#fatherhoodislit by James Lopez
Last Updated: April 21, 2026
Your PRESENCE never has to be BORING! Join James Lopez founder of http://Cool4Dads.com every week as he and his guests explore the best and worst parts of Fatherhood. Real topics, real unfiltered conversations, the DAD way.MAKE YOUR PRESENCE FELT #FatherhoodIsLit
S3 Ep104: Health Scare, How Much Should The Kids Know?
As fathers, there are times when we have to think about what we say to our kids. Without context, things can get crazy. This week I wanted to talk about how a recent health scare had me dodging questions from the family.
S3 Ep103: No Health, No Dad: We Do It For Our Kids
Health is one of those things many of us don't pay mind to until we have a big scare!
S3 Ep102: Kicks & Your Kids, The Sole Connection with Kian Miller
How do you build a connection with your child?
S3 Ep101: Deadbeat People: Selfish vs Selfless
When you hear the word deadbeat, you associate it with a deadbeat mother or father but others can be deadbeats as well!
S3 Ep100: Teaching Your Kids How To Handle A Gun
Where I'm from the streets taught many of us about guns at an early age! As a father, I'm trying to minimize what my kids learn from the streets and decided that it was up to me to teach them how to PROPERLY handle a gun. Off we went!
S3 Ep99: Child Support: We Do It For Our Kids
Around here, real child support isn't just a check we write to the court system. Instead, child support is being there for your child's ups and downs as they grow in life.
S3 Ep98: Learning from Social Working with Bas Moreno
When social workers came around, kids in my neighborhood worried and so did some of the parents!
S3 Ep97: Traditions: It's who you do it with that matters.
Were traditions huge in your family? I didn't know they were until I had my own kids and started forming our own traditions with them!
S3 Ep96: We Do It For Our Kids! Black Fathers Now! x #FatherhoodIsLit
Conversations help us grow and when we grow our kids grow with us!
S3 Ep95: Got Sole: Attending A Trade Show With Your Kids
Ever thought about taking your kids to a trade show? We took our oldest to the Got Sole Sneaker Trade Show to watch him work and man did he kill it! The most important lesson here was to remember that our kids know way more than they sometimes show! Tune in to hear how we did it and how you can do the same!
S3 Ep94: Actions over resolutions, the dad way!
Resolutions, are they holding you down, or are your actions doing so?
S3 Ep93: Self-care: Who's There For You
Who's going to take care of your child's most valuable asset, YOU?
S2 Ep92: Rewarding your kids for doing right
We parents are great at acknowledging when our kids do bad, it's time to keep that same ENERGY when they do GOOD! This week we talked about rewarding your kids for doing good and why it's ok to do so!
S2 Ep91: Teaching your kids to defend themselves with Mike Roman of Rumble In The Bronx
How do you teach your kids to defend themselves? That's a question we all have to really think about as our world and issues change! This week, I got my homie Mike Roman, founder of Rumble In The Bronx, to come through to drop gems! We covered everything from bullying to snitching to having your kids learning how to DEFEND themselves.
S2 Ep90: Dad, I'm Built Different
"Dad, I'm built different!" My son hit me with that line and at 1st I couldn't stop laughing. Then I realized he was right and damn I'm proud to have been part of that. Tune in to find out why our kids ARE BUILT DIFFERENT and why we need to keep applying that pressure on them to be different.
S2 Ep89: Teaching your kids to love themselves with Vernon Gibbs II
You always hear that kids need to learn how to love themselves first but how the hell do we teach that without turning them into cocky monsters? Oh #dadlife, you got to love it! This week we had the homie Vernon Gibbs II come through and drop some gems for the fellas. He tells us why he wrote “When Good Fruit Goes Bad” And how it can help with those lessons we all know our kids need! Tune in!
S2 Ep88: Little Things Turn Into Big Things
Sometimes we do things for our kids that we think are little or small in comparison to other things but in reality, are huge for our kids. This week we cover how little things turned into big things on our side of fatherhood as we celebrated Father's Day with friends.
S2 Ep87: 3 Little Things That Make Fatherhood Special
Father's Day is always a special day! This week we talked about 3 things that we sometimes overlook that make this life the best life!
S2 Ep86: Overcoming Clubfoot and more with Christian Penn
How does a father deal with Clubfoot or any other birth defect his child might have? It starts with faith and research! This week we had our friend Christian Penn of nonprofit Projectivity come through to talk to us about overcoming Clubfoot with his son Max.
S2 Ep85: Surviving Boring Events
Taking chances means you will run into boring events. It's part of #dadlife but we can do something about the events we choose to attend. Listen to how we survive and sometimes even avoid boring events by researching them, batching events, and remember why we are there to begin with.
S2 Ep84: Never Settling For Less with Mario Armstrong
Mario Armstrong believes we should never settle for less, but how do we teach our kids that? This week Mario came through and blessed us with gems on how we can teach our kids all about it. From a $2 bank account to 2 time Emmy Award recipient, Mario Armstrong never settles for less, now we get to hear how he applies that to his own SON. GEMS on GEMS!
S2 Ep83: teaching Your Kids About Manners, The Dad Way
Ever held the door for someone and have them walk right on by without saying thank you? Yeah about that! This week we covered why dope Fathers like YOURSELF, need to teach kids about manners and how to uphold them!
S2 Ep82: Business building as a dad with James Oliver
Can a busy dad start a successful business? Of course, he can, he's a superhero! This week we had serial entrepreneur and founder of the ParentPrenuer Foundation James Oliver come through. He dropped gems on starting a business, running it while being a father, and funding time to regroup from everything to keep YOUR mind RIGHT!
S2 Ep81: What to do when lessons backfire
Sometimes the lesson we want to teach our kids backfires and that's ok! This week we covered not knowing it all, how our kids know more than us sometimes, and falling back on your life experiences when our lessons backfire. Our kids will be better than US simply because we CARE!
S2 Ep80: Education Starts At Home w/ Derek Phillips
How important are you, THE FATHER, to your child's education? More important than you know! This week we have Derek Phillips, CEO of the Real Dads Network and retired Assistant Principal dropping gems on the education side and why our PRESENCE there matters. Education starts at home, COVID has taught us that and now we can learn how other dads handle their business on the education side.
S2 Ep79: Protecting all kids, even the ones that aren't yours.
As fathers it's easy protecting our OWN kids but should we PROTECT those that aren't ours? Hell YEAH! It takes a village to raise a KID, are you an asset to that village or just another body? REAL FATHERS protect all KIDS around them, blood or not. Tune in to hear how and why it even matters.
S2 Ep78: Minivan Dad Life with Nate Watson
This week we wanted to know how a dad with a hooked-up Minivan gets down on the FATHERHOOD side of things and asked the homie, Nate Watson, to hook us up! We talked about taking kids to a car show, living life your way, and hooking up your minivan to rider out in style!
S2 Ep77: Vacationing With Kids During Covid
Thinking about vacationing during COVID with the KIDS? It's still scary out there but with a little research, you can do your thing. We took a small vacation to visit family and man did we need it. We kept it safe though, tune in to hear how we did it by researching EVERYTHING!
S2 Ep76: Coparenting for the win with Joel Leon
Coparenting is one of those things that can put a smile on our faces or have us hating each other. This week I wanted to find out how Joel Leon approaches coparenting. He reminded me that this whole coparenting thing is a team effort to have your kids win and that the words we use against each other matter!
S2 Ep75: Dad caught COVID
Dad Caught Covid, those 3 words would haunt me for almost a whole month. I caught it, don't know how and assumed I passed it along to my kids. IT SUCKED big time and this week we talk all about it.
S2 Ep74: Balancing #DadLife w/ Statik Selektah
This week I wanted to know how FATHERS like Hip Hop Legend Statik Selektah work on balancing #dadlife and everything else.
S2 Ep73: Teaching your kids about settling
How do you teach your kids about settling? We went on a shopping spree at Supreme and my oldest settled for goods he didn't care about! I went off instead of educating. Here is what I should have done instead!
S2 Ep72: Fatherhood The Greatest Gift A Man Can Get
It's the holidays and there is no greater gift than being a FATHER! On this weeks episode we covered why our presence isn't valued in dollars, how we can be a blessing to others while waiting for our own blessings and why our little or big family is the greatest gift we dads can ever receive.
S2 Ep71: Teaching Your Kids About Paying It Forward
Paying it forward looks different depending on the person but no matter what, IT MATTERS! This week we covered why we FATHERS should teach our kids about Paying It Forward and why it matters. Got some tips for us? Let us know @FatherhoodIsLit on all social media platforms.
S2 Ep70: Overcoming Trauma with Anthony Snow
We all have had trauma in our lives but how do you overcome it to become the best FATHER possible? You identify it and this week we have the author of “Embrace Fatherhood,” Anthony Snow representing. Anthony tells us how he overcame trauma while being a youth and even now as an adult. It’s not always easy, Anthony dropped gems! Let us know how you DO IT!
S2 Ep69: Being Thankful For #DadLife
Many wait for Thanksgiving to give thanks, #RealDads are thankful everyday! For this weeks episode we covered some of the things we don’t usually say we are grateful for often. We give everything up for them, we get to teach them things we learned later in life and we get to build our own little family! All things to be grateful for, tune in to hear why!
S2 Ep68: Kids & The Stock Market with Howard Lindzon
I love the stock market and have had some ups and most definitely have had my share of down days. This week I wanted to find our how a full time investor teaches his kids about the market and asked Howard Lindzon, founder of StockTwits, investor in RobinHood and more to drop some gems. He hooked us up so our kids can get that work in and don't worry, if you're not into the market, our chat will help YOU get started!
S2 Ep67: Behind The Smoke: Gems From Friends
As FATHERS, gems present themselves all the time but sometimes we are just too busy to soak it in. This week, we take a step back and focus on 3 gems our previous guests have dropped. They come from Shannon McCollum(ep4,) Devo Springsteen(ep64,) and Clinton Sparks(ep66) as they tell us how they make their presence felt.
S2 Ep66: Making Time 4 Your Kids w/Clinton Sparks Get Familiar
This week I wanted to sit down with a legend in the music world that is everywhere and I mean everywhere! His name is Clinton Sparks and although he is always on the move making moves, he never misses the chance to make his presence felt with his family. This week we break down how he does it, how he embraces his role as a pops, and how he pushes his kids to get busy like he does without being that dad.
S2 Ep65: Hidden Lessons In Reselling With Your Kids
Kids know what they can see! I love teaching my kids about business and this week we focused on some of the hidden lessons in reselling with your kids! These are lessons they won’t learn in school but can learn from dad and the hustle.
S2 Ep64: Sky's The Limit w/ Devo Springsteen
I love pushing my kids to achieve greatness and to chase their dreams but it’s not always easy. This week I asked my friend Devon Harris aka Devo Springsteen to come through and drop gems on teaching your kids that the sky truly is the limit! Devo has won Grammys, cofounded G.O.O.D Music, and is now doing his thing in the technology world like a boss. Devo filled us in on how he does it and plans to teach his kids about it as well. It starts with us as an example, make your presence felt.
S2 Ep63: Enforcing lessons without forcing them
Sometimes we FATHERS need to get creative on how we enforce or even teach lessons without forcing them upon your kids. This week I talked about why it’s important, how kids know it all, and how we have to evaluate the stakes with our kids in mind to make it happen. #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep62: Encouraging Kids To Be Themselves with Kenneth Kellogg
How do you encourage your kids that being themselves is the best thing they can be? This week we had the homie Kenneth Kellogg who is an Opera Singer, come through and hook us up. Kenneth kept it so real as he described life as a youth and now Opera Dad.
S2 Ep61: Leading By Example, The Dad Way
There is no bar higher than the one we present and because of that #RealDads focus on Leading By Example. On this episode we covered why it matters, it’s by product and how it makes us better overall FATHERS. Oh and yes it’s ok to get it wrong at times, it what we do after that matters.
S2 Ep60: The City Dads Group w/ Matt Schneider
I joined the City Dads Group over 4 years ago and it was one of the smartest things I could ever do. This week we sit with the Co-founder of the City Dads Group, Matt Schneider. We covered what motivated him to start a group, its future and why other FATHERS should join as well. Tune in! #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep59: The Covid School Year
2020 has become the year of Home Schooling as we deal with COVID and it hasn’t been easy for many of us. This week we covered communicating with your children’s teachers, expectations and more as we dads step up and help out with our kids’ education.
S2 Ep58: New Dad Smell w/ Adam "Lucid" Said
That New Dad Smell is one we wear with pride! I sat down with my friend Adam “Lucid” Said of DeadLife Studios to compare the differences between a new dad and a seasoned vet. We talked about the mythical blueprint and how his daughter inspires his legacy.
S2 Ep57: The Roles Of Fatherhood
As our kids grow, our role as FATHERS changes. Our babies become adults and it makes you think about the role we play in their lives. Are we still needed? Of course, dads like us will never stop fathering our kids!
S2 Ep56: Building Memories with Dude Dad
Building dope memories with your kids has to be one of the greatest things we can do as parents, especially dads. This week we sat down with Taylor Calmus aka Dude Dad who takes building to the next level. He has his kids driving around in souped-up power wheels and is always building something dope for them to play with. Tune in to find out how and why he does it! #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep55: Taking Time For Yourself
We as FATHERS go extra hard for our kids, sometimes forgetting to take care of ourselves. We can't be at our best if we don't feel our best, this week I talked about FATHERS taking out time to reenergize.
S2 Ep54: Getting Creative with Brandon Busy Rivera
This week we sit down with Brandon “Busy” Rivera, Head of Creativity at Cinematic Music Group. I wanted to find out how a dad like Busy, that's always busy, gets down and encourages his daughter to get creative. He hooked us up and told us why #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep53: When Dad Needs Quality Time
This week I had to basically beg my kids for some quality time together at home. I used threats and implemented a simple rule, 1 person wins 2 games and we are done. They thought they were slick, I was slicker. Find out how I got my quality time in with the kids and how you can do the same.
S2 Ep52: The Swagger Dad w/ Danny Reyes
This week we sat down with the homie Danny Reyes, aka Swagger Dad, to talk style and swag as a father. If you’re like me, having a stain FREE shirt is as stylish as we get and Danny made sure to let us know that style is what YOU make of it! Tune in to get your swag on
S2 Ep51: Reselling with your kids
Reselling is the new wave but it’s always been around! Kids and even adults are reselling march and other goods to make huge profits. My son wanted in, I took the opportunity to teach him about entrepreneurship. Here’s what we learned together.
S2 Ep50: From Hip Hop to Fatherhood w/ Rob Markman
This week I had the honor to talk fatherhood with one of the OGs of Hip Hop, Rob Markman. Rob has become one of the most respected journalists in the game and has even taken his dream a step further by releasing his own album titled Write To Dream. We covered how Hip Hop plays a role in his fathering and so much more. Tune in
S2 Ep49: The Essential Dads, Yup That's Us #FatherhoodIsLit
I am, better yet, we are Essential Dads! We all may not be first responders and we might not all be an essential employee but that doesn't mean that we are not essential to our kids. We matter and in this episode we covered 2 big reasons why we are ESSENTIAL. Salutes to all the dads out there making a difference.
S2 Ep48: #FatherhoodIsLit with Chuck Creekmur of AllHipHop.com
This week we sat down with Chuck Creekmur who is an og in the hip hop journalism game and is the founder of AllHipHop.com We talked about fatherhood, how hip hop has influenced his life and how he is teaching his daughter about the culture. Chuck dropped gems and even talked about a concert he took his daughter to with Jay Z and Jay Electronica. My type of concert.
S2 Ep47: Marching For Equality w/ Your Kids
#BlackLivesMatter My son and I marched alongside 1000 protestors on Staten Island for equality! It was one of those moments that hard to describe but easy to feel and I wanted to fill the community in on why it was important to be there fighting for what's right. Remember we matter and so do the lessons we teach, make your presence felt
S2 Ep46: Keeping it Hip Hop with DJ EFN
This week we sit down with Hip Hop legend DJ EFN. I wanted to find out how he handles being a father while also working in the industry. He kept it real like he does on both of his famous podcasts and didn’t hold back. Let’s get it. #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep45: Making Videos With Your Kids
Making videos with your kids can be fun but when you have a goal in mind, it can get REALLY frustrating real QUICK! I learned that the hard way as we made a paid video for the #dadscare series brought to you by Dove Men + Care.
S2 Ep44: Ned Schaut: Journaling Can Help Your Fathering
You ever used journaling to step your dad game up? We sat down with Ned Schaut creator of the Fatherhood Legacy Journal and the dope podcast Rebel and Create: Fatherhood Field Notes, to find out how he is using a journal to become a better father. He dropped gems on how a visual representation of your goals can go a long way in business and #dadlife. He kept it super real and dropped gems for the community.
S2 Ep43: Real World Lessons: 6ix9ine & Attention
Last week 6ix9ine made his return to the real world and had the internet going crazy! I caught a piece of his Instagram live with my son and the lessons started pouring in. Sometimes we as dads need real word activities to fuel our lessons, this was one of those days. Tune in to hear 3 of the lessons I had to share with my son thanks to a kid with rainbow hair.
S2 Ep42: Being Yourself with Julian Mitchell
I love being myself and love getting paid to be myself. This week I sat down with my friend Julian Mitchell founder of IQ Labs and Get Paid To Be Yourself to chat about #dadlife and more. He filled me in on how he is working to make sure his son knows he can be himself, get paid for it, and how we can do the same. It starts with self-belief and he dropped gems all about it. Get inspired and remember #FatherhoodIsLit if you let it be!
S2 Ep41: Benefits of being there, they are plentiful
As fathers, we can dwell on the negative or find a way to appreciate the positive things that are thrown our way. I know it’s not easy but even this pandemic has its positives. When will we ever get to spend this much time with our family? For this episode, we talk about a few of those positives and why YOU should appreciate them.
S2 Ep40: Where You Came From w/ Vic Medina
Remembering where you came from can be a huge deal for dads like Vic Medina. He has friends like Jay Z and Romeo Santos and is an executive at Roc Nation but that hasn’t changed the person that he is. This week we talked about Vic’s come up, how he is making sure to teach his kids about hustling, loyalty and never forgetting where you came from. This was raw and real, don't sleep.
S2 Ep39: Staying Strong with Kenny "Clutch" Thomas
Staying strong during rough times is easier said than done, but possible. This week we had Kenny aka The Dancing Dad come through and talk to us about staying STRONG! We all needed this conversation. Stay safe, stay healthy, stay STRONG!
S2 Ep38: Flipping The Script w/ Jason Wallace
I don't do politics but there's no denying the power of it when used for the right things. This week I sat down with my homie Jason Wallace who happens to be the Executive Director of the Commission on Fathers, Men and Boys at the DC Mayor's Office. He kept it so real and told us why he is fighting for dads every day with Flip The Script. We need people like Jason in politics and I'm so proud to call him an ally but most of all a friend.
S2 Ep37: Everybody Is Home #sendhelp
When trouble hits, #RealFathers step up to the plate but with this pandemic, well things are just a little too crazy! Everybody is home now and for many of us, this new normal is driving us crazy lol. Me included and due to that, I wanted to share a few dad hacks that have helped me with the first few weeks of having a full household 24/7.
S2 Ep36: The Life Of Dad with Art Eddy
The Life Of Dad is on full display all over the internet! Art Eddy knows this because he co-founded one of the 1st sites to showcase this. This week I sat down with Art to talk about creating the globally known website, The Life Of Dad, The Art Of Fatherhood Podcast he produces and of course my favorite, life as a SNEAKER DAD!
S2 Ep35: Being Grateful, The New Normal
With all the craziness around us, we sometimes forget how far we have made it. We take for granted the little things that made us who we are, the best FATHERS out there.
S2 Ep34: The Black Fathers Foundation with Matt Prestbury
No matter how manly or tough you are, there comes a time when a DAD needs another DAD, but where do we go when in need? This episode I sat down with Matt Prestbury, founder of the Black Fathers Foundation and the Black Fathers facebook group. His group has over 67k dope FATHERS with something to say. Dude is representing for Baltimore and the dads in a huge way. Tune in.
S2 Ep33: Fatherhood Is A 24/7 Gig
This week I was able to represent for the dads at a conference called Dad2.0Summit in the DC area! While there I connected with so many dads that firmly believe Fatherhood is a 24/7 gig. Check out how and why we are always on. Make your presence felt, #FatherhoodIsLit
S2 Ep32: Trucking & Fathering with Gerren Hoffman
When you think about trucking or the trucking DAD you picture someone that’s always on the road. At least that’s what I thought until I got to learn more from this week's guest Gerren Hoffman. Gee as we call him, is an owner/operator of a trucking company called Hoffman Transportation and tells us how a trucker gets busy as a father. He dropped gems on being a longshoreman to business owner but also why your VALUE matters more than anything when it comes to being that DAD.
S2 Ep31: Teaching Your Kids About Losses
I am a huge competitor! Due to this, I have learned how to take a loss and turn it into something positive. Now I'm trying to teach my son the same thing and man, it's not easy. In this episode, we dig into some of the ways I teach my son and kids around me about losses.
S2 Ep30: DADVICE with Chuck Dizzle
We all need advice when it comes to this thing we call FATHERHOOD!
S2 Ep29: One Resolution, Multiple Goals
This week we are starting off discussing new year resolutions but with a twist. I could never create a list of resolutions and resolutions shouldn’t feel like a "to do" list
S1 Ep28: #GoodDadGang With Termanology
We sat down with #GoodDadGang Founder and lyricist Termanology to talk about everything fatherhood. He kept it real from his battle for custody to building a brand that has people tattooing his company logo on them. Some do it for the gram, others leave a legacy. Daniel Carrillo told us why #FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep27: Modern Day Stay At Home Dad
Times are changing! Staying at home to care for your kids and family used to be a motherly thing to do, but now dads are stepping up to the plate. No matter the reason, maybe they are starting businesses from home as I did, dads are putting in work and are proud to do so. Check out how the Tamron Hall Show made me realize that society hates on us for being there but our families ultimately win!
S1 Ep26: Class Trips with Latif "Jet" Rivers of the Harlem Globetrotters
I love going on CLASS TRIPS with my kids and found a father who loves it just as much as I do. Latif "Jet" Rivers of the famous Harlem Globetrotters came through and dropped some gems on why it matters to make time for your kids.
S1 Ep25: Giving Thanks To Fatherhood!
Thanksgiving wasn't a big deal in my household, then I had kids. Without them, life wouldn't be the same. Because of them, I am able to be thankful on a day that really didn't matter. Find our why I rather deal with their craziness than the alternative. Hit us up on IG, FB and Twitter: @FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep24: The Fight For Custody with Chad Milner
Some episodes make you want to try something new while others keep you motivated on being the best dad you can be! For this one, we had our friend Chad Milner come through and talk to us about getting custody of his daughter. It was deep and I hope you feel the same way.
S1 Ep23: Dad's Can't Always Be The Bad Cop
I'm usually the bad cop of my household. My wife has it in her but leaves most of the disciplining to me because I complain the most. But this past weekend I got to witness her become the bad cop and I loved it. Listen to why I believe kids need both parents disciplining them and how we can encourage more of it. As always, make YOUR presence felt. Hit the site at cool4dads.com or hit us up at @FatherhoodIsLit on IG.
S1 Ep22: They Are Our Little Giants with Ivan Rivera
Hip Hop and Streetwear go hand in hand where I am from. Streetwear just like Hip Hop has become the staple for today's generation and we sat down with the founder of Little Giants, Ivan Rivera to learn what it takes to start a dope brand for kids. Think it's easy? Think again, Ivan dropped gems!!! For more visit https://wearelittlegiants.com/
S1 Ep21: Sacrificing For Your Kids
A lifetime of dope memories is exactly what your kids need! To get there, #RealDads have to sacrifice things. We give up our time, our comfort and more to make sure our kids have the best childhood they can have. In this episode, we covered some of the sacrifices we make and why they matter. Hit us up on social media channels with @FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep20: Beleaf In Fatherhood with Glen Henry
There's no denying that #RealDads believe in their kids and themselves! In this episode of the podcast, we sat down with lyrical wordsmith and OG of fatherhood content Glen Henry to discuss what it takes to run a business in the parenting space. We covered how he became so dope and how he applied all of his skills from the music side of things to take over youtube with dope content for families. Oh, he dropped gems! Check him out on IG: @beleafmel and youtube: Beleaf In Fatherhood
S1 Ep19: Kids Lie, Use It As A Teachable Moment
Kids lie just like adults and just like adults the reason why they do it varies. What we do when we catch them lying matters and for this episode, we talked about 3 lessons we can teach our kids after we bust them. No one likes a liar, especially as we get older, make your presence felt and educate your kids! We matter #FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep18: Investing In Your Kids' Music Career w/ Mike Loco
We all want to invest in our kids' career choices but how far are we willing to go?
S1 Ep17: Admitting When You Are Wrong, It's A Dad Must
Admitting when you are wrong is one of the most gangster things anyone can do especially when you might think you were right. In this episode, I covered how an IG post had me apologizing to the community while most people told me it wasn't necessary. Teach your kids that it's ok to admit when you are wrong, what isn't is acting like it never happened. #FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep16: Podcasting While Fathering With Rich Butler
I get asked all the time about starting a podcast and my answer is always the same, just do it! I am a firm believer that you can learn anything by actually trying, failing and learning as you go. However; that's not the way we all operate so I asked my friend Rich Butler, CEO and founder of Rage Works Podcasting Network to help me out. Podcasting is huge and with his help, YOU TOO can have your own PodCast
S1 Ep15: Unconventional Ways To Invest In Your Kids Come Up
There are so many ways to invest in your kids come up, you probably heard them all. On this eposide we talked about unconventional ways to invest in your kids that might be fun for you as well. You can never go wrong investing your kids, make your presence felt!
S1 Ep14: Don't Be That Sports Dad w/ Manny Digital
Are you a sports dad? Not the dad that supports his kid but the dad that gets on everyone's nerve? You know the type and we all have done it before. This week I sat down with Dribble N Dimes and Fatherhoods Podcast host Manny Digital to talk about ways to prevent becoming THAT DAD! Gems were dropped, make your presence felt!
S1 Ep13: Dads Need & Should Take Paternity Leave
I once heard it was soft to take paternity leave to be there for your child's birth and 1st few weeks. It was by far the dumbest thing I ever HEARD! Being there early helps you create a quicker bond, you get to be there to see some of your child's 1st moments and you get to help the mother of your child recover so she can be her best self while raising your legacy! Use it, it's soft not to!
S1 Ep12: Will Video Games F**K Your Kids Up w/ HipHopGamer
I love playing video games and so do my kids but I'm always mindful of how much time they get to play. I always asked myself will Video Games F my kids up? For this episode, I chat with HipHopGamer who is making a killing in the video game world. He hooked us up with some gems!
S1 Ep11: Your Kid Is The Featured Presentation
Kids love representing for their parents, especially when their parents are around. For this episode, I focused on why YOU should be there to support your KIDS especially when they are the FEATURED PRESENTATION. As always, make YOUR presence felt, we matter!
S1 Ep10: #SquatForChange With Donte Palmer
When's the last time you saw a usable, CLEAN changing station for your kids? Finding one is like winning the lotto at times but that's about to change with Donte Palmer. Find out why he started #SquatForChange and why Pampers took notice. #FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep9: They Play Sports For Different Reasons
I'm a sports dad! I love them all but basketball is my 1st true love. I am also the coach and father of a child that plays organized basketball. The love that I have for the game, my son lacks. Here's how I remind myself that they play for different reasons and that's perfectly OK! #FatherhoodIsLit
S1 Ep8: Dads Are The Real Superheroes with Jason Mayden
Talking about being a superhero and actually being one are 2 different things. For this episode, we sat down with the founder of Super Heroic to find out what it takes to become the superheroes dads really are.
S1 Ep7: Joining A Dad's Group
Dads are funny characters, making friends isn't always the easiest and asking for help... well pride usually gets us and will have us going at it alone. Joining a dad's group has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Listen to find out why I joined one and even became an integral part of a national group.
S1 Ep6: Helping Your Kids Profit Off Of Their Social Influence with Lamar Tyler
Want to teach your kids about creating and profiting from those creations? It's not easy but we got YOU covered! We asked our homie Lamar Tyler, who is the creator of Traffic, Sales & Profit to hook us up. Listen in, he dropped some gems for rea,!
S1 Ep5: Money Lessons That Won't Bore Your Kids
How are you teaching your kids about money? You know the educational system isn't doing it, so it's up to us! Hear how I teach my kids about money without boring them. #FatherhoodIsLit
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