticity.

In this episode of The Salad Bowl Podcast, Kev sits down with his little brother-in-law, Jamal Gaddis — a man whose story is far more interesting than any “Most Interesting Man in the World” commercial.

Jamal opens up about his journey from Washington University undergrad to discovering his passion for biology, the moments that shaped his worldview, and his commitment to giving back to students around the globe. From classrooms abroad to life in Brazil, Jamal’s perspective is layered with curiosity, humility, and purpose.

This episode explores identity, adventure, service, culture, and what it really means to live a life driven by learning.

Tap in — Jamal’s story is a reminder that the world is bigger, kinder, and more connected than we think.

This Side Salad is about a word many use, many avoid, and almost everyone has feelings about.

Kev steps into a quiet, honest examination of his own relationship with the N word—its history, its evolution, and the contradictions in how it shows up in his life today.

This episode isn’t about judgment or rules.

It’s about awareness.

About honesty.

About asking the questions we don’t always slow down to ask.

If you press play, do so with openness.

Some conversations aren’t clean or comfortable—

but they’re necessary.