Dad Up Podcast

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 FINDING THE INNER HERO | Mark Collins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 279 👉 This is Mark’s second appearance on the Dad Up Podcast. Make sure you go watch our previous interview in Ep 260. 👉 Mark Collins is a Business/Life Coach, Husband & Father, as well as the Author of “LIFE MASTERY - living life by Design, not by d...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam, Jesse McCreedy & Bryan Ward 👉 Sam McCreedy and Jesse Lawson McCreedy, co-authored (and Jesse illustrated) their children's book Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, which was recently awarded Mom's Choice Awards (top award-gold) and Creative Child Magazine's 2024 Book of the Year Award.  👉 Jesse...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward 👉 Tom Lamont is an award-winning journalist and one of the founding writers for the Guardian’s Long Reads. 👉 He is the interviewer of choice for Adele and Harry Styles, having written in depth about both of these musicians since they first emerged to fame in the 2010s. 👉 He is a...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenthood & Passion | Jeff Cronin & Bryan Ward 👉 Jeff Cronin, originally from Minnesota, moved to Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago to pursue a career in acting. 👉 Today, he’s a dedicated dad of two boys and a special education teacher with over 15 years of experience working with kids with special needs. 👉...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Run The Race Of Parenthood | Pooja Bansal, Lokesh Gupta & Bryan Ward 👉 Pooja Bansal and Lokesh Gupta are the co-founders of Swift Running, a purpose-driven brand revolutionizing the running industry. 👉 Originally from India, the couple moved to the United States in 2010, building successful corporate careers over the past 15 years while nurtu...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Have You Earned Your Seat? | Mike Davidson and Bryan Ward 👉 Mike Davidson is married to his best friend Sarah. They have three sons; Cale 12, Noah 10, and Brody 9. 👉 He’s the manager in the car business and after 12 years as a stay at home mom, Sarah recently started a new career as a Med Device Rep for spinal implants. 👉 When his boys are n...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Redemption & Resilience| Casey Diaz and Bryan Ward 👉 Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a former gang leader and growing up on the mean streets of Los Angeles, he was forced to fight for his life. 👉 He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California. 👉 While in prison, several dudes from two long-established gangs—18th Str...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward 👉 Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers and mentors build the next generation of godly men. 👉 Manhood Journey is a provider of resources to intentional fathers who want to give their sons a Biblical foundatio...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Remember What You Are Fighting For | Todd & Kristin Evans and Bryan Ward 👉 Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 23 years of marriage and are award-winning authors, national speakers, and special needs parents. 👉 They are passionate about empowering other parents of children with additional needs with the keys to thrive at www. Disabilit...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Does Jesus Care About Your Mess | Dana White and Bryan Ward 👉 Dana K. White, decluttering expert, beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess. 👉 In her signature nitty-gritty style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness. 👉 She is the creator of the No Mess Declutt...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Running the Race of Parenthood | with Michael Llamas and Bryan Ward 👉 Meet Michael Llamas, a dynamic Southern California native whose vibrant spirit shines through in every aspect of his life! 👉 Born and raised under the golden sun, Michael is not just a devoted husband and an inspiring father to two energetic young boys; he’s also a passiona...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Are You Strong For Life? | with Josh Wood and Bryan Ward 👉 Coach Josh Wood, a fitness educator based in Tasmania, offering a refreshing perspective on health and physical fitness with a focus on becoming STRONG FOR LIFE. 👉 Having positively impacted the lives of thousands of clients worldwide, Josh takes pride in guiding people to become the...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. 🟫 Raising Impact-Driven Kids: Leadership Lessons For Parenting Success | with Tyler Dickerhoof and Bryan Ward 👉 Tyler Dickerhoof is a renowned mentor and advisor for entrepreneurs and executives who are seeking effective leadership guidance. 👉 He has led an organization of over 250,000 individuals and supported his wife, Kelley, in becoming one...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. This episode with a SPECIAL FREE GIFT OFFER! 🟫 Smart Eating for Busy Families - A Better Meal with Forrest Dickison and Bryan Ward 👉 Mark Semmelbeck is a dedicated entrepreneur and philanthropist with a career marked by resilience, vision, and a passion for positive impact. 👉 Known for his contributions to the energy sector and his commitment t...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 Nurturing Creativity In Our Kids with Forrest Dickison and Bryan Ward 👉 Forrest Dickison lives and paints in Moscow, Idaho. 👉 His fine art is a curation of the rugged beauty and harmonic colors of the American West and was featured in Southwest Art Magazine’s article, "21 Under 31, Young Artists to Watch." 👉 Forrest seeks to capture the esse...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! Celebrating 5 Years of Dad Up Podcast! 🟫 A Journey of Growth and Connection 👉 Today we’re celebrating a significant milestone—five incredible years of the Dad Up Podcast! 👉 It’s hard to believe how fast time has flown by, and what an honor it has been to be a part of your parenting journey. 👉 As I reflect on these past five years, I’m filled w...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this Where Are They Now episode. Ira Davis appeared on my show on Ep. 82. The link to that episode is below. He is back this time to give an update on what’s been going on in his world. 🟫 Be Your Family’s Dream Diver | Ira Davis and Bryan Ward | Ep. 263 👉 Ira Davis is a former United States Marine Corps Drill Instructor who...

Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 RUNNING THE RACE OF PARENTHOOD: INSIGHTS FROM MY COACH & FELLOW PARENT | Dr. Jeff Messer and Bryan Ward | Ep. 262 👉 Dr. Jeffrey Messer serves as an assistant professor in the School of Health Professions at Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 👉 He holds a doctoral degree (Ph. D.) in exercise physio...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 GAME CHANGER: PARENTING INSIGHTS FROM A FORMER NFL PLAYER | Mark Clayton and Bryan Ward | Ep. 261 👉 Mark Clayton climbed his way to the NFL and now he is climbing his way in a new area. 👉 Mark Clayton is a former Oklahoma University football player who excelled in college. Mark was a 2 time 1st Team All-Amer...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 RAISING KIDS TO LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES | Mark Collins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 260 👉 Mark Collins is a Business/Life Coach, Husband & Father, as well as the Author of “LIFE MASTERY - living life by Design, not by default.” 👉 Mark’s passion and expertise are in guiding men in overcoming the fear of failure & impos...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 THE DAD GANG: VOICES OF CHANGE | Kevin C. Riley and Bryan Ward | Ep. 259 👉 Kevin Christopher Riley is a New York City Council Member, the Chair of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and the Co-Chair of the Black, Latino and Asian Caucus, which is the largest caucus in the New York City Council. 👉 As C...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 HIS SEARCH. HIS LEGACY. HIS WHY. | Chris Schauble and Bryan Ward | Ep. 258 👉 Chris Schauble is co-anchor of the KTLA 5 Morning News weekdays from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. He also co-hosts “Off The Clock” on the KTLA+ digital app. 👉 Since moving to Los Angeles in 2001, Chris has earned multiple awards, including five...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 One Extraordinary Marriage | Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo and Bryan Ward | Ep. 257 👉 Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo met the summer before their senior year of college and have been married since 1996. 👉 Like you, they came together with every good intention and “forever” in mind, but then “life” happened and they foun...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this Where Are They Now episode. 🟫 My guest is Brian Covey. He was a previous guest on my show for Ep. 9 back in 2020. 👉 Brian Covey didn’t always know where his life would take him when he started his career as a professional soccer player. 👉 Since then his path has taken many surprising turns—first into real estate, and t...

🎙️ Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast! I’m excited to share this episode. 🟫 The Heart Of The Matter: Coaching Couples To Connection | David and Julie Bulitt and Bryan Ward | Ep. 255 👉 What happens when a top divorce lawyer and a family therapist close the door and really talk? What’s on their minds? Who gets the last word? 👉 Married for over 35 years, David and Julie Bulitt’s are th...