Stronger Than My Father Podcast

Derrik Solomon is the Executive Director of Hard Bargain Association and like Marcus, grew up with a strong father.  From Derrick- "I have a background in computer science. I worked for a Fortune 100 company (Comcast) for 11 years in a servant leadership role. Coached over 40 sales individual to top 10 percent of the company. Ten of them are top 5 percent of the company. I'm a 4 time Elite Salespe...

Marcus talks with Derrick Redmond, an amazing Pastor and Barber who didn't grow up with his father. Despite his odds, Derrick has become a powerful leader within his community, especially as a husband and father himself.  *****28:00 - PRIDE *BOOM* @barbercoach_73 Find out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at: www.strongerthanmyfather.org #causes #dad #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #do...

Marcus talks with Al Felton, who has a massive heart for education especially within the special needs community.  Al's story of his father attempting a relationship with him is utterly heartbreaking. He is grateful for having his uncles in his life when he was young.  Since then, Al hasn't allowed the lack of a father in his life to dictate the life he has created. He's even breaking the cycle by...

Marcus has a special guest Matt Rogers who is the Tennessee Titans Game Announcer, as well as an American Idol Finalist, Keynote Speaker, Father to four and overall Strong Christian Man. Matt is about as passionate about fatherhood as Marcus and this conversation is not one to miss!! 6:40 - When everyone else had Nike Flights, Matt had New Balance 11:25 - Getting on American Idol 16:00 - Applying...

Marcus talks with Felicia Pratt with Pink Christmas. Her mission is To provide an Oasis of Hope for breast cancer survivors and their families in the greater Nashville, TN area. Follow Felicia and Our Pink Christmas: https://www.ourpinkchristmas.com/ www.troymsmith.com Find out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at: www.strongerthanmyfather.org #causes #dad #dadlife #dadsofinstagr...

Marcus takes the show on the road for the Amplify Fatherhood Conference at The Opryland Hotel & Convention Center. Troy Smith joins him onstage to discuss the importance of fatherhood and how we can begin to make it cool again.  5:19 - Fatherhood, family, and personal growth. 13:53 - Fatherhood, marginalized populations, and community support. 17:33 - The importance of male involvement in fath...

Marcus brings his sister Marsha McDougal onto the show to talk about her battle with breast cancer at a young age.  Her life shifted when she learned about eating better which led to the development of her own YouTube channel that shares her recipes! 15:30 - We in the black community are private....but we like to talk about the highlight reels....not the real life issues 19:50 - Sharing her story...

Marcus speaks from the heart about why fatherhood needs to take a front seat again.  Whenever Marcus hears about kids getting into trouble, he always asks, "Where's the father?"  More times than not, a father is not in the picture.  Find out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at: www.strongerthanmyfather.org #causes #dad #dadlife #dadsofinstagram #dogood #education #familytime #fa...

Marcus talks to Erica Battle, a TED Talk Speaker, Educational Consultant and Expert as well as an old friend of Marcus from their High School days. 10:20 - You need to recognize that every child is different 10:40 - Sometime we let them go, get to be hands off too soon 16:50 - Having structure and stability growing up develops kids better 25:15 - Parents can be scarred from emotional trauma from t...

Marcus has longtime friend (and sometimes enemy) Steven J. Brady...one of only 3 guests on the podcast thus far who grew up with his father in his life. Steven shares his stories and challenges with raising two boys in his family as well as working on being a good husband. 20:00 - When to talk about sex with your boys? 24:00 - We had to force our way to find out about things....now it's readily ac...

On this episode, Marcus talks to budding entrepreneur and Surgical Device Sales Manager with Johnson & Johnson, Tony Nunn. Despite being raised without a father, Tony made the decision to take control of his life and embrace his potential. 12:20 - I was an adult when my mom told me she loved me 16:00 - Sometimes we're not taught to be husbands 17:40 - Why is it different for grandkids?  29:00...

Melanie McGee has been an educator for Nashville Metro Public Schools since 2000. In this episode, Marcus and Melanie talk about what parents need to know as we go into the 2023/2024 school year as well as the lingering challenges they're facing from the COVID pandemic.  9:20 - Laptops handed out for at-home learning during COVID...a majority of them hardly worked 11:35 - Straight A student couldn...

In this episode, Marcus talks to the longtime Executive Producer of the Stronger Than My Father podcast, Jim McCarthy about his experience with fatherhood and the cultural shifts that are taking place right now that will drastically affect society in the next 5-10 years.  The book discussed is called “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future” Buy it here: https://a.c...

In this episode, Marcus talks about the absolute importance of why fatherhood matters more than ever.  - I see what I see on TV and ask, "where is the father?" - 7:25 - My dad had us work so much that we didn't have the time or energy to get in trouble! *****11:00 - NEVER hit a woman.....Men...take charge and protect!! Find out more about Stronger Than My Father and get involved at: www.strongerth...

Felicia Kidd has immense experience in the Nashville Metro Public School system. In this episode, Marcus and Felicia talk about the mounting challenges that are affecting the quality of today's public school education.   Marcus and Felicia have also known each other since they were in high school. 9:00 - Do you remember me cutting grass in High School?  I was embarrassed and made fun of... *****17...

TITLE: GUEST: Orson Steward, The Dapper Realtor Orson hails from Paris, Kentucky and has created a successful Real Estate and Investment career. He loves to cycle and introduce kids to the sport of cycling. 9:20 - Have a 50/50 approach with your marriage 10:45 - I can see now what I didn't do correctly with my kids ****11:40 - I have no idea about how to handle today's identity issues amongst our...

In this episode, Marcus talks to Martin Plumlee, an Army Veteran and West Point Graduate about appreciating his mother and the hard work she put into Martin when he was growing up.  Faith. Passion. Integrity. Grit. Loyalty. Characteristics that tell my story as an imperfect Christian, Husband, Dad, Headhunter, Business Owner, & Community Leader. From Martin: "For almost 20 years, I have develo...

Joe Dubin. The name is synonymous with excellence. Someone has voted him Nashville’s Media Darling and it’s so, so true.  Joe has been a fixture on Nashville’s television screens for years while also branching into radio and acting as the “injured party” in ads for local personal injury attorneys. Some of these ventures have been more successful than others.  Aside from his duties on your TV scree...

Ashlee grew up in Memphis, TN, in a one-parent household. She created a business and lifestyle for herself that defied the odds. She found that she is able to be more present with her children while running her own business versus having a 9 to 5. 9:50 - Look at the challenges as ways to grow 12:40 - My father taught me to see challenges from the other sex's perspective 16:30 - You have to earn th...

Mignon Francois has become a Nashville Celebrity Entrepreneur since she started The Cupcake Collection. Since it's opening, it has become one of the joyful destinations of tourists and locals in Nashville and NOLA.   7:25 - I thought my dad never liked me, but by writing this book, I know I was his girl! 11:20 - You can't help a chicken hatch...if you do, it will die 20:20 - I always wanted my rew...

Retired Naval Officer Bob Ravener is the author of "UP! The difference between today and tomorrow is YOU." A young boy, raised in an impoverished, abusive, dysfunctional family overcomes tremendous odds and countless obstacles through perseverance, grit, and an unbreakable spirit. In his inspirational story, he climbs his way out of the pits of despair to scale the steep mountains of life. Bob Rav...

This is a Mother's Day special with Rockstar Real Estate Agent, Jennifer Weithman. Jennifer raised two sets of twins as a single parent.  ******9:20 - Your dad has fantastic qualities....you have to choose those good qualities 10:30 - "Princessing" ******11:15 - Boys who grow up without a dad, anger issues persist...girls tend to use their bodies 12:25 - I have dated since 2012....only 6 people ha...

Troy Smith is the author of "The Mindset of Successful Thinking". Troy M. Smith, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, currently resides in Nashville, TN with his wife Adrienne and two children Duke and Kaiya. He is a graduate of Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications, Theatre and his M.ED in Administration and Supervision.  Troy’s trade of busine...

Jason Ridgel is an Entrepreneur, father and advocate for the importance of hydration.  6:00 - MM my thoughts on college, I spent $$ on it but I'm doing something completely different 7:35 - If your side hustle doesn't make more than your day job, don't quit your day job! 10:25 - MM there's more to life than working in a factory at 22 years old 13:10 - Kids who are penned up try to escape..."you're...

The plight of the single mother is very prevalent. In Tamela's life, she acknowledges the importance of a fatherly presence in her son's life.  7:55 - You will never hear me say "I don't need a man". 9:45 - My son needs to learn things from men as well 17:20 - "Call your dad." "He has my number, why can't he call me?" 21:50 - Shoring up our schools 26:15 - MM I don't depend on school to educate my...