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Jillian “JJ” Simmons Mother. Entertainer. Philanthropist. Author. Jillian “JJ” Simmons, a veteran radio host from Cincinnati, Ohio, is more than just another voice to fill the airwaves. As an on-air talent, she has captivated listeners from major cities from across the country, including her hometown Cincinnati (WIZF-FM), Dayton (WROU-FM), New York City (WBLS-FM, where she worked alongside “The Queen of All Media,” Wendy Williams), Indianapolis (WHHH-FM), and now Houston (KBXX-FM) . Over the years, she has interviewed many of the rich, famous and influential, including President Barack Obama, and she has contributed her voice of experience to the ongoing dialogue on the impact of Hip Hop on the American social and political landscape. Having lost two uncles to AIDS, JJ is also a champion of AIDS education and awareness. She sits on the Board Of Directors for AIDS Foundation Houston. In addition to being a positive influence on people she meets through her work, JJ is a proud mother to a beautiful eight-year-old daughter. She uses her passion for the” mommy experience” to motivate other single mothers through her network and website SingleMoms.com. Although she has always had an innate desire to empower others, raising a daughter has deepened her desire to foster change in the lives of women, and inspired her to give birth to JJ’s I’m Me Foundation. In keeping with her mission to create opportunities for positive social interactions and character-building experiences, JJ’s I’m Me Foundation provides tools to improve the esteem and self worth of girls and young women.