In this first episode of the Stranded podcast we have a special guest. Raised by a single mother after losing his father to violence, Rontel Batie, at 29 is making history. Rontel is currently the youngest black male to run for U.S. Congress, Florida's 5th District, since 1871.

Join us while we discuss his uphill battle overcoming adversity, why working since he was 12 is the reason for his drive and how he knew from an early age he would be in an important role.

You will also hear why he believes educated millennials will be the poorest person in the country soon and the importance of listening to your gut even when it doesn't make sense.