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    For Good

    What if healing yourself was the first step to changing the world?

    This is a space for grounded, soul-level conversations about mental health, emotional intelligence, personal growth, and what it means to live with intention. Here, healing isn’t a trend, it’s a lifelong commitment. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, For Good helps us reconnect with purpose, reimagine legacy, and choose growth — for ourselves, our families, and our communities.

    At the heart of it all is Joseph “JoJo” Simmons, the son of hip hop royalty, Rev Run of Run DMC, and a multi-faceted entertainer, entrepreneur, husband, father, and mental health advocate. From MTV’s Run’s House to Growing Up Hip Hop, JoJo’s journey has been public but his evolution has been deeply personal.

    After facing public scrutiny in his teens, JoJo took a step back from the spotlight to prioritize his mental health. He reemerged as an advocate, determined to use his platform for good. In 2023, he received the Phoenix Arising Award from the Black Mental Health Alliance, honoring his commitment to wellness and emotional literacy in the Black community.

    JoJo brings a rare mix of humility, humor, and heart to every episode. Whether he’s speaking solo or sitting with a guest, he creates space for listeners to reflect, reset, and rise together.

    Expect episodes that explore the power of emotional intelligence in real life, mental health beyond buzzwords — especially for Black men and fathers, breaking generational cycles through inner work and intention, and what legacy looks like when it’s built on love, not ego. You’ll also hear honest, unfiltered stories that inspire growth, healing, and a deeper connection to purpose.

    Notable guests include:
    Dr. Cheyenne Bryant: Life coach and psychology expert dropping truth bombs on relationships and accountability
    Lil Eazy-E: Reflecting on his father’s legacy and the controversy surrounding his death
    Trell the Trainer: From prison to purpose: using fitness and emotional vulnerability to help Black men heal
    Vanessa Simmons: On protecting her personal life while growing up in a public family
    Steve Lobel: Behind the music industry grind: on hip-hop success, grief, and staying grounded
    Corvain Cooper: From life in prison to presidential pardon: a story of transformation, justice, and second chances
    Jesce Horton: Building one of the most respected Black-owned cannabis brands with Carmelo Anthony

    For Good is a production of 3isFor, a values-driven creative studio founded by childhood friends JoJo Simmons, Kris Karl, and David Dow. The three co-founders come from vastly different backgrounds — hip hop royalty, regenerative farming, and media production — but their values are the same. Together, they build with purpose, tell stories that matter, and champion regenerative business as a model for healing industries, communities, and the planet.

    Listen if you care about:
    – Growing from the inside out
    – Breaking cycles and redefining what success looks like
    – Building legacy with intention, presence, and purpose
    – Using your voice and story to create real, lasting impact

    New episodes every Tuesday.
    Follow @forgoodpodcast on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments, live convos, and episode drops.
    Be for growth. Be for healing. Be For Good.

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    From Rapstyle Mondays to Run's House: JoJo & Zach Reunite Sep 23, 2025
    Show notes

    What happens when your childhood best friend also becomes your partner in music, TV, and life? For JoJo Simmons and his day one, Zach, the answer is a journey that spans from first grade classrooms to middle school rap battles, to forming Team Blackout and appearing together on Run's House. In this episode of the For Good Podcast, JoJo and Zach revisit the funny, heartfelt, and sometimes wild stories that shaped their brotherhood — including the infamous Rapstyle Mondays battles that got so big they were banned by the school, and the moment JoJo realized he'd rather team up with Zach than risk losing to him in a battle.

    Zach reflects on the surreal experience of living a "double life" in high school, riding the bus with classmates one moment and being picked up by MTV producers the next. He opens up about the pressures of perception — what it was like to be recognized on the street, receive fan letters, and even adjust how Team Blackout parked their car just to "protect the brand." JoJo and Zach share memories of recording endless tracks in the basement on cassette tapes, chasing record deals, and the lessons they learned from dreaming big as teenagers in the spotlight.

    But this conversation isn't just about nostalgia. JoJo asks Zach what it meant to become godfather to his daughter Mia, and Zach opens up about why he takes that role so seriously. They talk about opposites attracting in friendship, how family support kept their bond strong, and how music gave Zach both an outlet and an alter ego that built his confidence. Today, Zach has transitioned into life as a music educator, carrying forward the same passion that started in those freestyle circles. This episode is a celebration of friendship, growth, and the bonds that stand the test of time.

    JoJo and Zach also discuss:

    • The moment JoJo asked Zach to be godfather to his daughter Mia

    • How Team Blackout formed and the lessons they learned chasing their rap dreams

    • The realities of being young, on TV, and navigating fame in the MySpace/TMZ era

    • Why music became Zach's therapy and gave him confidence as a quiet kid

    • A heartfelt message for Reggie

    This episode is a celebration of friendship, growth, and the bonds that stand the test of time.

    🔌 Subscribe to the For Good Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.


    Hip-Hop, Hard Lessons & Healing: Dr. Sahpreem A. King's Journey of Redemption Sep 16, 2025
    Show notes

    From producing platinum records to surviving bankruptcy — twice — Dr. Sahpreem A. King has lived a life of highs, lows, and powerful transformation. A hip-hop producer for legends like SWV and Wyclef Jean, he went from the top of the music industry to losing everything, rebuilding himself not once but twice, and ultimately finding purpose as an author, educator, and founder of Soular Astronauts. In this deeply honest conversation with JoJo Simmons on the For Good Podcast, Dr. King opens up about the defining moments that shaped his journey: the block party in Amityville that first sparked his love of hip-hop, writing the first-ever book on hip-hop production, and the harsh financial lessons that taught him humility after early success. But the most powerful part of his story goes beyond music and money. Growing up surrounded by domestic violence, Dr. King repeated the same cycle in his first marriage before realizing it had to end with him. He shares how looking into his son's crib became the turning point that pushed him to seek help, take accountability, and break generational trauma. Dr. King opens up about:

    • Building a career in hip-hop and writing the first-ever book on hip-hop production
    • How financial collapse and the 2008 housing crisis taught him humility
    • Growing up with domestic violence, repeating those patterns, and choosing to break the cycle for his children
    • Living with ADHD and reshaping education through multiple intelligences theory
    • Why failure is a teacher — and why he now looks forward to it
    This powerful conversation reminds us that transformation is possible, no matter where you start.

    From Super Bowl to Saving Lives: Bryant McKinnie Gets Real About Mental Health Sep 09, 2025
    Show notes

    Bryant McKinnie spent over a decade dominating the NFL, becoming a Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler. But after the game, he discovered that true strength has nothing to do with size or speed—it's about being vulnerable, telling your story, and creating safe spaces for others to share theirs.

    Now, through his B Major Foundation and events like Cocktails and Conversations, Bryant is changing how men—especially athletes and men of color—approach mental health. He sits down with Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on The For Good Podcast to share his journey from the locker room to community leadership, and why trusted voices like his are critical for shifting the conversation.

    In this episode, they talk about:

    • The hidden struggles athletes face after retiring from professional sports

    • Why the locker room was more than just a place to prepare for the game—it was a safe space for brotherhood and honesty

    • How to push past the "tough it out" mentality that keeps so many men silent

    • Why self-care is just as necessary as training your body, and how to start putting yourself first

    • The lessons losing teaches us that winning never could

    🔌 Subscribe to The For Good Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.


    Angela Simmons: Dating Drama, Mental Health & Why She Attracts 'Protectors' (Part 2) Sep 02, 2025
    Show notes

    Angela Simmons sits down with her brother Joseph "JoJo" Simmons for Part 2 of their conversation on the For Good Podcast, and this time they're getting into the real—relationships, dating, and navigating life in the public eye. Angela addresses why she's attracted to "protectors," explaining that she sees people past their reputation and judges them by their character, not street gossip.

    She opens up about the pressure of dating publicly since she was 17, from Bow Wow's music video to now, and why her love life became a "thing" that overshadows her other work. Angela gets honest about her recent situation with Yo Gotti and why she didn't immediately tell JoJo when things ended, plus how she handles being constantly dragged into drama she wants no parts of.

    The siblings also dive into:

    • Why Angela dates "protectors" and how she sees past people's reputations to their hearts

    • The viral picture collage that had the internet making assumptions about her dating history

    • Her breakup with Yo Gotti and why she went quiet during that time

    • That viral Nicki Minaj challenge in stilettos and why she brought heels to the gym

    • Angela's Angels and her Christmas toy drive - the philanthropic work people don't talk about

    • Her wellness world she's building and why everyone needs a one-stop shop for health

    • Mental health routine - 15-20 minutes of phone-free prayer and grounding every morning

    JoJo gives Angela her flowers, telling her she's "the definition of a strong Black single woman" and that if people really knew her, they'd watch their tongues. He acknowledges how she's figuring it out daily in an industry that's not easy to survive, always doing it with dignity and pride.

    🔌 Subscribe to the For Good Podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.


    Angela Simmons: From Whippin' Pastry to Single Parenthood & Dating in the Spotlight Aug 26, 2025
    Show notes

    When Jay-Z rapped "in the kitchen like a Simmons whipping Pastry" about their family business in "Empire State of Mind" Angela Simmons knew she made it. She sits down with her brother Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good podcast to reveal what really happened behind the scenes of Run's House, how she and Vanessa Simmons built the Pastry empire that got Jay-Z's attention, and why Rev Run saying "no" became her biggest motivation.

    In this unfiltered sibling conversation, Angela opens up about her breakup with Yo Gotti and why she's drawn to certain kinds of men. JoJo hints that she has a type, leading to honest talk about dating patterns and relationships. She also gets real about the unique challenges of raising her son as a single mother and the childhood body image insecurities that JoJo admits he contributed to by calling her "fat" during arguments.

    Angela also recalls the exact moment she realized she was famous - standing in Times Square after Run's House aired when someone asked for her picture. She and JoJo also break down the pressures of being from a successful family and why having famous parents actually makes it harder, not easier.

    Also:

    • Pastry outselling Jordan Brand at Foot Locker
    • Body transformation from insecurity to fitness obsession
    • Plant-based lifestyle and wellness routines for mental health
    • Why Simmons kids don't get handouts despite the famous name

    From Viral Mistake to Redemption: Loomis on Rising Again Aug 19, 2025
    Show notes

    Sometimes our biggest mistakes become our greatest teachers. For singer and performer Loomis, a nervous National Anthem performance that went viral became the catalyst for a conversation about resilience, vulnerability, and refusing to let one moment define your entire story.

    In this deeply personal episode, Loomis shares her journey from an abusive relationship to finding the courage to pursue her dreams in music. "When I left that really abusive relationship, I said, what I'm gonna do? What I love to do. I love to sing," she tells JoJo, describing how reconnecting with her passion became her path to healing.

    The conversation takes an emotional turn as Loomis recounts the morning of her viral performance - how she looked for signs from her recently deceased mother and grandmother, found butterflies circling her, and still felt terrified to perform. When technical difficulties disrupted her performance, leading to the viral moment, Loomis reveals how it actually opened unexpected doors and became part of her larger story of resilience.

    Key topics covered:

    • Escaping an abusive relationship and reclaiming her voice through music

    • Why she refuses to be a "content creator" and prefers authentic connection over social media fame

    • Her philosophy on overcoming fear: "All you got to do is two minutes... imagine how you're going to feel doing something you're so scared to do"


    Dr. Jay Barnett on Trauma, Love & Letting Go Aug 12, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Jay Barnett's story could have ended tragically twice. The former NFL player survived two suicide attempts, left an abusive home at 16, and found healing through an unexpected white family who showed him what unconditional love looked like. Now a mental health therapist, author, and speaker, he's dedicated his life to helping Black men break free from trauma and build healthy relationships.

    On this powerful episode of the For Good podcast, Dr. Jay opens up to Joseph "JoJo" Simmons about the moment Woody Marr became the first man to hug him, how that experience taught him boys need emotional connection to become emotionally available men, and why the dating pool is "screwed up" because people think they have to perform to be loved.

    Dr. Jay shares a moving story about a 76-year-old man who'd been carrying guilt about his Black teammate for over 70 years. He also explains how to know when you've truly moved beyond your past:

    "You know you're free when you can step back into that thing and it doesn't have the same influence."

    He and Joseph "JoJo" Simmons also dive into:

    • How childhood trauma shapes adult relationships and why boys need more emotional connection
    • The difference between accepting what happened and taking it on as your identity
    • Why creating safe spaces is about being safe with yourself first
    • His upcoming book on pace and nervous system regulation with Penguin Random House

    Freeway Rick Ross on Making Millions, Prison, and the 3 Books That Changed Everything Aug 05, 2025
    Show notes

    At one point, Freeway Rick Ross was making at least $1 million every day. From tennis player to drug kingpin to prisoner to mentor, his story is one of transformation, education, and second chances. He joins Joseph "JoJo" Simmons on the For Good Podcast to talk about how he went from being a "square" athlete who'd never touched drugs to making millions in the crack era, serving 20+ years in prison, and finding redemption through reading over 300 books behind bars.

    Key Topics:

    • From Tennis Court to Streets: How Rick went from playing tennis to making millions selling drugs because he "was looking for a way to get out the ghetto"
    • Learning to Read at 28: The moment in prison when Rick realized only he could save himself and taught himself to read
    • The Three Life-Changing Books: Rick shares the essential reads that gave him "all the principles to do whatever you want to do in the world"
    • Coming Home with Nothing: Being essentially homeless with $200 and building a t-shirt empire from a Joe Rogan suggestion
    • Mentoring the Next Generation: His current work speaking at schools, supporting reentry programs, and breaking cycles of violence

    Rick's story proves that transformation is possible at any moment—that with discipline, education, and intention, anyone can rewrite their story and help others do the same.


    From Sesame Street to Safe Spaces: Darnell Lamont Walker on Grief, Mental Health & Storytelling Jul 29, 2025
    Show notes

    Darnell Lamont Walker is an Emmy nominated writer, filmmaker, and death doula whose storytelling spans continents, genres, and generations.

    He's written for children's shows like Karma's World, Blues Clues & You, and Rubble & Crew — using imagination and heart to help young people understand life's biggest lessons. But behind the scenes, Darnell has also answered a deeper calling: guiding others through grief, loss, and healing. On this episode of the For Good podcast, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons sits down with Darnell for a powerful conversation about what it means to create safe spaces — especially for Black men and children — through storytelling, vulnerability, and community care. From the creative breakthroughs of the Sesame Workshop Writers Room to his deeply personal work as a death doula, Darnell opens up about how loss shaped his mission, and why his upcoming book Never Can Say Goodbye is his most meaningful work yet. Together, they explore: How kids' shows can introduce emotional literacy in accessible, joyful ways What it means to be a death doula — and how the role helps people live more fully Why safe spaces and creative courage are essential for Black mental health The importance of community, self-care, and the audacity to keep going This one's for anyone navigating loss, chasing creative freedom, or building softer worlds for the next generation. Follow Darnell's journey at: https://www.darnellwalker.com/ Instagram: [@hello.darnell](https://www.instagram.com/hello.darnell/) 🔔 Don't forget to hit the Subscribe button and turn on notifications to stay updated on all our latest videos! 🎥 🌐 Learn more about 3isFor and our mission to uplift the plant, the people and the planet: https://www.3isfor.com ✨ Follow us on Instagram for more behind-the-scenes moments and exclusive content: https://www.instagram.com/3isfor/


    Becoming Peace: Dr. Jay Barnett on Healing, Burnout, and Emotional Stability Jul 22, 2025
    Show notes

    Dr. Jay Barnett is a former NFL player turned mental health therapist, author, and speaker—on a mission to help Black men and communities heal. After a three-year, 36-city Just Heal Bro tour that reached over 18,000 men, Jay found himself burnt out and battling depression, suicide ideation, and hormonal collapse.

    In this episode, he joins host Joseph "JoJo" Simmons to talk about nervous system regulation, the burden of being a giver, and how he rebuilt from the inside out. From morning routines and putting the phone in the kitchen, to redefining what it means to be a provider in a partnership, Jay breaks down what real emotional wellness looks like for Black men.

    He shares:

    • Why emotional stability—not money—is the true foundation of a successful home
    • How he recovered from burnout and vertigo after the tour
    • The role of testosterone, holistic healing, and Black men's health in his journey
    • Why rest isn't a luxury, and how to start reclaiming your peace today
    • The deeper meaning of "control the pace"—in business, relationships, and life

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