Fatherhood Field Notes

This past week I had a great conversation with a dad who was struggling with feeling like he was giving all he could to work and family.  While working from home during this Covid19 Lockdown he felt he was helping out at home more but it wasn't enough. I then recapped the Jon Vroman podcast - what did I learn - not to be a boring husband. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://ww...

Jon Vroman is all about Fatherhood.  He has a passion to invest in his family and give them his best time, energy, and creativity.  He has created a community called Front Row Dads to help himself and friends grow in their success as fathers and husbands.  This episode is full of very practical ways to be present and engaged with your family.  Check out all of his work at www.frontrowdads.com ----...

In this short Craft of Fatherhood Podcast, I respond to a question a dad asked me about making friends and getting involved in a community of dudes.  I read several pages out of my Rebel and Create book which can be purchased on my website www.rebelandcreate.com.  I wrote a chapter on friendships and how important I think they are.  I also review Monday's podcast with Randy Mason.  The highli...

Randy Mason is a Hip-Hop artist and musician from the Bronx.  He is a loving father to 6 kiddos and an intentional husband to one supportive wife.  In this episode we talk about the importance of keeping your dreams alive as a father, helping your kids find their passions and the importance of investing in your marriage. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood...

Recently I was talking to one of my wise mentors, and he said, if he could go back he would have given his kids longer leashes and allowed them more space to fail. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://w...

Aaron Klein is the Co-Found and CEO of Riskalyze a financial technology company that provides software as a service to financial advisors in the United States.  But first and foremost he is the father to three children.  His story of becoming a father is very amazing as their children have all been international adoption.  In this episode, we discuss the process of international adoption, how to g...

Recently a fellow father was asking me how to find a mentor.  In this episode of Craft of Fatherhood I discuss some ideas around finding a mentor.  ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffa...

Erik Werner is one of the owners of Valiant Coffee out of New Castle, California.  This guy is true to the name of the coffee.  For Fathers Day Rebel and Create wanted to do a Father's Day gift collaboration with a Coffee Roasting company that had a "good dad" as one of the owners/roasters.  This couldn't have worked out better.  Erik is true to the name of his brand, not only...

In this episode, I discuss the question a dad asked me about how to split time between personal development and spending time with his kiddos. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ---------- Want to learn more about The Adventure of Fatherhood? https://www.adventureoffatherh...

Get ready to be wildly inspired by Dwight Taylor Sr. the Author, Speaker, and Coach.  He is the Founder and CEO of REAL Manhood101 and Dominate Your Day.  He is full of joy and wisdom and lives a life to pass those qualities to everyone he comes in contact with.  In this episode he defines manhood for us, you will leave feeling inspired and motivated to embrace your role as a man and father. www.r...

In this short-form podcast we will discuss a Fatherhood Question and Review the Podcast from Monday.  In this episode we discuss how many times fathers feel they are too worn out to be an engaged dad by the time they get home. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Adventure of Fatherhood children's book here Check out the TEDx ----------...

Thomas Blackwell is the author of the book "The Liberty of our Language Revealed."  We discussed his book as it relates to fathers.  Fathers have the power to design the culture in their home, if they do not choose to create the culture it will be done for them.  The power we have as fathers to speak life into our children is incredible!  Thomas and I discuss the power of our language an...

James Lopez is a man on a mission to inspire fathers to have fun with their kids.  He believes that fathers have an enormous responsibility to love, lead, and serve their kiddos...while having fun with them.  He is working hard to inspire men to get outside and have fun with their kiddos.  He created the Hashtag #Fatherhoodislit and is daily posting content to inspire and influence men to live up...

This was an incredible opportunity.  I have been a huge fan of the book The Big Five For Life by John Strelecky.  This book has influenced my life, my family, and my business.  To be able to talk to John about how this applies to Fatherhood was incredible.  This conversation will lead you to consider who you are, and where you want to go in life.  Please check out John's book, it can be found...

Currently, we are in the middle of a world reset.  Many parents are now having their kids at home for schooling.  Parents are reconsidering all aspects of life, one of those areas is the education of our children.  My wife Sarah and I have been talking for the past couple of years about our kids' schooling.  Together we interviewed Kaleena who wrote the book The Five Hour School Week with her...

This is a timely episode.  Dennis and I recorded this pre-Covid19.  We discussed a health scare that he had and how it caused him to have a reset on what mattered in life.  Our world is currently in a reset with the COVID-19 pandemic and we can use this as an opportunity to reflect on what matters most in life. This conversation will help you Reset.  This is a timely and important conversation for...

Griffin Lewis has a heart for people.  He is a dad who self-reflects and has a growth mindset.  As a dad of three, a husband, a provider, and a lover of fitness he makes time to pause and reflect on who he is, and who he wants to be.  We are in an uncertain time with Covid-19.  For our podcast, he read some of his obituary, yea that's right...as a guy who self-reflects he wrote his obituary a...

This episode is going to challenge you.  Tion is a thoughtful man that takes his role as a father serious, while not loosing out on the fun.  When asked what he does, he gives himself the title, "Professional Big Kid."  He is a musician, a graffiti artist, and an entreprenuer.  His posture towards life is one of love.  But not just love for what he wants to do, he thinks of others.  ----...

Riley Armstrong is truly an incredible human being.  He takes his opportunity for life very seriously while not taking himself too seriously that life isn't enjoyable.  He may argue that he isn't the best at that, but you can hear in his conversation around fatherhood that he is truly aware of himself, his family, and the world - but not to a point where he is paralyzingly overwhelmed, h...

JM Ryerson believes that all people can find fulfillment and joy in life.  He recently wrote a book called Let's Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best Life.  He wrote the book because he wanted to pass on the life lessons that he has learned to his kids.  He said that if he were to get hit by a bus tomorrow, he would want his children to have this tool, this is a legacy piece for their family....

Wow, I so enjoyed this conversation about Fatherhood with Anthony Will.  He truly seems to wake up each day and choose to make it a great day.  He shares his love for his step-children and the process of falling in love with them.  He talks about not trying to replace their dad but being another loving parent to them.  Hearing him talk about his wife and kids is from a place of joy and opportunity...

This episide is partially a follow up from Episode 6 where Josh Stanis and I talk about the vasectomy he is about to have.  The first 20 minutes of this episode Josh shares his story of the aftermath...this is over the top and hilarious.  He is one of the funniest guys that I know.  Starting at minute 20 Josh shares the experience of having his second child, his first son Liam, and how he had Down...

Check out this story unfold, this story is like a movie!  You will enjoy every minute of this.  My friend Obeth is the real deal, he is the flesh ane blood version of Rebel and Create.  Hearing his story is so inspiring to show us men how to continue to Rebel and Create.  He shares about life, divorce, remarriage, coparenting...all the good stuff that we don't stop and talk about enough.  Enj...

In this episode, there are some very big takeaways.  One of the big ones for fathers, and parents in general is to take care of yourself.  We can get caught up in taking care of ourselves last and then find that we are not doing a good job taking care of those around us.  We must realize that we are all a work in progress and continue to grow but also have grace for ourselves.  The vulnerability t...

Another great conversation about fatherhood!  Jason Villasenor shares about his life and how he has made decisions for his family.  He talks through making a big career change.  This is a great conversation about identity, fatherhood, how to be a family man, and pausing to know what is important to you. ---------- Welcome a new dad into his role: https://www.adventureoffatherhood.com/ Order The Ad...