What do a retired police officer, a criminal defense lawyer, and a music executive have in common? They all came from the same streets that swallowed up their peers--and they all made it out with a story worth telling.

In this debut episode of Forward Always, hosts Yohance “The People’s Lawyer,” Ashon Da Don, and Ghost of Orlando sit down for a raw, unfiltered conversation about the defining moments that pushed them forward. From surviving a life-threatening shooting to failing the bar exam by half a point, from getting kicked out the house at 18 to watching friends never make it home--these are the real stories behind the success.

They break down: the role fathers, mothers, and OGs played in shaping them; why today’s generation is missing the blueprint their elders provided; how social media has replaced the community village; the difference between a wise man and a fool; and why one bad decision can cost you 45 years of freedom.

This isn’t motivational fluff. This is lived experience from men who’ve been on both sides of the system and chose to keep moving forward.

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