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Episode 24: Built Different - The Defining Moments That Made Us

In this week's episode of the TechTeenth Podcast, Otis and Charles sit down (sans Janita 😭) to talk about the defining moments that shifted their entire lives. From growing up in the projects and Pop Warner football, to failed GPAs, missed opportunities, wild pivots into tech, and some deep/heavy reflection. This one is for everyone who’s ever looked back and thought: “Damn… that moment changed everything.” 🔥 Episode 24 Highlights Childhood turning points: How early discipline, sports, growing up in Henderson, and the “don’t be a statistic” mindset created ambition and resilience. High-school + college pivots: Choosing accounting at 14 after one conversation Almost failing out of engineering with a 2.0 GPA senior year Turning low grades into grad school success and new opportunities Learning how one decision in high school impacted opportunities years later Career-defining moments: How mentorship and sponsorship changed Otis’ entire career path Pivoting from accounting into cybersecurity Using corporate checks to fund passion projects Owning your path instead of chasing someone else’s dream Adult life + hard lessons: Divorce, personal responsibility, and redefining failure Fatherhood as a defining identity shift Visiting West Africa’s “Point of No Return” and eliminating alcohol Why telling your story matters — especially for the next generation Purpose, legacy & taking risks: The power of reflection, reinvention, and understanding that your defining moments are still unfolding. If you're navigating career pivots, purpose, pressure, or adult life transitions — this episode gives practical insight, real vulnerability, and culturally relevant storytelling grounded in tech, growth, and lived experience. If this episode resonates: ✅ Like ✅ Subscribe ✅ Share ✅ Comment: What’s one defining moment that shaped you? We may feature your story in a future episode.