Angela Simmons: From Whippin' Pastry to Single Parenthood & Dating in the Spotlight
Release Date: 08/26/2025
The Loneliness Epidemic: Dr. Marisa G. Franco on Loneliness, Belonging & Connection
For Good
Joseph "JoJo" Simmons sits down with psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Marisa G. Franco to dig into why adult friendships are so hard to maintain — and why loneliness is now a public health crisis. Drawing from the science of attachment and her book Platonic, Dr. Franco breaks down how connection shapes your mental health, how long you live, and why showing up for each other matters more than we think. Loneliness isn't just a feeling — it's a threat to your health, your mindset, and even your lifespan. On this episode of the For Good Podcast, Joseph "JoJo" Simmons welcomes Dr. Marisa...
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Therapy Won't Fix You & That's the Point: Kati Morton on Trauma, Healing & Mental Health
For Good
JoJo Simmons and Vanessa Simmons sit down with licensed therapist, mental health educator, and author Kati Morton for a raw and real conversation about trauma, stigma, and what healing actually looks like. With over 1 million YouTube subscribers, Kati has made mental health education accessible to millions — and today she's dropping gems on anxiety, PTSD, therapy myths, and why healing is a privilege, not a finish line. Mental health impacts how we show up every single day — but most of us were never taught how to talk about it, let alone heal from it. On this episode of the For Good...
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From Sleeping in His Car to Dressing the World | Manny Jackson on Resilience, Creativity & Purpose
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Manny Jackson shares how resilience, creativity, and purpose helped him turn struggle into impact. In this episode of the For Good Podcast, JoJo Simmons sits down with designer, stylist, and cultural innovator Manny Jackson for a powerful conversation on resilience, creativity, and purpose. From hand-painting clothes in his mom’s garage and selling t-shirts in the subway to building Thread House and launching impactful initiatives like Street Sleeper, Manny’s journey is a testament to what happens when you bet on yourself. Manny opens up about overcoming homelessness, mental health...
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Breaking Generational Trauma: Why You’ve Never Felt Peace | Dr. Mariel Buqué
For Good
Why do so many people feel anxious, reactive, or unsettled—even when life seems “fine”? Dr. Mariel Buqué joins Joseph “JoJo” Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast to break down intergenerational trauma, how it’s passed down, and what it really takes to heal it. For many of us, trauma didn’t start with us—but it lives in us. Dr. Mariel Buqué, licensed psychologist and author of Break the Cycle, joins Joseph “JoJo” Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast for a powerful conversation on intergenerational trauma, emotional inheritance, and what it...
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The Work You Don’t See: Mike T on Physical Health, Consistency & Mental Strength
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What does it really take to stay disciplined when no one is watching? Mike T joins Joseph “JoJo” Simmons and Vanessa Simmons on the For Good Podcast for a raw conversation in the gym about fitness, mental toughness, and building a lifestyle rooted in consistency, not motivation. Discipline isn’t just about the gym—it’s a mindset. In this episode of the For Good Podcast, Joseph “JoJo” Simmons and Vanessa Simmons sit down with Mike T for an unfiltered conversation straight from the workout floor, where fitness meets mental resilience. Mike T breaks down what it really means to...
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The Comeback Mindset: Tim Storey on Ego, Faith & Turning Setbacks Into Setups
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What does it really take to make a comeback? Tim Storey, world-renowned “comeback coach,” joins Joseph “JoJo” Simmons on the For Good Podcast to break down mindset, faith, ego, and the process of rebuilding after life knocks you down. From personal loss to working with icons like Kanye West and Denzel Washington, Tim shares the truth about failure, resilience, and finding your next chapter. Tim Storey has built a career helping some of the world’s top athletes, entertainers, and leaders turn their lowest moments into powerful comebacks. On this episode of the For Good Podcast, he...
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From NBA Stardom to Losing It All: Rashad McCants on Money, Fame & Hard Lessons
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Former NBA player and NCAA champion Rashad McCants joins Joseph “JoJo” Simmons on the For Good Podcast to talk about the reality behind fame, money, and public scrutiny. From being robbed by a financial advisor as a rookie to the pressures of dating in the spotlight, McCants opens up about the lessons that shaped his life on and off the court. Former NBA guard and UNC national champion Rashad McCants sits down with Joseph “JoJo” Simmons on the For Good Podcast for a raw conversation about fame, finances, and the hidden pressures that come with success at a young age. McCants...
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Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns | Vienna Pharaon on Healing “Origin Wounds”
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Licensed therapist and bestselling author Vienna Pharaon joins JoJo Simmons on the For Good podcast to unpack how our childhood experiences shape the way we show up in relationships. Drawing from her book The Origins of You, Vienna explains how “origin wounds” form — and how understanding them can help us break unhealthy patterns in love, family, and life. Why do we keep repeating the same relationship patterns — even when we know they aren’t good for us? In this episode of the For Good podcast, JoJo Simmons sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon for a...
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Vanessa Simmons Joins as Co-Host | A New Era of the For Good Podcast
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Vanessa Simmons officially joins JoJo Simmons as co-host of the For Good Podcast. In this powerful season premiere, they open up about Vanessa’s first encounter with racism, the challenges of modern parenting, and why changing your mindset is the foundation for doing good — even on your hardest days. It’s a new season and a new chapter. Vanessa Simmons joins her brother JoJo as the official co-host of the For Good Podcast — and the conversation starts with honesty. Vanessa reflects on her first encounter with racism as a child and how that moment shaped her awareness of the world....
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The Power of Emotional Intelligence with Dr. Marc Brackett
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What if the real key to better relationships, stronger leadership, and personal growth isn’t grinding harder — but understanding your emotions? This week on the For Good Podcast, JoJo and Vanessa sit down with Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and author of Permission to Feel, to unpack why emotional intelligence may be the most important skill we’re not taught. From parenting and partnerships to business and brotherhood, Dr. Brackett explains how naming, understanding, and regulating our emotions can transform the way we show up in every...
info_outlineWhen 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