Building a Platform for Black Fathers - Step by Step | Co-Founder, Lamar Johnson | Ep. #78

In this episode, we sit down with Lamar Johnson, co-founder of Dear Fathers; a pioneering media platform reshaping the narrative around Black fatherhood through storytelling, mental wellness support, and generational healing.

Growing up without an active father, Lamar transformed pain into purpose. Today, Dear Fathers has grown into a national movement uplifting Black dads, creating safe spaces for vulnerability, and offering real tools for mental and emotional wellness … including therapy access, media storytelling, and community programs.

From viral social content to panels featuring icons like Odell Beckham Jr. and Master P, Lamar shares how Dear Fathers evolved from a vision into a cultural force.


In This Episode, We Discuss

✅ Turning personal struggle into purpose-driven leadership
✅ How Dear Fathers began (founded in 2019) & their mission
✅ Raising two daughters and the lessons fatherhood brings
✅ Going viral & gaining support from NBA players & influencers
✅ Launching STR8 Mental therapy services during COVID
✅ The power of storytelling for healing & community building
✅ Expanding into wellness, apps, programs & fatherhood initiatives


Episode Background

Cam and Glenn met Lamar at The 2025 Entrepreneur Experience, where Lamar led a powerful Dear Fathers panel highlighting fatherhood, vulnerability, and entrepreneurship. That connection sparked continued collaboration and meaningful dialogue. Now brought to The L3 Perspective audience.

Stay tuned to the end when Lamar chooses between Life, Love, or Leadership in our signature question.