He Wore a Thrift Store Suit to Beat the System… And It Worked_Douglas Kelly_ Ep. 4

Beauty in the Beast Podcast

"It took me 5 years to try therapy. A year to actually show up. But when I did… everything changed."

Beauty and the Beast is back with a powerful, emotional, and deeply honest conversation with guest Doug Kelly — a high-powered corporate executive, devoted father, and proud Jamaican-American with a story that breaks the mold.

In this raw and revealing episode, Doug opens up for the very first time about his personal journey — from growing up in a Jamaican household in Miami, to becoming one of the only Black men in the C-suite of a major corporation. From childhood lessons learned on a Miami farm to sharing the silent burdens of being “the only one in the room,” Doug holds nothing back.

This episode dives into:

-The immigrant hustle and the cost of generational sacrifice

-The burden of high achievement and breaking free from shame

-Black fatherhood, therapy, and redefining masculinity

-Navigating imposter syndrome and thriving in elite spaces

-The story behind Chocolate City and going to FAMU with Will Packer

Whether you're a Black man who has been misunderstood, a child of immigrants carrying silent expectations, or someone searching for purpose in your own path — this episode is your reminder that you're not alone.

PLUS: Doug’s wife and son surprise him in a way that leaves the whole room in tears. You don’t want to miss this.

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