Breaking Generational Poverty: Why Some Escape and Others Stay Stuck

In this episode, Sam Crowley explores a powerful and deeply personal question: why do some people break free from generational poverty while others remain stuck in it? Born into poverty himself—raised on welfare and food stamps—Sam pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces that shape a family’s financial story for generations.
Through the lens of curiosity, mindset, exposure, identity, and personal responsibility, Sam breaks down the difference between those who repeat the cycle and those who rise above it. This conversation looks beyond money and examines the emotional, cultural, and mental patterns that keep people trapped… and the breakthrough moments that set others free.
If you’ve ever wondered why certain people climb out of generational struggles—or you’re trying to change your own family legacy—this episode will challenge, inspire, and open your eyes to what’s truly possible.