From Poverty to PhDs: Dr. Cedric B. Howard on Leadership, Legacy & Generational Wealth
From Poverty to PhDs: Dr. Cedric B. Howard on Leadership, Legacy & Generational Wealth  
Podcast: The Mike Litton Experience
Published On: Mon Oct 06 2025
Description: Welcome to The Mike Litton Experience — where powerful stories meet transformational conversations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Cedric B. Howard, a dynamic leader, author, higher education executive, and generational change-maker. From nearly being expelled from college to earning two doctorate degrees, Dr. Howard’s story is a masterclass in faith, resilience, and purpose-driven leadership. Raised in a working-class family, Dr. Howard didn’t just break the cycle of poverty—he rewrote the playbook for generational success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The emotional turning point that launched a career in higher education How Dr. Howard became a VP at age 26 The blueprint for breaking generational curses through education and faith Why Unshakable Leadership is essential in today’s world The steps he took to build a family economic ecosystem How his mother’s vision led to transforming a neighborhood The mindset behind writing transformational books—not just bestselling ones Why every leader must first master themselves Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, parent, educator—or all of the above—this episode delivers insightful takeaways you can apply right now. Connect with Dr. Cedric B. Howard: Book: Unshakable Leadership → Available on Amazon Website: https://www.cedricbhoward.com Book: Freedom: A Step-by-Step Guide to Financial Independence and Wealth Building LIKE this video if you were inspired COMMENT below with your favorite takeaway SUBSCRIBE for more powerful conversations with extraordinary leaders Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode! The Mike Litton Experience — bringing you heart, hustle, and hard-earned wisdom from the world’s most impactful minds.