Kelvin Lyons Hosts "What's Good Bro?" Podcast

Kelvin Lyons

2023-2024 Towards Creative Leadership Fellow

Kelvin Lyons is a devoted project manager and community organizer, driven by his passion for cultivating leaders and fostering connections between men, youth and businesses to fortify and empower the community. Beyond his professional commitments, he actively engages as a mentor and basketball coach, working closely with young men aged 16 to 24 through local and national organizations.

Kelvin firmly believes that music serves as a potent tool for creating a movement that informs, inspires and generates positive outcomes. His enthusiasm for curating music showcase productions was ignited during his involvement with Sofar Sounds and RAW artist showcases prior to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In 2019, he launched the "What's Good Bro?" podcast and production team — a dedicated platform aimed at amplifying the voices of Black men while inspiring the audience to become self-leaders and positive contributors to the community. Over the past three years, they have experienced remarkable growth, accumulating over 1,000 YouTube subscribers, 700 Instagram followers and nurturing an engaged community of Black men committed to personal growth and community building.

Their content comprises conversation series that delve into pivotal topics, including core values, leadership, mindset, mental health, masculinity and the profound influence of hip-hop and their culture. Their vision entails the continuous creation of impactful series that inform, empower and uplift the audience. Furthermore, they are thrilled to broaden their reach through the launch of an annual artist showcase titled "Local 4 Now," featuring emerging hip-hop artists from the DMV region. By amplifying their voices and sharing their stories, they aspire to inspire future generations and contribute to the ongoing success of these talented and driven artists. Together, they are dedicated to building a more resilient and empowered community.