Forward Always

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FORWARD ALWAYS. The Mindset. The Mission. The Movement. Three men who made it out of the streets share raw, unfiltered conversations about what it really takes to move forward. Hosted by Yohance "The People's Lawyer," Ashon Da Don, and Ghost of Orlando, a criminal defense attorney, retired police officer, and music executive. Each episode delivers real talk on mentorship, manhood, mental strength, and breaking generational cycles. No scripts. No sugar coating. Just lived experience from men who've been on both sides of the system. This is the blueprint your OGs would've given you.

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The Legal Game: What Nobody Taught You About Traffic Stops, Self-Defense and the Justice System 08.07.2026 1:14:25

On this episode of Forward Always, Yohance The People's Lawyer, Ashon, and Ghost OG Ghost Orlando break down what really happens during a traffic stop, how self-defense law actually works, and why the media's first version of a story is rarely the full picture. Drawing on real experience from both sides of the badge, the hosts walk through why comply and move on can save your life, what yo...

The Coach Raising CEOs, Not Just Ballers | Forward Always Ep. 5 ft. Coach Bruce Hicks 24.06.2026 59:59

Most young athletes who finally see real money are broke three to five years later. Why? Because nobody taught them what to do once the check clears. In Episode 5 of Forward Always, the crew sits down with Coach Bruce Hicks, founder and executive director of Pure Basketball, a program that has been developing student athletes for 17 years from New Jersey and New York down to Orlando, Florida. Coac...

Love, Lies, and Lessons: What Relationships Taught Us About Growth and Accountability 04.06.2026 1:13:34

Real talk about love, heartbreak, and the hard lessons that come from navigating relationships when you are young, stubborn, and not yet ready to face yourself. In this episode of Forward Always, Yohance (The People's Lawyer), Ashon (Shonda Don), and Ghost (OG Ghost Orlando) get raw and unfiltered about the relationship mistakes they made, the consequences they nearly didn't survive, and w...

From Orlando to the World: DJ Double OO on Beats, Business, and Breaking Through 21.05.2026 1:12:09

What does it take to go from spinning records in Orlando to performing at international festivals in Brazil, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia? DJ Double OO -- internationally known DJ, producer, and co-founder of the phrase "Orlando's Own" -- sits down with Yohance "The People's Lawyer," Ashon "Shonda Don," and OG Ghost Orlando for one of the most eye-...

We All Crashed Out. Here's How We Came Back. 07.05.2026 1:15:59

What happens when life hits you with no playbook and no instructions? In this episode of Forward Always, Yohance, Ashon, and Ghost get raw about the moments that forced them to grow up, leave old habits behind, and step into the men they were meant to become. From standing before a judge as a teenager, to getting that phone call about becoming a father, to navigating the pressures of law enforceme...

We Almost Didn’t Make It: 3 Black Men Share The Moments That Changed Everything 23.04.2026 1:09:41

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 momen...