Termanology, Founder of Good Dad Gang, on The Purpose Chasers

Showing up for your kids is not a hashtag. For Termanology, it became a clothing brand, a book and a worldwide nonprofit.

If you know Termanology for his lyrical skills, you might be surprised by his other passion: fighting for fathers’ rights and changing how men show up for their kids.
In this Purpose Chasers episode, we dive deep into the Good Dad Gang movement and his powerful book 100 Ways to Be a Better Dad , a guide that’s challenged even my own ideas of fatherhood.

“Being a good dad isn’t convenient. It’s a commitment.”

The Birth of Good Dad Gang

What started as a hashtag became a t‑shirt, then a clothing brand, and ultimately a worldwide nonprofit.
The mission? To push back against a system where too many dads are reduced to “weekend parents” after custody disputes, and to celebrate fathers who refuse to disappear.

Breaking Generational Curses

In chapter nine of his book, Termanology writes about breaking cycles of poverty, trauma, and unhealthy habits, and not passing them to your kids.
It’s about more than avoiding fast food or saving for college; it’s about awareness, intention, and presence.

From Words to Action

This isn’t just a message. Termanology and Good Dad Gang walk it out, like when a merch drop funded 100 backpacks for kids at a Boys & Girls Club in Massachusetts.
If you promise to show up, you show up. No excuses.

Fatherhood in a Culture That Glorifies the Opposite

In an industry where disappearing dads are normalized, Termanology is taking a risk, advocating for fathers while holding them accountable. And the response? Even stronger from mothers than he expected.

Why This Episode Matters

Whether you’re a dad, a mentor, or someone who grew up without a father, you’ll leave this interview challenged and inspired to redefine what showing up looks like.

Watch the full conversation on YouTube to hear Termanology break down the realities of fatherhood and hip‑hop culture, and why Good Dad Gang matters.
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