In this episode of The Inclusive Dad podcast, host AAron sits down with Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II, a rapper, author, and entrepreneur whose journey through music and life was reshaped by his multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Robert opens up about his early years in hip-hop, his battles with health setbacks, and how positivity, creativity, and community have fueled his resilience. He shares the inspiration behind his memoir Myelin My Shoes and the importance of storytelling as therapy. Listeners will be inspired by his perspective on inclusion, perseverance, and the power of treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Key Takeaways:
Creative beginnings – Robert’s rap career started in high school and grew into a lifelong passion.
Life with MS – His diagnosis changed his path, but not his drive to create and perform.
Positivity shift – With encouragement from his mother, he learned to reframe challenges with gratitude.
55 Strong vision – His brand became a symbol of strength, resilience, and community.
Inclusive mindset – True inclusion means treating everyone with dignity, regardless of visible or invisible disabilities.
Robert’s definition of inclusion:
Inclusion is treating everybody the way you want to be treated.
Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II’s Bio:
Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II is a rapper, producer, and author who’s spent over 25 years in the underground music scene. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2011, he pivoted into entrepreneurship, launching a streetwear brand and releasing his memoir Myelin My Shoes. Through music, storytelling, and resilience, he’s built a platform that inspires others living with chronic illness and disability to keep pushing forward.
Connect with Robert “B-Cide” Cardillo II:
Website: https://b-cide.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcide
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bcide
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcide/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Btvstudio
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bcide
Buy His Book: https://a.co/d/8HcSNyN
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