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Steve Harvey on life journey, homelessness to fame, family, regrets & breaks down in tears|The Pivot

2025-09-16 Sports
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Pivot Family! hit the button to SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUnxiP7q4RDDyeioZFZLnXA?sub_confirmation=1 "Heavy is the head that wears the crown, but you don't get to take the crown off." Steve Harvey Pivot Family, we have a special episode for you with this one, get ready to step inside the life of one of the most prolific figures of our generation. In this powerful and unfiltered conversation, comedy icon, TV mogul, and entrepreneur Steve Harvey sits down with Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder to talk about the pivotal moments that shaped his life — from homelessness to the Live at the Apollo to big screens of Hollywood. He shares the keys to not giving up, how becoming successful is one feat but staying there is true fulfillment. With his signature blend of wisdom and wit, Steve opens up about the grind behind his success, the faith that kept him grounded, and the mindset that separates the great from the average. But beyond the fame, Steve gets deeply personal — reflecting on his upbringing in Cleveland, the sacrifices his parents made, and how his father’s discipline and his mother’s prayers laid the foundation for everything he’s built. He speaks on how their influence still drives him today, especially in how he leads his own family and honors their legacy through purpose-driven work. In an emotional revelation, Steve shares with the guys the depth of his bond with his father and how the closeness is something that can never be replicated and how the loss still sticks with him today. Steve's ability to use humor to discuss tough topics and address some of the darker times in his life is a masterclass on legacy, resilience and betting on yourself. Steve unpacks his biggest pivots — including walking away from secure paychecks to follow his calling, navigating public criticism, and balancing fame with responsibility. He also drops gems on generational wealth, manhood, and what today’s young men need to hear about purpose, respect, and staying true to who they are. From generational wealth and black fatherhood to choosing purpose over popularity, Steve delivers game and vulnerability in equal measure. He talks about his own children, especially his daughters and how difficult it is to protect them while in the public eye but also where to draw the line between fame and privacy. This conversation goes far beyond words — it’s a blueprint for building a meaningful life. Thank you to Toyota and as you heard, we talked about Toyota's all in partnership with football and game day giveaways, Learn more at https://toyota.com/nfl GET MERCH HERE: https://www.pivotpodcast.com FOLLOW THE PIVOT PODCAST: INSTAGRAM | https://instagram.com/thepivot TWITTER | https://twitter.com/thepivot TIKTOK | https://tiktok.com/@thepivot FACEBOOK | https://facebook.com/thepivotpodcast SPOTIFY | https://open.spotify.com/show/5KtXTWiC3J5WW1CVTpYG5V APPLE PODCASTS | https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pivot-podcast/id1603292451 #ThePivot #Podcast #RyanClark #ChanningCrowder #FredTaylor #NFL

Top Comments (10)

@statefarmjake6585 2025-09-16

I’m a 34 year old man, I’ve watched countless hours of videos online including the pivot and this is the first time I’ve ever cried while watching a podcast.

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@yung404jayyy 2025-09-17

i went to steve’s camp when i was 16 im 23 now and still remember the lessons i learned that weekend 🤞🏾

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@davidcampbell4169 2025-09-16

The Pivot doesn’t miss when it comes to guests!

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@jensenfloyd3642 2025-09-16

A safe place for black men to be vulnerable and not have their masculinity questioned. Always love & respect to yall.

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@cometolite 2025-09-19

I am 71 years old, this podcast shows how real men talk. It provides a safe space for men regardless of race, creed or color. Everyone is respected.

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@jermanejackson8267 2025-09-16

With tears in my eyes. Steve hit me hard when he spoke about his dad. I remember when my dad told me that he was proud of me and how much he loved me. How he admired me as a father. At that point, I finally felt like I was doing something right in my life. Man I miss him so much.

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@JBuck-uq3oh 2025-09-18

You all should win an Emmy for this episode. It was moving.

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@bkndbknd 2025-09-20

“You gotta be careful of people who become victims of circumstances they create” 🔥🔥🔥

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@maxpain70 2026-01-06

Always admired Steve and always will.

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@allzee6632 2025-11-17

Salute to Steve Harvey. True OG

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