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 challenges, and rejection, and how he turned those experiences into fuel for his creativity and mission. He shares how no one handed him success, he went out and got it, and why staying authentic and intentional has been key to his growth.

The conversation also dives into community impact, upcycling fashion, and his belief that before you can dress the world, you have to address the world.

This episode is about more than fashion. It's about purpose, perseverance, and using your gifts to create opportunities for others.

Tap in for a conversation that will leave you inspired to take action and believe in your vision.