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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester

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The Final Flight of Captain Forrester | 1. The Mystery of Tiny 05 38:05

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In late 1972, U.S. Marine Captain Ron Forrester disappeared on a bombing run into North Vietnam. Back home in Texas, his family could only wait and hope. Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can get early access to episodes of the series, plus exclusive interviews and audio. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to join. Go to HelloFresh.com/FLIGHT10FM to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life.…

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Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.

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SFN Dad To Dad 377 - Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY Father Of A Child with CP, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of Seeing Ability 53:23

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Our guest this week is Jim Littlefield-Dalmares of Louisville, KY who is Director of Market Development at BNI Middle Tennessee, author, podcast host, founder of Seeing Ability and perhaps most importantly, father of two including a child with Cerebral Palsy. Jim and his wife, LeAnn, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two: Peter (21) and Sophia (25) who was born very prematurely, diagnosed early on with Spina Bifida and who has Cerberal Palsy. Professionally, Jim is the Director of Market Development at BNI of Middle Tennessee. He is also author of the book: Seeing Ability: Finding Your Path In Parenting A Child With Special Needs and host of the Seeing Ability Podcast . More recently, Jim has also created the Seeing Ability Foundation. We’ll hear Jim’s life story and all about the Seeing Ability book, podcast and foudnation all on this episode of the SFN.Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (502) 528-0894 Email – jimld858@aol.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimld/ Website – https://seeingability.com/ Book – Seeing Ability: Finding Your Path In Parenting A Child With Special Needs - https://tinyurl.com/2fpfw4vp Podcast - https://seeingability.com/podcast/ Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 376 - Patrick Schwarz of Highland Park, IL CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, Author & Advocate For Inclusive Education 1:01:53

11 päivää sitten1:01:53

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Our guest this week is Dr. Patrick Schwarz , of Highland Park, IL who is CEO of Creative Culture Consulting, a public speaker, author of numerous books and an outspoken advocate for inclusive education for people of all abilities. Dr. Schwarz earned his BS, MS and PhD in special education from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. Dr. Schwarz is a dynamic professor, author, and motivational speaker renowned for his leadership in inclusive education, special education, and educational leadership. Dr. Schwarz has dedicated his career to transforming educational practices to better serve students with diverse support needs. His seminal work, From Disability to Possibility , advocates for inclusive classrooms that recognize and nurture the potential of every learner. Collaborating with Dr. Paula Kluth, he co-authored influential titles such as You're Welcome , Just Give Him the Whale! , and Pedro's Whale . Through global presentations and consultations, Dr. Schwarz continues to inspire educators to create environments where all students can thrive. And you can hear his story on this episode of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (708) 912-9994 Email – PSchwarz@nl.edu LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-schwarz-55770717/ Website - https://www.patrickschwarz.com/ Books – F rom Disability to Possibility, (2006) https://tinyurl.com/mtxhphuu You're Welcome: 30 Innovative Ideas for the Inclusive Classroom (2007) https://tinyurl.com/3hbevvjm Just Give Him The Whale: 20 Ways To Use Fascinations, Areas of Expertise and Strengths to Support Students With Autism . (2008) https://tinyurl.com/mrw3sjj9 Pedro’s Whale (2010) https://tinyurl.com/49sfd8f4 From Possibility to Success (2013) https://tinyurl.com/yeya7hsn Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligences - https://www.simplypsychology.org/multiple-intelligences.html Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 375 - Jamiel Owens of Hatfield, PA Volunteer Firefighter, Disability Advocate & Father Of a Child Who Is Autistic 39:54

18 päivää sitten39:54

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Our guest this week is Jamiel Owens, of Hatfield, PA who is a volunteer firefighter, advocate for those with disability, founder of Ausomeness Inc. and a father of two, including a son who is autistic. Jamiel and his wife, Marta Santa, have been married for 5 years and you are the proud father of two children: Alejandro (3) and Shane (16), who is Autistic. With little more than a GED, Jamiel has become a disability advocate and role model for others raising children with disability. Through Ausomeness, Inc. Jamiel has created a social enterprise that provides education, empowerment, engagement, and support to families of children with autism. We also learn about Jamiel's faith, his overcoming the issue of father absence in his youth and how that has informed him about the importance of being present. All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (445) 247-2071 Email – owensjd@chop.edu LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiel-owens-75a985213/ Website - https://ausomenessinc.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ausomenessinc/ Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 374 - Eli Pierce of Aurora, CO The Father of Four Including One Who Is a Spastic Quadriplegic With Cerebral Palsy & Epilepsy 33:04

25 päivää sitten33:04

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Our guest this week is Eli Pierce of Aurora, CO who is a customer service representative at Silk Trade, a UK based software company. Eli is the father of four children, including one who is a spastic quadriplegic with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Eli, and his wife, Cassidy, have been married for 5 years and he is the proud father of four children: Evelyn (14), Elias (11), adopted daughter Annabelle (6) and Ettison (13) who is spastic quadriplegic with Cerebral Palsy and epilepsy. For many years, Eli was a single dad with full custody of his three children from his first marriage. Eli's an overcomer dad. He's overcome a challenging upbringing, a challenging first marriage and the ongoing challenges of fathering four children, including one with profound disability. Eli's commitment to his family is second to none and he serves as a great role model to those within and outside the disability community. More recently Eli has joined the Denver SFN Mastermind Group and is thriving. Learn this and more on the current episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (719) 639-1782 Email – elishapierce88@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/elishapierce/ Developmental Pathways in Denver https://www.dpcolo.org Colorado Springs Resource Exchange https://www.tre.org Children’s of Hospital Colorado https://www.childrenscolorado.org Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 373 - Michael Pereira of Miami, FL Father of Two Including One With Autism & Founder Of The Autism Voyage 37:09

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Michael our guest this week is Michael Pereira of Miami, FL who a financial representative, the father of two and founder of the The Autism Voyage. Michael and his wife, Elizeth, have been married for 9 years and you are the proud parents of two children: Amanda Sophia (3) and Christian Omar (7) who is Autistic. Michael is also the founder of Autism Voyage, offering financial planning assistance to parents of kids with special needs. Michael has made it his mission to share specialized knowledge in financial planning and support for special needs families, driven by his firsthand understanding and commitment to aiding similar families navigate their unique challenges. We’ll hear about Michael’s journey, about his faith, growing up in Puerto Rico, being raised by a single mom and going on to be a very committed husband and father all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (786) 387-7522 Email – michael@theautismvoyage.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpereirafl/ Website - https://theautismvoyage.com/ Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 372 - Jason Bechtold of Cary, IL An IT Director & Executive Coach At Bain & Father Of Three 50:27

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Our guest this week is Jason Bechtold of Cary, IL. a director of IT services and an executive coach at Bain as well as the father of three who have a variety of neurological, psychological and intellectual challenges. Jason and his wife, Lori Hermann, have been married for 8 years and he is the proud father of three children: Jordyn (24), Tyler (20), and Jessica (18), who between them have experienced: brain cancer, Asperger’s, ADHD and very sadly sexual assault. Jason is a former weapons specialist with the U.S. Army Natiaonl Guard. For the past 20+ years he has worked in Chicago at Bain, the international consulting firm, where he serves as director of IT and as an executive coach. Separate from his work there, Jason also does leadership coaching for men. Jason reflects on his spirituality and growing up as one of three boys with a father who was a pastor, owner of Christian book stores, a chaplain for the local police and fire departments as well as a long-time social worker in Cook County. We’ll hear Jason’s story and about his mission to be help men to become the best version of themselves all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (312) 593-2808 Email – jason.bechtold@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbechtold/ Website - https://waycocoaching.com/ Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 371 - Jen Lumanian of Berkeley, CA Researcher, Parenting Coach, Author, Host: Your Parenting Mojo Podcast 49:02

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Our guest this week is Jen Lumanlan of Berkeley, CA wife, mother, researcher, parenting coach, author, curator of the Your Parenting Mojo website and host of the Your Parenting Mojo Podcast. Jen and her husband, Alvin, have been married for 15 years and are the proud parents of daughter, Carys, who is 10 years old. Jen was born and raised in England. She has a bachelors degree: English & Forestry from U.C. Berkeley, a masters degree in environmental management from Yale and a masters degree in psychology (child development) & education. As a result of becoming a parent, frustrated by the lack of suitable parenting resources and informed by her masters in psychology & education, Jen redirected her energies into doing research and creating the Your Parenting Mojo podcast to fill that gap. That lead to creating the Parenting Mojo website and doing parent coaching. Jen is the author of Parenting Beyond Power: How To Use Connection & Collaboration To Transform Your Family & The World , which is a must read for all parents. Jen has also been self-diagnosed with Autism, which she credits with informing her about many of the challenges she experienced as a youth. More recently Jen has woven her understanding of: white supremacy, patriarchy, and racism into her work. Her dedication to research, attention to detail and her straight foward ability to communicate sets her apart from many others in the parent coaching field. All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Email – jen@yourparentingmojo.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-lumanlan-b5b115192/ Website - https://yourparentingmojo.com/ Your Parenting Mojo Quiz - https://yourparentingmojo.com/quiz/ Your Parenting Mojo Podcast episodes referenced in this interview: #94 – Using Nonviolent Communication To Parent More Peacefully: https://yourparentingmojo.com/?s=non+violent+communication #129 – The Physical Reasons You Yell At Your Kids: https://yourparentingmojo.com/?s=129 #175 – I’ll Be Me, Can You Be You: https://yourparentingmojo.com/?s=175 #232 – What Dog Trainers Know: https://yourparentingmojo.com/?s=232 #238 – Feeling Exhausted & Overwhelmed? Tools To Help You Cope: https://yourparentingmojo.com/?s=238 Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 370 - Rady Johnson of Westport, CT, Retired Senior Exec. at Pfizer, Father Of 3 Including One With Intellectual Disabilities 47:21

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Our guest this week is Rady Johnson of Westport, CT, a recently retired senior executive at Pfizer and a father of three including one with intellectual disabilities. Rady and his wife, Diane, have been married for 38 years and are the proud parents of three children: Katherine (36), Bridget (30) and Michael (34) who was adopted from Romania as a one year old and who has intellectual disabilities. Despite a wide range of challenges, Michael has lead a pretty remarkable life. Through organizations like Special Olympics, Best Buddies and church youth groups, Michael has grown and developed. Remarkably, Michael holds down three jobs; one as an office aid a Tauck, the world-wide travel agency, another on the maintenance crew at a Long Island beach, and a third at Marshall's the department store. The Johnson family story is a shing example about commitment and the importance of community all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (917) 545-3090 Email – Rady.Johnson@outlook.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rady-johnson-0ab46a7/ MIRA Usa Guide Dogs For The Blind https://www.mirausa.org Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 369 - Kirby Rabalais of Glenview, IL Founder of 4TITUDE.com & Father Of Two Including One With Pitt Hopkins Syndrome 37:57

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Our guest this week is Kirby Rabalais of Glenview, IL the Director of Strategic Growth at Truce Software, father of two including one with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome and more recently the founder of 4TITUDE an online community created to support dads raising children with special healthcare needs. Kirby and his wife, Chelsea, have been married for 8 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Porter (4) and Harley (6), who has Pitt Hopkins Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes developmental, intellectual and physical changes in children. Informed by the experience of being a special needs dad and empowered by the benefits he's experienced from others, Kirby has created 4TITUDE, a community whose motto is: "Finding Strength in Every Challenge." They understand the emotional journey and unique challenges that come with raising a child with disabilities. The 4TITUDE mission is: "to provide empathetic support, guidance, and resources to help fathers navigate this path with strength and resilience." Kirby is also a member of the Chicago SFN Mastermind Group that meets on Thursdays at 10:30am CT. This is a story about faith, family and commitment to service, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (312) 718-4098 Email – hello@got4titude.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirby-rabalais/ Website - https://pitthopkins.org/ Website - https://www.got4titude.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/got4titude Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61565609293661 Napa Center Austin https://napacenter.org/about-austin/ Book a FREE discovery coaching call to receive a 50% discount on the Foundation or Momentum 4titude coaching packages. Use code DAD2DAD upon checkout of packages. Book your FREE DISCOVERY CALL NOW Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 368 - Tim Kane of Ridgewood, NJ Former Sr. Director of Broadcasting at the NBA, Father of Three Including An Autistic Son 1:00:34

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Our guest this week is Tim Kane of Ridgewood, NJ a former Senior Director of Broadcasting for the NBA, board member at the Epic School Foundation and father of three children including an autistic son. Tim and his wife, Laurie, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of three children: Katie (27), Caroline (21) and Jack (24) who is Autistic. Tim reflects on his storied career that began at ESPN in the early days and with the NBA for more than 30 years as well as a long list of NBA A-listers who have showed an extraordinary level of compassion for the Kane family and especially their son. Tim also talks about his faith and shares with gratitude some of the organizations that have had an influential role in their lives, including: EPIC School Foundation Autism NJ, and Kennedy Krieger All on this episode of he SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (201) 673-2750 Email – tkane41@verizon.net LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-kane-09aa304/ Kennedy Krieger Institute https://www.kennedykrieger.org Epic School https://www.epicschool.org Autism New Jersey https://www.epicschool.org Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/ Special thanks to Amgen for there ongoing an generous support. https://www.amgen.com/ <…

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SFN Dad To Dad 367 - Sebastien Pelletier of Montreal, Father of 4, 3 with Retinitis Pigmentosa & Featured In the NatGeo Documentary BLINK 50:54

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Our guest this week is Sebastien Pelletier of Montreal, Canada a financial professional and father of four, three of whom were diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa. The Pelletier family was also featured in the National Geographic documentary BLINK. Sebastien and his wife, Edith Lemay, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of four children: Mia (13), Leo (11), Colin (9) and Laurent (7). Mia, Colin and Laurent have been diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare genetic disorder also known as Inherited Retinal Dystrophy (IRD) that causes loss of vision. There is no known cure for IRD that will eventually lead to complete blindness. In lieu of just providing their children with images, videos and movies to bolster their visual memories, the family embarked on an 18 month, 15 country journey around the world, which became the subject of the 2024 National Geographic documentary BLINK. BLINK is more than a beautifully filmed travelogue to once-in-a-lifetime destinations, it's about the family’s love, resilience and unshakeable sense of wonder to ensure that their uncertain future does not define their present. Today's episode is also a touching reflection about a couple's commitment to family and adventure, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastien-p-62840b/ Quebec Foundation for Visually Impaired – https://fondationdesaveugles.org/en/ Blink Documentary Official Website - https://films.nationalgeographic.com/blink Edith’s Book - https://www.amazon.ca/Plein-leurs-yeux-gardent-m%C3%A9moire-ebook/dp/B0DGLLRD2K AQPEHV: https://www.aqpehv.qc.ca/ Mira: https://www.mira.ca/en/ Fighting blindness: https://www.fightingblindness.org/ MiraUSA Guide Dogs https://www.mirausa.org Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 366 - James Burch Of Grand Cayman, A Lawyer & Single Father of Three Boys, Including One With Global Developmental Delays 55:54

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Our guest this week is James Burch, of Georgetown, Grand Cayman, who is a corporate law partner at Walkers, amateur boxer and single father of three young boys, including one with global developmental delays. James was born and raised in Chelton, England. After obtaining his education and becoming a lawyer he has worked overseas in Hong Kong and Grand Cayman. James and his x-wife, Gemma, were married for 9 years before divorcing seven years ago and are the proud parents of three boys: Charlie (10), Harry (12) and Archie (14), who suffered brain damage at the time of his birth and who has global developmental delays. There were complications with Archie's birth that required he be medevacked to Miami for emergency surgery, so on a moments notice, James joined Archie on the flight to Miami and didn't return to Grand Cayman for three years. James' story is a reminder, that "in the blink of an eye" life as you know it can end. There's was a surreal experience and very fortunately Archie is a miracle child. We also learn about James' interest in boxing, which is leading to his first professional fight in Colombia, in May at age 48. It's an inspiring story about a father's commitment to his children and overcoming adversity all on this week's episode SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone/WhatsApp – 1-345-926-9588 Email – James.Burch@walkersglobal.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-burch-42041510/ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children - https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/ Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 365 - Isaac Jean-Paul of Los Angeles, CA A Father & Author Who Is A Legally Blind U.S. Paralympic Medalist 52:06

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Our guest this week is Isaac Jean Paul of Los Angeles, CA. who is a father and U.S. Paralympic track and field champion who just happens to be legally blind. Isaac and his significant other, Myra Harris, are the proud parents of two year old daughter Shylah. Isaac was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. In high school he was a track & field star. As he began to lose his sight he didn't want to be treated any differently than everyone else. A friend suggested he compete in adaptive athletics, which led to training and qualifying for the U.S. Paralympic Team. He's won national championships and represented the U.S. Paralympic Team in Tokyo and Paris, where he is a two time medalist in the long jump. Isaac is also the author of a children's book entitled: Mya's Marvelous Day At The Games , which was published in July 2024. Isaac will be inducted into the Lewis University Athletic Hall of Fame in March 2025, just as his mom was 20+ years ago. Isaac is an engaging fellow and we’ll hear his thoughts on success and life on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (847) 800-0376 Email – isaaccjeanpaul@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-jean-paul-9a1078160/ Website - https://www.isaacjeanpaul.com/ Instagram – IJP_IAMONE Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 364 - Alfred Niwagaba of Uganda, School Administrator & Father Of Four Including One With Down Syndrome 33:31

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Our guest this week is Alfred Niwagaba, of Kampala, Uganda who is the director of the Little Angels School in Wakiso and father of four children including a son with Down Syndrome. Alfred and his wife, Rosemary Nambooze, have been married for 16 years and are the proud parents of four children: Benjamin (5), Beroil (9), Abigale (15) and Abryl (14), who has Down Syndrome and has some hearing deficits. Alfred runs The Little Angels School, with over 600 students. Alfred and Rosemary also run Angel’s Center For Children With Special Needs, a NGO that serves families raising children with special needs. It’s a fascinating story and we’ll hear it on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – +256-788-887077 WhatsApp Email – niwaalfred@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/niwagaba-alfred-357ba814a/ Angel’s Center For Children With Special Needs https://angelscentre.org Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 363 - Jason Tuttle of Atlanta, GA Father Of Two, A Grief Counselor, Author and Blogger Who Very Sadly Lost Son Zachary at 15 1:01:59

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Our guest this week is Jason Tuttle of Atlanta, GA, a former physical education and special education teacher, a stay at home parent and father to two children with multiple physical and cognitive disabilities. Jason and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 21 years and are the proud parents of two children: Samantha (16) who is non-verbal, epileptic, wheelchair bound and has severe neuro developmental delays, and Zachary who, very sadly, passed away in January 2022, at age 15, who was diagnosed with Eagle Barrett Syndrome, was non-verbal, epileptic and had severe development delays. Since Zachary's passing, Jason has dedicated his energies to writing and sharing his feelings about grief with the aim of helping other men in similar situations. We learn about Bert's Big Adventure, an organization that had a profound impact on Zachary, Letters To Zachary and the Letters To Zachary Coloring Book. Jason's story is one of tragedy and heartbreak as well as purpose and fulfillment all on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (770) 823-6867 Email – letterstozachary2022@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-tuttle-4264112a7/ Website - https://letterstozachary.com/?trk=public_post-text Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552174684952 Letters To Zachary Coloring Book - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC5GSFZK Register for the 6th Annual SFN Dads Virthual Conference on May 10, 2025: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TLkN_ViJTTqnaK-M8pHPNA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 347 - Tony Bombacino of Chesterton, IN Co-Founder Of Real Food Blends, Father Of Two Including One With Multiple Disabilities 55:52

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Our guest this week is Tony Bombacino of Chesterton, IN, co-founder of Real Food Blends and father of two, including one with multiple disabilities. Tony and his wife, Julie, have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Luca (15) and son AJ (13) who has multiple disabilities. Tony and Julie founded Real Food Blends in response to seeking wholesome foods suitable for AJ, who is tube fed. Real Food Blends was acquired by Nutricia, part of Danone S.A.. Subsequent to the sale Tony & Julie founded CINO United, LLC, working with and guiding B2C/B2B companies through all stages of growth. Areas of expertise and work include: creating and/or evolving digital (and overall) marketing, brand, sales, product, business development, partnership, transportation/warehousing and capital raising strategies to help turn vision into reality. Tony's story is a series of overcoming some of life's greatest challenges, including losing his mom when he was a teenager, the death of his older brother Scott at 40 and during the past 13 years, parenting a son with severe disabilities, who is unable to talk or walk. Along the fatherhood journey, Tony also found time and some value in sharing his thoughts and experiences through a blog reflecting on various issues related to being a father of a child with disability. We also learn about a number of organizations that have played in instrumental role for the Bombacinos, including: A Rosie Place For Children and Jacob's Ladder. Tony is also a member of the new Chicago SFN Mastermind Group, a group of like-minded dads that meet virtually on a weekly basis to: share weekly wins and heartfelt experiences as well as read & reflect on six books a year and meet with the authors. It’s an inspiring story about: faith, a father's love for his family, overcoming adversity and commitment to service, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (708) 359-1626 Email - tonybombacino@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybombacino/details/experience/ A Rosie Place For Children - https://arosieplace.org/ Jacob’s Ladder - https://www.jacobskids.org/ Tony’s Blog posts connected with Special Needs Dads - https://www.realfoodblends.com/special-needs-dad-the-role-that-everything-and-nothing-prepared-me-for/ https://www.realfoodblends.com/special-needs-dad-strong-2/ https://www.realfoodblends.com/best-fathers-day-gift-special-needs-dad-can-give/ https://www.realfoodblends.com/keep-going-special-needs-dad/ https://www.realfoodblends.com/bouncing-back/ https://www.realfoodblends.com/happy-almost-10th-anniversary-to-me/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 346 - Mastermind Group Monday With Ruslan Vasyutin of Ukraine, Via Solihull, England 13:23

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Ruslan Vasyutin of Ukrainian who currently lives in Solihull, England and who is the father of a daughter with Cerebral Palsy, who is unable walk or talk. Ruslan and his x-wife, Olga, divorced two years ago, shortly after they fled Ukraine in March of 2022, weeks after the Russian invasion. They are the proud parents of Alice (12) who has severe Cerebral Palsy and is unable to walk or talk. Ruslan has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for four years. He's done two SFN Dad To Dad Podcast interviews one in May of 2021 and a second in March of 2022, just weeks after the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He is one of the first members of the London SFN Mastermind Group and attended the 2024 SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat in Chicago. It’s an uplifting conversation about a father's love for his child, perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – +44 757 817 0700 Email – rvasyutin@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/rvasyutin/ Previous SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts – May 2021 – https://21stcenturydads.org/148-ruslan-vasyutin-of-kiev-ukraine-has-a-daughter-with-cerebral-palsy-is-an-outspoken-advocate-for-special-needs/ March 2022 – https://21stcenturydads.org/191-special-report-ukraine-with-sfn-mentor-father-ruslan-vasyutin/ Favorite SFN Mastermind Group Book – Zero To Hero by Allen Lynch About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad to Dad 345 - Chris Hunter of Orlando, FL A Wealth Manager Who Serves The Disability Community 31:29

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Our guest this week is Chris Hunter of Orlando, FL a father and grandfather, who has devoted much of his career to serving families with special needs, to help plan their financial future. Chris and his wife, Jane, have been married for 40 years and are the proud parents of an adult daughter and four grandchildren. Chris is from Canada. He has a civil engineering degree from New Brunswick University and a MBA from York University. For 15 years, Chris worked for LafargeHolcim as a professional engineer. The next 15 years he worked as a financial advisor for Merrill Lynch. Since 2009 he has been a financial advisor, vice president & investment officer at Wells Fargo Advisors. Chris has been very intentional about serving families touched by disability in a way that separates him from most of the advisor community. His is story of compassion and care. And we’ll hear his story on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (407) 592-4939 Email - Chris.Hunter@wellsfargoadvisors.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishunterorlando/ Website - https://fa.wellsfargoadvisors.com/chris-hunter/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 344 - Mastermind Group Monday With Todd Evans of Brentwood, TN 11:26

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Todd Evans of Brentwood, TN owns multiple businesses, is an author and is the father of two children who have different abilities. Todd and his wife, Kristin, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: an 18 year old born with a metabolic disorder and 14 year old, who has Cri du chat syndrome, a genetic disorder caused by a deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5. Kristin & Todd are the authors of How To Build A Thriving Marriage As You Care For Children With Disabilities . It's a must read for all parents whose families touched by disability. Kristin & Todd also host and maintain the website: https://disabilityparenting.com/ , which has some excellent resources for parents and caregivers touched by disability. Todd has been involved with the Special Fathers Network less than a year. His SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, episode is scheduled to air in November 2024. He was one of the first members of the Nashville SFN Mastermind Group and he attended the 2024 SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat in Chicago.. It’s an uplifting conversation about faith, family, perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (731) 202-1112 Email – mauddib6@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-evans-a35744137/ Website - https://disabilityparenting.com/ Book - https://www.amazon.com/Build-Thriving-Marriage-Children-Disabilities/dp/1540903737/ref=sr_1_1?crid=LLBSHPJK220N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.e6fcilBY15aGN8XMG5QVhw.9hm3b4z3SDB5gMxdFu9N7cjU1iZf65jfSYO3cKOv7aw&dib_tag=se&keywords=evans%2C+how+to+build+a+thriving+marriage+as+you+care+for+children+with+disabilities&qid=1727382950&s=books&sprefix=evans%2C+how+to+build+a+thriving+marriage+as+you+care+for+children+with+disabilities%2Cstripbooks%2C96&sr=1-1 About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad to Dad 343 - Chris Mallette of Chicago, IL Father of Four, Director of Community Engagement & Football Coach at Chicago Hope Academy 59:17

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Our guest this week is Chris Mallette of Chicago, IL, father of four and director of community engagement and head football coach at Chicago Hope Academy. Chris also does violence prevention consulting. Chris and his wife, Kendall, have been married for 28 years and are the proud parents of four: Luke (26), Zion (24), Judah (19) and Levi (16). Their family has been touched by mental health challenges, including; severe anxiety, depression, OCD and bi-polar. Chicago Hope Academy is a Christian College Prep High School with an average class size of 15 students. 275 students attend Chicago Hope with about 70 students in each grade level. Perhaps most impressively, 100% of the graduates are accepted into college Chris earned a BA in history from Princeton University, a law degree from University of Pennsylvania and was a public interest scholar. In addition to being the director of community engagement, Chris is the varsity football coach and has lead the team to many championships. While proud of the teams' successes, he is most proud of his student/players who are overcoming the circumstances of their birth place. His mentorship to his students and players goes well beyond the playing field. It's a uplifting story about faith, family, perseverance and serving others all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (773) 991-7101 Email - cmallette@chicagohopeacademy.org LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-mallette-837b6741/ Chicago Hope Academy - https://chicagohopeacademy.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 342 - Mastermind Group Monday Podcast With Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavík, Iceland 16:21

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavík, Iceland a father of three, who works as an electrician and serves as a board member of Unique Children of Iceland. (Einstokborn) Agust and his wife, Maria, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of three children: Asta Mary (26), Sara Dogg (18) and middle child, son Ingi (23) who was diagnosed with 2Q37 Deletion syndrome, a rare chromosome condition that affects his development. Agust has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for more than four years. His SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, episode #184, aired in Janaury 2022. He was one of the first members of the London SFN Mastermind Group and he attended the 2024 SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat in Chicago.. It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (354) 698-5651 Email - agust.kristmanns@gmail.com Unique Children of Iceland. (Einstokborn) https://www.einstokborn.is/is/english LinkedIn - SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #184 - https://21stcenturydads.org/184-agust-kristmanns-of-reykjavik-iceland-board-member-of-einstokborn-father-of-3-including-a-son-with-2q37-deletion-syndrome/ About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 341 - Nate Plasman of Lombard, IL Father of Three Including A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 53:04

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Our guest this week is Nate Plasman of Lombard, IL, a vice president at family owned Monroe Transportation and father of three, including a son with a rare genetic disease. Nate and his wife, Sara, have been married for 20 years and are the proud parents of three children: Grace (15), Jackson (12) and Andrew (10) who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a progressive and severe muscle-wasting condition that typically results in premature death. Duchenne impacts around 15,000 individuals in the United States, predominantly males, and over 300,000 globally. It is a condition that transcends cultural, economic, and social lines, affecting families worldwide. We learn about a host of organizations seeking cures and improving the lives of those living with muscular dystrophy, including; Parent Project MD, Cure Duchenne and Serepta Therapeutics. It'a an uplifting story about faith, family and overcoming adversity all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes Phone – (630) 248-3220 Email - nate@monroe-trans.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-plasman-0a050149/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nathan.plasman/friends Monroe Transportation – https://monroe-trans.com/ Parent Project MD - https://www.parentprojectmd.org/ Cure Duchenne - https://cureduchenne.org/ Serepta Therapeutics - https://www.sarepta.com/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 340 - Mastermind Group Monday - 2024 Retreat Recap 14:40

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday for the past few months, host David Hirsch has interviewed members of the SFN Mastermind Group community, men who meet virtually via Zoom on a weekly basis. This Monday’s episode is a recap from the 4th Annual SFN Mastermind Group Weekend Retreat , held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago from September 6-8, 2024. In total 27 dads attended including three from Iceland and one from Ukraine. Friday, September 6th - The retreat kicked off with a Meet & Greet with pizza, sodas and some special treats, including Al's Cookie Mixx cookies provided by SFN Mentor Father Alvin Green of Chicago and some Mullen's Apple Sauce provided by SFN Mentor Father Jim Mullen. Saturday, September 7th - On Saturday morning the group participated in a Cycle To End Father Absence (C2EFA) ride at Cyclebar River North. The morning session included playing 21CD/SFN Trivia and talking about the importance of Self-Care. SFN Mentor Father Wayne Messmer made a terrific presentation over lunch. The afternoon session included discussions about the importance of Respite & Marriage. From there the group enjoyed a performance by Dennis Watkins at the Magic Parlour, Chicago's #1 Show (as per TripAdvisor). The evening was capped off with a sumptuous dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy Grand, including birthday wishes for SFN Mentor Father Nathan Woerner. Sunday, September 8th - Sunday's session included discussions about Planning Ahead, Project ALEX, Hope For Luka, and Ideas for Improving the Mastermind Group experience. All in all it was a fun and memorable experience. Lots of laughter, some tears and good fellowship. About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 339 - Bill Walters of Collinswood, NJ Father of Two, Helps Perfectly Imperfect Families By Providing Financial Guidance 32:56

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Our guest this week is Bill Walters of Collinswood, NJ, father of two and founder of Perfectly Imperfect Families. Bill is the proud father of two children: Jake (21) and Tammy (23), who between the two of them have had a variety of challenges including; hearing impairment, development delays, IBS, ADHD and endometriosis. Bill has been a single father for much of his children's lives. Professionally, Bill is a financial advisor who offers insurance and financial guidance for perfectly imperfect families. Through faith and perseverance, Bill has been able to overcome a lot of adversity and show others how to do the same. We’ll hear Bill’s story and more on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (267) 278-5062 Email - bill@perfectlyimperfectfamilies.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/billjwalters/ Website - https://www.perfectlyimperfectfamilies.com Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 338 - Mastermind Group Monday With Nathan Woerner of Littleton, CO 14:26

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Nathan Woerner of Littleton, CO who is a former missionary in Japan with SEND International and father of two girls including one with Angelman Syndrome. Nathan and his wife, Maryah, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of two girls: Naomi (8) and Ada (6), who has Angelman Syndrome. Nathan has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for more than four years. His SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, episode #114, aired in September 2020. He was one of the first members of the Tuesday night SFN Mastermind Group and he has attended the last few Mastermind Group weekend retreats. It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (615) 521-0600 Email – nwoerner@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-woerner-0244b6b/ SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #114 - https://21stcenturydads.org/114-send-international-missionary-nathan-woerner-and-his-daughter-with-angelman-syndrome/ Favorite Mastermind Group Books – T hinking In Pictures , By Temple Grandin - https://tinyurl.com/y9j5ej6m About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 337 - Jon Polin of Jerusalem, Israel, Serial Entrepreneur, Father of Three Including One Who Was Taken Hostage By Hamas 45:55

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Our guest this week is Jonathan Polin of Jerusalem, Israel who is a serial entrepreneur, father of three, including son, Hersh, who very tragically was taken hostage on October 7, 2023, during the Hamas led attacks on Israel. This episode was recorded on August 29, 2024, day #328 since Hamas attacked Israel, killing 1,200 (mostly civilians from 23 countries) and taking more than 220 hostages, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin. Jonathan and his wife, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, both born and raised in Chicago, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Leebi and Orly as well as Hersh (23), who shockingly lost his left hand and forearm in a grenade explosion during the October 7th attacks. Quite tragically, Hersh’s best friend, Aner Shapira, lost his life on October 7th protecting fellow concert goers, by deflecting seven Hamas grenades thrown into an above ground bomb shelter, before he was shot and killed. Jon and Rachel have become outspoken advocates on behalf of all the hostages and thrust into the lime-light, meeting with members of the United Nations in Geneva, meeting with Pope Francis as well as U.S. President Joe Biden and more recently, they appeared on stage, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on August 21st. Days after this interview was recorded, we learned that the IDF recovered the bodies of six hostages, including Hersh, who had been executed within the past 24-48 hours. On September 2nd, while eulogizing Hersh, at his funeral, Jonathan said “We failed you, we all failed you. Maybe your death is the stone, the fuel, that will bring home the 101 other hostages.” The Goldberg-Polin story is about and an ordinary American-Israeli family swept up into the most recent chapter of the Middle-East conflict and how through grit and steadfast determination they conducted themselves, to rescue their son and all the October 7th hostages. Email – jonpolin@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-polin-9824571/ Personal Website - https://www.theimpactguy.com/ Israeli Network for Life Enhancing Technologies (INLET) – https://www.inlet.co.il/ DNC Speech From August, 21, 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PleW3qZSxQ Hamas Released Video Hersh Goldberg-Polin May 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJeOoeCDgKw YouTube - Anderson Cooper's Connection To Hersh Goldberg-Polin - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEW8H34zEGw Hostage & Missing Families Forum - https://stories.bringthemhomenow.net/ Shalva – https://www.shalva.org/ Parent Circle - https://www.theparentscircle.org/en/homepage-en/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 336 - Mastermind Group Monday with Joe Lofino of Greenville, OH 16:08

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Joe Lofino of Greenville, OH who is owner of Walnut Grove Cabinet Company and father of three young children, two of which who have been diagnosed with Fragile X. Joe and his wife, Jen, have been married for 11 years and you are the proud parents of three: Josh (7), Joanna (6) and Junie (2). The older two were diagnosed with Fragile X, which is the leading cause of intellectual disabilities like Autism. Joe has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for about five years. He was featured in episode #95 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast that aired in April 2020. He has been part of the inaugural SFN Mastermind Group and has attended all the SFN Mastermind Group weekend retreats. It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (937) 232-9870 Email – joe@walnutgrovecabinet.co LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-lofino-2b644a73/ SFN Dad To Dad Podcast #95 - https://21stcenturydads.org/dad-to-dad-95-joe-lofino/ Favorite Mastermind Group Books – A View From The Top , by Aaron Walker - https://tinyurl.com/mp5krvkd The Ultimate Gift , by Jim Stovall - https://tinyurl.com/3pbm3rxx About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 335 - DeAndrae Hinton of Houston, TX, Special Education Chair, Author & Father Of Two Including An Autistic Son 58:48

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Our guest this week is DeAndrae Hinton of Houston, TX educator, special education chair at the Houston Independent School District, author and father of two including an Autistic son. DeAndrae and his x-wife, Chaquita Frazier, are the proud parents of Daja (19) and Dillon (16) who has Autism. DeAndrae is the special education chair at the Houston Independent School Disctrict. He’s also written a book entitled: My Favorite Mistakes, Lessons Learned Through Accountability. He is also a leader with the Autism Dads Social Club. He has quite a story to tell and we’ll hear it on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (832) 523-7759 Email - deandrae0315@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/deandrae-hinton-27772571/ Book - https://tinyurl.com/yjwryr6w Autism Dads Social Club - https://autismdadssocialclub.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 334 - Mastermind Group Monday With Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL 16:53

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This is part of a special series of interviews within the SFN Dad To Dad Podcasts known as the SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. Each Monday host David Hirsch interviews one of the SFN Mastermind Group dads on the impact the mastermind group has had on him and the wellbeing of his family. This Monday’s guest is Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL who is an investment professional, father of twin 21 year old boys who are Autistic and are co-founder of the Twin Hearts Autism Foundation. Tom and his wife, Irene, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of twin boys: Michael and John who are Autistic. Tom has been involved with the Special Fathers Network for about five years. He was featured in episode #69 of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast that aired in October 2019. He was part of the inaugural SFN Mastermind Group and also serves as treasurer of the 21st Century Dads Foundation. It’s an uplifting conversation about perseverance, overcoming life's challenges and advocacy, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (708) 205-2964 Email - tomcostello18@gmail.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-costello-05867311/ FB Page - https://www.facebook.com/Twin-Hearts-Autism-Foundation-580801878996598/ SFN Dad To Dad Podcast Episode #69 – https://21stcenturydads.org/dad-to-dad-69-tom-costello/ Twin Hearts Autism Foundation - https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/twin-hearts-autism-foundation,272189829/ Another Kind Of Courage by Steve Bundy - https://tinyurl.com/mrs7cvac About the SFN Mastermind Group – WHAT- SFN Mastermind Group dads meet weekly by Zoom for 75 minutes. Each meeting: ◦ starts with a round of wins from the past week, ◦ includes a discussion of the current book (6 per year) being reviewed, ◦ has two Dad-In-The-Middle sessions for dads to share a challenge, and ◦ ends with a recap and look at the week ahead. WHO - SFN Mastermind Group Dads are those: ◦ seeking meaningful friendships with like-minded dads, ◦ willing to invest their time and make a financial commitment, ◦ looking for a safe place to be open and authentic, and ◦ who realize seeking advice is a strength, not a weakness. WHY - SFN Mastermind Group Dads benefit by: ◦ realizing they are NOT alone ◦ having better relationships with their spouse, ◦ developing improved understandings of their child(ren), ◦ tapping into the experience and wisdom of others, ◦ getting weekly encouragement from like-minded dads, and ◦ creating a pathway to become the best version of themselves 21st Century Dads Foundation is looking to provide 100 special needs fathers with the opportunity to be part of the class of 2024 Mastermind Group.…

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SFN Dad To Dad 333 - Mazi Keyghobadi of Houston, TX Father Of A Son With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy & Founder of Hope For Luka 26:58

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Our guest this week is Mazi Keyghobadi of Houston, TX, a father and outspoken advocate for those with disabilities. Mazi, who was born and raised in Iran, emigrated to the U.S. as a teenager with his parents and brothers in 2000. Mazi and his x-wife, Dunia, were married for nine years, before divorcing in 2021 and are the proud parents of son, Luka (7) who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Mazi has also formed Hope For Luka , a non-profit dedicated to funding Muscular Dystrophy research with the objective of finding a cure as well as advanced therapies for those impacted by Muscular Dystrophy. It's a an uplifting story about overcoming adversity, a father's commitment to his son, and advocacy for others. All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 362 - Michael McManus of Barrington, IL Insurance Exec, Father of Two, One With Autism & Co-Proprietor Of Jigsaw Farms 45:21

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Our guest this week is Michael McManus of Barrington, IL, Vice President of Captive Resources, co-proprietor of Jigsaw Farms and father of two adult sons, including one with Autism . Michael and his wife Stacie have been married for 33 years and are the proud parents of two boys: Matt (30) and Jake (29) who is Autistic. Jake has benefited from a host of programs, including: Cure Autism Now (CAN), now known as Autsim Speaks, Brave Hearts, and Cowboy Dreams Michael & Stacie purchased a 50 acre working horse farm in Woodstock, IL and renamed it Jigsaw Farms. In addition to their own horses, the farm currently boards 40 horses, includes three full time staff all with separate residences. They also rebuilt a house which would be suitable for Jake to live in, along with space for a caregiver. We’ll hear about that and more on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (847) 460-8792 Email – mmcmanus@captiveresources.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcmanus-21a12932/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jigsawfarms/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 361 - Scott MacGregor of Fishers, IN ED of Content & Storytelling at Eli Lilly, Father of 3 Including One With Down Syndrome 40:21

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Our guest this week is Scott MacGregor of Fishers, IN who is Executive Director of Content and Storytelling at Eli Lilly and Company and father of three including one with Down Syndrome. Scott and his wife, Sara, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of three living children: Ainsley (16), Jack (18) and Abby (21) who has Down Syndrome. Very sadly, their son Owen who had Trisomy 13, was still born in 2011. We learn about a wide range of organizations Abby has benefited from, including: Gigi's Playhouse,, Unified Track, Kids Dance Outreach and First Steps as well as DADS (Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome). Scott supported his wife Sara as she co-founded Same As U , a nonprofit organization, located in Noblesville, IN established in 2019 to serve young adults with developmental disabilities and to help them live the life they imagine. Same As U is filling a need for more meaningful activities and programming that often stop upon leaving the traditional school system. We’ll hear all about that school, Scott’s gift of story telling and his commitment to family all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (317) 440-4699 Email – jsmacgregor@lilly.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jscottmacgregor/ Website - https://www.sameasu.org/ Same As U - Vimeo - https://vimeo.com/957878602 DADS. Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome https://www.dadsnational.org Gigi’s Playhouse https://gigisplayhouse.org Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 360 - Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI Mother of Eight, Author, Podcast Host & Founder of The Lucas Project, 42:28

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Our guest this week is Jessica Ronne of Holland, MI, author, speaker, podcast host, founder & executive director of the Lucas Project and perhaps most importantly, wife and the mother of eight, including one with special needs. Jess and her second husband, Ryan, have been married for 14 years and between them are the proud parents of eight children: four from her first marriage: Caleb, Lucas, Mable and Joshua, three from Ryan's first marriage: Tate, Mia, and Jada and Annabelle (9) who they had together. Their son Lucas suffered a stroke in vitro at 20 months; has global developmental delays, is non-verbal, has hydrocephalous, severe Autism, scoliosis, and low muscle tone. Very sadly Jess' first husband Jason, died of brain cancer in 2010. And Ryan's first wife, Kaci, also passed away from cancer in 2010. The couple met through some mutual acquaintances and married after a brief courtship to go on to have their 8th child, Annabelle. Jess is a prolific author having published four books: -- Sunlight Burning At Midnight (2013) a memoir -- Lovin’ With Grit & Grace (2017) reprinted in 2023 -- Blended With Grit & Grace (2021) -- Caregiving With Grit & Grace (2024) Jess is also the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is "to provide recognition, respite and resources to family caregivers of those with special needs." She also hosts the Coffee With Caregivers Podcast and a blog that goes by the name: Jess Plus The Mess. Jess is the oldest of 12 children, a dynamo and caregiver extraoridInaire. We'll hear all about Jess' journey, her deep faith and her wonderful sense of humor on this week’s SFN Dad To Dad Podcast. Show Notes Phone – (616) 617-9077 Email – jess@thelucasproject.org LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-ronne-4b412670/ Podcast Coffee With Caregivers - https://anchor.fm/jess-ronne Website – https://www.jessplusthemess.com/ Website: https://www.thelucasproject.org/ Documentary Unseen - https://caregiverdoc.com/ . Books – Sunlight Burning At Midnight - https://tinyurl.com/3fsrekay Blended With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/mr25k2rm Lovin’ With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/3janr2sv Caregiving With Grit & Grace - https://tinyurl.com/bdhted3v Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jessplusthemess Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessplusthemess Pinterest: pinterest.com/jessplusthemess/ Twitter: twitter.com/jessplusthemess Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 359 - A Look Back On 2024 21:27

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Episode #359 – A Look Back on 2024 Hi I’m David Hirsch, founder of the 21st Century Dads Foundation and Special Fathers Network as well as host of the Special Fathers Network Dad To Dad Podcast. Happy New Year and welcome to the first episode of 2025. Tom Couch, the editor and producer of the SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, and I, thought we would do something special and provide a Look Back on 2024. In total we produced 72 episodes, 52 were weekly episodes airing on Fridays and for 20 weeks from May through September we produced a series of short episodes with SFN Mentor Fathers who are also involved with the SFN Mastermind Group program. We called them SFN Mastermind Group Monday Podcasts. While we’d love to include a snippet from all 70+ episodes, to keep it more concise we decided to provide some highlights. We hope you enjoy listening to this Look Back on 2024 Episode as much as we did producing it. 18 of the 2024 guests are authors. Nine of the interviews included international guests, from the following seven countries: Australia, Canada, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Iceland, Israel and the UK. Four of the guests are women. Three interviews were with dads who lost a child including one who was an Israeli hostage killed by Hamas terrorists. Two interviews included military veterans: a former U.S. Navy Seal and a U.S. Air Force Vietnam-era combat pilot. And one of the guests is a Native American. The episodes also spanned a very broad range of disabilities including; Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Rare Disease, Dwarfism as well as those who are blind, deaf and missing a limb(s). Here is a brief month by month recap with a clip from a select number of episodes. In January, we aired four episodes including a dad from the UK and one from the Cayman Islands as well as with Jonathan Eig, father to three, including a son whose parents passed away at an early age. Jon is also the best-selling author of biographies on: Muhammad Ali, Lou Gehrig, and MLK. In February , we aired four episodes including one with Dave Jereb of Sydney, Australia, a Physical Therapist, co-founder of Move About Therapies and author of the book: Challenging The Story . We also did a two-episode story with filmmaker Bob Manganelli, whose 23 year old deaf son, very tragically committed suicide, while at Gallaudet University back in 2014. In March , we produced five episodes including a two-episode interview with Keith Harris of Albuquerque, NM who is a retired business owner and father of four, including son Tim who has Down Syndrome. He and Tim owned and operated the restaurant Tim’s Place for five years. Tim also went on to author The Book of Hugs , a children’s book. In April , we aired four episodes including one with Jonathan Bennett of Ontario Canada, who is an executive leadership coach, author and father of two, including one with Autism who is also non-binary. In May , we did six episodes including one with Dr. Greg Pursley of Jackson, MO who is a chiropractor, owner of PC Medical Centers, an author and father of two, including a son who has Dwarfism. We also interviewed John Borling of Rockford, IL who is a retired Major General in the U.S. Air Force. John was a combat pilot in Vietnam who flew 97 missions before being shot down and held hostage for six years, eight months at the Infamous Hanoi Hilton. And we interviewed Jon Ghahate a Pueblo Indian from Placitas, NM who is a Vietnam-er veteran and father of three, including a daughter who is sight impaired. In June , we produced eight episodes including four SFN Mastermind Group Monday interviews with testimonials about their mastermind group experiences. One was with John Shouse of Franklin, TN an industrial control engineer and father of three including twin boys, one of which, Evan, is Autistic. John and his wife, Janet, have been leaders in the disability community throughout TN and John has been involved with the Tuesday night Mastermind group for nearly three years. We also interviewed Paul Briggs of Falling Waters, WV, who is the father of 38. No this was not a typographical error or some misstatement. Paul and his wife, Jeanne, have six biological kids and 32 adopted children including: 13 from Ghana, 10 from Ukraine, six from Russia, two from Bulgaria and one from Mexico. In July, we did nine episodes including five Mastermind Group Monday interviews. We also interviewed Kelley Coleman of Los Angeles, CA, a mother of two, a disability advocate, and author of Everything No One Tells You About Parenting a Disabled Child: Your Guide to the Essential Systems, Services, and Supports . We also interviewed Sam Farmer of North Easton, MA who is the father of a son with Autism and later in life was also diagnosed with Asperger’s. Sam is also the author of A Long Walk Down A Winding Road and has become one of the more well recognized self-advocates in the Autism community. We also Al Malavolti of Rockford, IL in a two-part interview. Al is a retired aerospace executive and he and his wife, Rosemary, have 22 children including four biologic kids and 17 adopted kids, and one they parented. In August , we aired nine episodes including four Mastermind Group Monday episodes, including one with Tom Costello of Frankfort, IL who is the father of twin 21-year-old boys who are Autistic. Tom and his wife Irene created the Twin Autism Foundation and have been outspoken advocates for those diagnosed with ASD. We also interviewed Alvin Green of Chicago who is a retired Chef. Alvin and his wife, Angela Ferguson, have two boys including Aiden who is Autistic. To provide Aiden with some career skills and to support himself, Alvin founded Al’s Cookie Mixx, a premium online cookie business that employs individuals who have intellectual disabilities. In September, we produced nine episodes including five Mastermind Group Monday episodes and one with Agust Kristmanns of Reykjavik, Iceland who is the father of three including son, Ingi, who has 2Q37 Deletion syndrome, a rare chromosome condition that affects his development. We also interviewed Jonathan Polin who is an Israeli-American. Jonathan and his wife, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, became some of the most outspoken advocates speaking out about the urgency behind releasing the Israelis being held hostage by Hamas. They met with the Pope at the Vatican and President Biden at the White House. They spoke at the United Nations in Geneva and at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. I interviewed Jonathan on day 328 of their son Hersh’s captivity and very sadly, just days later we learned about Hamas murdering six of the hostages including Hersh. In October , we aired five episodes including one with Dr. Ruslan Vasyutin who is a single Ukrainian father to 12 year old daughter Alicia, who has Cerebral Palsy and unable to walk or talk. They are currently living in Solihull, England after fleeing Kiev in February 2022 after the Russia invasion of Ukraine. We also interviewed Andrew Bustamante of Colorado Springs, CO who is the father of two young children. Andrew and his wife, Jihi, are both x-CIA undercover intelligence officers and hosts of the EverydaySpy Podcast. It was a fascinating conversation about utilizing CIA tactics to overcome adversity. In November , we produced five episodes including one with fellow podcaster daughter-father team: Reena Friedman Watts and her father Wayne, who produce the Better Call Daddy Podcast. We also interviewed Todd Evans of Brentwood, TN who is an entrepreneur. He and his wife Kristin have two children with disability and are the co-authors of How To Build A Thriving Marriage As You Care For Children With Disabilities . And in December we did four episodes including one with former U.S. Navy Seal Phillip Koontz who is a business owner, leadership coach and speaker, father of five including an Autistic son and author of the book: The Truth Behind My Trident , which provides a fascinating look behind the curtain of the life as a U.S. Navy Seal. We also interviewed Emma Livingstone of London, England who is the mother of three typical kids, who herself has Cerebral Palsy and is founder and CEO of UP - The Adult Movement For Adults With Cerebral Palsy . All in all 2024 was an extraordinary year for the 21st Century Dads Foundation and Special Fathers Network. I want to offer my heartfelt thanks to: Tom Couch, our SFN Dad To Dad Podcast editor and producer and my partner in crime, To Our primary sponsor Horizon Therapeutics for the ongoing and generous support, To all those who agreed to do interviews this past year, some of which were included here, and Perhaps most importantly of all, YOU our valued listeners for tuning in week after week and sharing the episodes with family and friends. For more information, please go to the show notes or visit: www.21stCenturyDads.org . Thank you again and best wishes to you and your family for a safe and healthy new year. Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there…

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SFN Dad to Dad 358 - Emma Livingstone, of London, England, Mother of Three, Self Advocate & Founder of UP The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement 50:46

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Our guest this week is Emma Livingstone of London, England who is the mother of three typical kids, a self-advocate with Cerebral Palsy and founder & CEO of UP - The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement. Emma and her husband, Derrick, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of three typical children ages 11-16. She is the one who has cerebral palsy, which has propelled her to become one of England's most outspoken advocates for adults with CP. Emma is founder and CEO of UP - The Adult Cerebral Palsy Movement, a non-profit whose mission is to help all members of the adult Cerebral Palsy community to live their best lives. It's an uplifting story about family, perseverance and service all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone/WhatsApp – 44-07-951-019-508 Email – emma@upmovement.org.uk LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-livingstone-080967a4/ Website - https://upmovement.org.uk/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 357 - Craig Parks of San Diego, CA A Professional Musician, Band Leader, Camp Director, Author & Father Of Two 50:51

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Our guest this week is Craig Parks of San Diego, CA who is a professional musician, band leader, camp director, author and father of two including one with special healthcare needs. Craig and his wife, Rachel, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: Nashaman (10) and Jonah (20) who has multiple issues, including: anxiety, attention issues and Autism. Craig has a real passion for working with youth. He has combined his love of music and talent as a musician with his commitment to serving youth in a variety of ways including serving as a camp director and band leader. More recently Craig authored an e-Book entitled: "Stress Less & Have Fun With Your Kids". He also created a curriculum the "Parenting A to E Course" available at: https://www.parentingharmony.com/ We’ll hear Craig’s story and about his musical and special needs journey on this week’s Special Fathers Network Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (760) 505-3099 Email – craigparks@parentingharmony.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-parks-6038756/ Website - https://www.parentingharmony.com/ North County JCC Camp – https://jcca.org/find-a-jcc/lawrence-family-jcc-of-san-diego-county-jacobs-family-campus/ eBook – Stress Less & Have More Fun With Your Kids – https://craigparksmusic.samcart.com/products/stress-less--have-more-fun-with-your-kids Parks Party Central Episode 1 March 29,2020 (youtube.com) Parks Party Central Episode 19 (youtube.com) Parks & Pals: Tequila (youtube.com) Urban Plates - 12 under $12 - core - eat well (youtube.com) Here's a bonus video of his son at 6 years old playing the drums with Criag and a couple of the teens he was working with: Long Live Rock.mpg (youtube.com) Here is a video from Autism's Got Talent with Jonah in 2020. He ended up winning the competition that year. J the King - Autism's Got Talent - YouTube Parenting A to E - From Stress To Smiles Turning The mundane Into The Memorable - Enroll now at: https://parentingharmony.com/products/parenting-a-to-e?fbclid=IwY2xjawHO4_FleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVTpd8dvVA6oGnGhjp4mA6lsq2ii8VvRokknzaxNn1wFwJ0zJZRagsM_Mw_aem__SD5vUvTcsNCFek5EJgsVg Miracle League of San Diego https://www.miracleleagueofsandiego.org San Diego Chill Ice Hockey for kids with special needs https://sandiegochill.org The San Marcos Shooting Stars Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/p/SMYBB-Shooting-Stars-100057535536242/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 356 - Tieal Bishop of Walkerton, IN Founder Of A Rosie Place For Children & Mother To Six, Including A Medically Fragile Son. 59:23

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Our guest this week is Tieal Bishop, of Walkerton, IN, mother to six including a medical fragile son and founder of A Rosie Place For Children. Tieal and her husband,Travis, have been married for eight years and between them they are the proud parents of six children: Max (25), Sam (22) and Gigi (20) and triplet 21 year old girls, Madeline, Abby and Kate. Her oldest son, Max, had a precarious entry into the world. Diagnosed with RSV, he required a G-Tube for feeding, a Trach for breathing and seven month in the PICU, which resulted in the family staying at the local Ronald McDonald House for seven months. Despite the early challenges, Max is thriving as a young adult. Tieal is founder of A Rosie Place for Children, a state of the art, nurse-staffed specialty hospital for medically fragile children and respite for their parents, based in South Bend, IN. Tieal has a zest for life and a passion for service. You'll hear her uplifting story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – (574) 315-6283 Email - tieal@arosieplace.org LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tieal-bishop-b821237/ A Rosie Place For Children- https://arosieplace.org/ Children's Respite Homes of America - https://childrensrespitehomes.org/ National Center for Pediatric Palliative Care Homes (NCPPCH) - https://www.ncppch.org/ She’s All Set (a short film by The Grotto Network at the University of Notre Dame) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNgD2wdUv-s&t=2s Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 355 - Phillip Koontz of Monument, CO, Former U.S. Navy Seal, Author, Entrepreneur & Father of Five Including One with Autism 48:12

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Our guest this week is Phillip Koontz of Monument, CO a retired U.S. Navy Seal, combat veteran, a former pastor, co-founder of Buffalo Leadership Academy, owner of an e-commerce business, author and perhaps most importantly, the father to five children. Phillip and his third wife, Suzanna, have been married for 6 1/2 years and between them are the proud parents of five children: Briah (11), Robert (13), Zadak (13), Madeline (16) and Jacob (18), who is Autistic. Phillip served for more than five years on Seal Team 10 and is a combat veteran, during which time Danielle, his first wife was diagnosed with stage four metastatic breast cancer and died four years later. His second marriage produced two children: Zadak and Briah. Phillip is also the author of The Truth Behind My Trident , which provides a fascinating look into the U.S. Navy Seals program and some hard truths about the sacrifices made by those who serve. He is also a principal of Buffalo Leadership Academy and owner of Karambit.com and e-commerce business that sells high end knives. It’s a fascinating story and you’ll hear it on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – 479-806-7445 Email – koontzspeaker@gmail.com Website - http://www.philkoontz.com/ Website - https://karambit.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/philkoontz/ The Trurth Behind My Trident - https://tinyurl.com/46kj4pwz Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 354 - Dennis Watkins of Oak Park, IL A Professional Magician & Father of Two Adopted Children Including A Son With Autism 55:34

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Our guest this week is Dennis Watkins of Oak Park, IL who is a professional magician and father of two adopted children, including a son who is Autistic. Dennis and his husband, Sean Kelly, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of two adopted children: Magnolia (15 months) and Henry (5), who is Autistic. Dennis hails from Dallas and a long line of family magicians. His grandfather, Ed Watkins, was a leader amongst magicians in Texas who had.a national reputation. After taking a BFA from Southern Methodist University, Dennis pursued a career in theatre. Working his way up from a performer to being a director, Dennis is proprietor of The Magic Parlour, located in downtown Chicago, now in it's 15th season, where he performs six shows a week, which according to Trip Advisor it is the #1 show in Chicago. Dennis has quite a story to tell and we’ll hear it on this week’s episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Notes - Phone – ( 312) 300-6803 Email – dennis@denniswatkins.net Website - https://denniswatkins.net/ Website - http://www.themagicparlourchicago.com/ LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisrwatkins/ Adoption Center of Illinois – https://www.adoptioncenterofillinois.org/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 353 - Tom Parro Of Grayslake, IL President of MERK Capital, Father of Three Including a Daughter With POTS 45:17

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Our guest this week is Tom Parro of Grayslake, IL, president of MERK Capital and father of three including a daughter with a rare disease. Tom and his wife, Janice, have been married for 27 years and are the proud parents of three children: Erin (24), Matthew (20) and Megan (22) who has Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) a condition that causes a number of symptoms when you transition from lying down to standing up, such as a fast heart rate, dizziness and fatigue. With a degree in accounting and MBA in finance Tom has enjoyed a career in finance leading, 27 years ago, to founding MERK Capital, a boutique investment private equity firm. We learn about the Parro family, their faith and commitment to one another all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (847) 867-9793 Email – tomparro@MERKcapital.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-parro-405396/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 352 - Todd Evans Of Brentwood, TN, Business Owner, Author & Father Of Two Children With Disabilities 39:28

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Our guest this week is Todd Evans of Brentwood, TN who is a business owner, author and father of two children with disability. Todd and his wife, Kristin, have been married for 23 years and are the proud parents of two children: an 18 year old who was born with a metabolic disorder and 14 year old who has Cri du chat syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a deletion of the short arm of chromosome 5. Together Kristin & Todd maintain the website: DisabilityParenting.com, dedicated to empowering parents of kids with all kinds of disabilities. They are also co-authors of the book, How To Build a Thriving Marriage As You Care For Children with Disabilities . Todd is also a member of the Nashville SFN Mastermind Group. Theirs is a story about faith, marriage, overcoming adversity and service to others all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Phone – (731) 202-1112 Email – mauddib6@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-evans-a35744137/ Website - https://disabilityparenting.com/ Book - https://tinyurl.com/3urefxpr Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 351 - Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY Father of Three Including Reena, Host Of The Better Call Daddy Podcast 50:51

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Our guests this week are father and daughter, Wayne Friedman of Louisville, KY and Reena Friedman Watts of Houston, TX. Wayne and his wife, Maureen, have been married for 45 years and are the proud parents of three daughters: Reena, Jessica and Stephanie, who between them have 13 children, Wayne and Maureen’s grandchildren. A unique factoid is that Jessica and Stephanie live and work in Israel. Wayne ran a successful multi-generation family owned business for decades before retiring. Reena and her husband, Will, have been married for 17 years and are the proud parents of four children ages five to 16. Reena previously worked for decades as a producer of the Jerry Springer Show, based in Chicago. In addition to being a successful TV producer, Reena now hosts the Better Call Daddy Podcast . At the end of each episode, Wayne leans in and provides his insights and pearls of wisdom. The podcasts are; creative, interesting and always enlightening. We’ll hear from and about this father-daughter duo on this SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links - Reena – (310) 895-4032 Wayne – (502) 533-0697 Reena - reenareena@gmail.com Wayne - unclewaynefantasy@yahoo.com Reena – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts/ Better Call Daddy Podcast – https://bettercalldaddy.com BCD Episode #377 (6/14/24) featuring David Hirsch - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/377-pedaling-through-parenthood-special-fathers-network/id1525296416?i=1000659078645 The Better Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bettercalldaddypodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad to Dad 350 - Dana Lange Of Denver, CO, Co-founder & CFO of Bright Life Connections And Father Of Two Including One With Pitt-Hopkins 41:03

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Our guest this week is Dana Lange, of Denver, CO who does business development for Tuff Shed, is co-founder and CFO of Bright Life Connections, a non-profit and father of two including a daughter with a rare genetic disease. Dana and his wife, Dana, have been married for 34 years and are the proud parents of two daughters: Sarah (28) and Victoria (26) who has Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by developmental delay, moderate to severe intellectual disability, among other challenges. The Langes are also co-founders of Bright Life Connections a non-profit that helps loved ones effectively manage disability services in the Denver metro area. They provide resources coordination to enable independence and personal growth for persons with disabilities, and to create opportunities for persons with disabilities to connect in the community to achieve their brightest life. Dana is also a member of the new SFN Mastermind Group in Denver that meets on Monday evenings and he attended the SFN Matermind Group Retreat held in Chicago in September 2024. We’ll hear Dana’s story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Link - Phone – (303) 591-6833 Email – danajlange@gmail.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/danajlange/ Bright Life Connections – https://www.brightlifeconnections.com/ Massachusetts Familly For Change. https://thearcofmass.org Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 349 - Andrew Bustamante of Colorado Springs, CO A Former Covert CIA Intel Officer, USAF Combat Veteran & Dad of Two 41:45

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Our guest this week is Andrew Bustamante of Colorado Springs, CO a former covert CIA intelligence officer, U.S. Air Force combat veteran, business consultant, host of the Everyday Espionage Podcast, a self-proclaimed improvement junkie and perhaps most important of all, father of two adolescent children. Andrew and his wife, Jihi, who is also a former CIA intelligence officer, have been married for 14 years and are the proud parents of two adolescent children. In addition to doing business consulting, Andrew is host of the Everyday Espionage Podcast, where he interviews some fascinating guests as well and banters with his wife about their CIA days and how the lessons learned translate into everyday life. As an example, be sure to check out the episode with ED Jackal, a former covert CIA agent. We also learn about why doctors, clergy and Peace Corps volunteers never serve in the CIA and why journalists seem to always be accused of espionage. We’ll hear Andrew's fascinating story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links: Email - andy@everydayspy.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-bustamante-mba-89812a10b/ Everyday Spy – https://everydayspy.com/?homepage=c ED Jackal Deep Cover Part I - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edjackal-deep-cover-part-i/id1441789630?i=1000459839014 Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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SFN Dad To Dad 348 - Mike Abramowitz of St. Augustine, FL Co-founder of Better Than Rich, Speaker, Author, Transformational Coach & Father 59:46

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Our guest this week is Mike Abramowitz of St. Augustine, FL, an entrepreneur, co-founder of Better Than Rich, speaker, author and transformational coach as well as father of two young children. Mike and his wife, Lindsay, have been married for seven years and are the proud parents of two children: daughter Ella (1) and son James (3), who was born at 26 weeks, weighing 1 pound four ounces, which caused severe bronchial pulmonary challenges, necessitating a trachea, ventilator and feeding tube. Their route to becoming parents also included; IVF, a series of miscarrIages and a still birth. Mike was born and raised in New Jersey and is the youngest of eight siblings. His dad fought in two Israel wars, which revealed some very positive and enlightening aspects of his dad's personality, which helped shape his world view and impacted his commitment to fathering. At heart Mike is an entrepreneur with a drive and commitment to serve. We learn about Vector Marketing and the Cutco Mafia, GRAB Tomorrow, PB&J for Tampa, Front Row Dads, and Better Than Rich, a virtual assistant platform, which allows users to leverage their time and accelerate growth. We’ll hear Mike’s incredible story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast. Show Links Phone – (732) 687-8688 Email – mike@betterthanrich.com LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeabramowitz1/ Personal Website - https://mikeabramowitz.com/about/ Better Than Rich - https://www.betterthanrich.com/ PB&J for Tampa – https://mikeabramowitz.com/programs/pbj/ G.R.A.B. (Grow. Re-Evaluate. Appreciate. Believe.) - https://mikeabramowitz.com/programs/grab/ Special Fathers Network - SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through." SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations. Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/ Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/…

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