Steve Harvey Self Made Man, Here's Steve Harvey's Journey to Success

This article appeared in vibeforest.com and has been published here with permission.

Who doesn’t love Steve Harvey, the TV dynamo? He is just one of those celebrities who's imbued with more charisma than a puppy in a bounce house. From cracking jokes to spinning tunes on the radio and rocking the game show stage, Harvey's been a jack-of-all-trades for three whopping decades. But hold your laugh track; his journey to stardom had some bumps—think on-screen mistakes, eyebrow-raising remarks, and a split-up that nearly turned his world upside down. Grab your popcorn; we're about to take a ride on Steve's wild ride!

Humble Beginnings

On January 17th, 1957, in Welch, West Virginia, a coal miner, Jesse, and his lovely wife, Eloise Vera, welcomed a bouncing baby boy into their life. They didn't want to name their special little one Joe or Bob. Instead, in a nod to Hollywood glam, they went all out with Broderick Stephen Harvey, giving a tip of the hat to the legendary Broderick Crawford.

But even with that fancy-sounding name, stardom wasn't served on a silver platter for him. Steve had four siblings, regular folks for parents, and no golden ticket into showbiz.

The Struggle Was Real

When Steve was just a toddler, the Harvey squad packed their bags and headed to the bustling streets of Cleveland, Ohio. But young Steve wasn't just navigating the usual kid stuff; he had a stuttering challenge.

His buddies even dubbed him "Va-va-voom" in a lovingly teasing way. Junior high was also a wild ride, with the whole neighborhood rallying to help him conquer his stutter in a wide range of ways.

Everyone Knows Steve!

Harvey was raised in a normal working-class home. Both his parents instilled good values in him and dished out love like it was free and priceless. Money on the other hand? Maybe not so much.

Even though they weren't rich, he was still gifted with some pretty awesome things; Harvey's mom gifted him hope, and his dad the work ethic symphony. Who needs a trust fund when you've got hope and a dad waving the hard work banner? Steve learned these important things early on.

Dropping Out

Harvey aced high school, graduating in '74, making him the first in his family to go to college. At Kent State, he majored in advertising. He also spent a little time in the Greek life in Omega Psi Phi. But in year three, Steve decided college life wasn't for him and left.

Regrets? Well, Harvey confessed in an interview that it changed his entire life. He didn't have a degree, but he didn't have a sob story either. Instead, Steve flipped the script. After ditching the cap and gown, he flexed his hustle in various other life arenas, collecting experiences like a pro.