The Awesome Black Dad's Show

On today's episode of The Awesome Black Dads Jerrell and I wrap up 2020 with our favorite episodes, rules to teach your son, and awesome salute to Professional basketball player Iman Shumpert.   Before you go do us a favor and Share this episode with a Dad you know. *************************************************** Subscribe to The Awesome Black Dads Show on your favorite platforms Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-awesome.../id1262835213 iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/.../263-the-awesome-black-dads.../ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/29Dkc0eWdiYbv6AFWOAgjX... Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show Keep up with all things awesome @ www.awesomeblackdads.com JerrellnPrincess Dantzler #TagADad

On today's episode of The Awesome Black Dads Show we talk about the importance of connecting with your Sons emotionally. We are happy to have @Aj Smith join us today to talk about his reaction to a recent instagram post by gospel singer Smokey Norful that included a picture of his 16 year old son sleeping on his chest. This episode took us into the ideas of manhood and how important it is to love your kids the way they need to me loved.   Before you go do us a favor and Share this episode with a Dad you know. *************************************************** Subscribe to The Awesome Black Dads Show on your favorite platforms Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/.../the-awesome.../id1262835213 iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/.../263-the-awesome-black-dads.../ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/29Dkc0eWdiYbv6AFWOAgjX... Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show Keep up with all things awesome @ www.awesomeblackdads.com JerrellnPrincess Dantzler #TagADad

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves. On today's episode of The Awesome Black Dads Show we talk about the importance of a Fathers emotional connection with his daughters and the impacts of not listening. We are happy to have Robbie Hardges hair stylist, and natural hair expert to join us and provide context as to why her name was mentioned by Linton Johnson III in the previous episode (Ep.11) and more importantly provide us with a Daughters perspective.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves. Subscribe to The Awesome Black Dads Show on your favorite platforms Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show/id1262835213 iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-awesome-black-dads-sho-30902785/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/29Dkc0eWdiYbv6AFWOAgjX?si=X0ctMtJnRHSoS3NHd6K2aA Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show Keep up with all things awesome @ www.awesomeblackdads.com

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.     Tune in you wont be disappointed.   **************************************************** Subscribe to The Awesome Black Dads Show on your favorite platforms   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show/id1262835213   iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-awesome-black-dads-sho-30902785/   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/29Dkc0eWdiYbv6AFWOAgjX?si=X0ctMtJnRHSoS3NHd6K2aA   Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show   Keep up with all things awesome @ www.awesomeblackdads.com

On today's episode of The Awesome Black Dads Show we talk #masuculinity, #blacklivesmatter, #manhood, and the impacts on #fathers in our society. We were happy to have Tiffany Barefield from the Pardon My Ugly podcast and the ultimate creative Nikki Bruce to join and provide us with a womans perspective.   Tune in you wont be disappointed.   **************************************************** Subscribe to The Awesome Black Dads Show on your favorite platforms   Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show/id1262835213   iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-the-awesome-black-dads-sho-30902785/   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/29Dkc0eWdiYbv6AFWOAgjX?si=X0ctMtJnRHSoS3NHd6K2aA   Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-awesome-black-dads-show   Keep up with all things awesome @ www.awesomeblackdads.com

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.   Today we talk about types of dads.  What type of dad are you?

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves. www.awesomeblackdads.com

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves. Today we talk to Roy Walker III about “Getting Back To You”!   We talk extensively about how important it is to take the time to focus on who you are and showing up as that person consistently in the lives of the people you love the most and yes that includes you.  Roy currently serves as the Dean of Health Sciences at Malcolm X College.  He is recognized in the community for his expertise in clinical exercise physiology and wellness programming and is passionate about equity and access to education.

Welcome to the awesome blacks dads show where our goal is to educate, inspire and encourage dads to become the best version of themselves.

Today we talk with Darius Grandberry.  Darius spent a large majority of his career working in the finance industry he's held titles from accountant to the CFO of a very successful private equity firm.  We talk about everything from his experience with working for primarily african american owed businesses to branching out and creating a tech start-up with no tech experience, while also keeping himself accountable as a husband and a father.  I introduce Darius Grandberry. Subscribe now on apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you are listening to this episode, you can find a link in the episode notes simply tap or swipe up over the cover art.  You will also see other affiliate links pertaining to books or products mentioned in the episode, please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase.  If you like what you are hearing we would love for you to give us a five star rating and tell your friends how to subscribe.  Im your host Terrell Lindsey until next time.  Be Awesome.   We have created a Kit for you to get all the great things mentioned in our episodes in one space.  Please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase.        

Today we talk with Michael Drayton Sr. a husband, father, and businessman.  Mike was born and raised in chicago where at an early age he realized that he had a unique set of gifts.  His gift for composing music has allowed him to work with the likes of Spike Lee while his knack for numbers has made him a successful day trader and entrepreneur. Michael and I discuss everything from his losses as child to his most recent entrepreneurial endeavor as the principal owner of the only African American title company in the state of Illinois.  I introduce Mike Drayton.   We have created a Kit for you to get all the great things mentioned in our episodes in one space.  Please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase.    

Today we talk with Dave and Dana Maxx a renaissance couple that met through the power of dancing and now they want to share that same power with the rest of the world.  Dave is a highly regarded dance instructor, that through teaches the importance of communication and roles to sustain a healthy balanced relationship.  His wife Dana is a classically trained dancer that brings the balance to their relationship.  Together they are creating the build real relationship platform designed to help singles and couples understand what it truly means to be in a successfully relationship.  We will get into roles, love, fatherhood, the black man versus the black woman, and their first project the two minute love affair...Lastly but certainly not least my lovely wife Lakeisha is joining us as the co-host, primarily to keep me honest but with out further ado......

Today we talk with Dave and Dana Maxx a renaissance couple that met through the power of dancing and now they want to share that same power with the rest of the world.  Dave is a highly regarded dance instructor, that through teaches the importance of communication and roles to sustain a healthy balanced relationship.  His wife Dana is a classically trained dancer that brings the balance to their relationship.  Together they are creating the build real relationship platform designed to help singles and couples understand what it truly means to be in a successfully relationship.  We will get into roles, love, fatherhood, the black man versus the black woman, and their first project the two minute love affair...Lastly but certainly not least my lovely wife Lakeisha is joining us as the co-host, primarily to keep me honest.     I hope you enjoyed part one of this episode on relationships part 2 will be dropping in a few days,   Subscribe now on apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you are listening to this episode, you can find a link in the episode notes simply tap or swipe up over the cover art.  You will also see other affiliate links pertaining to books or products mentioned in the episode, please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase.  If you like what you are hearing we would love for you to give us a five star rating and tell your friends how to subscribe.  Im your host Terrell Lindsey until next time.  Be Awesome.   We have created a Kit for you to get all the great things mentioned in our episodes in one space.  Please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase. Checkout our Awesome Kit https://kit.com/AwesomeBlackDads/finance-tool-kit

Rendel is a Managing Director with Muller & Monroe Asset Management (M2), a Chicago-based private equity firm that has advised on over $1 billion dollars of assets since its inception. Prior to joining M2 in 2008, Rendel worked as an entrepreneur in the media and entertainment industry in New York and as an engineer at P&G in Cincinnati. Rendel obtained his BS in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University and his MBA from Columbia Business School.  In June 2016, Rendel founded the non-profit One Stock One Future NFP (OSOF) to turn one million youth into public company shareholders. OSOF uses workshops to expose young people to stocks and ownership, then, with generously donated funds, the organization purchases gift certificates for public company stocks so that each student can open their first investment account. The goal is to give each student a sense of Hope, Inspiration, Empowerment, and Opportunity via stock ownership.  Rendel will walk us through his journey to becoming Managing Director with Muller& Monroe, but more importantly we will discuss the importance of teaching our children about ownership and how we as fathers can participate in helping One Stock One Future achieved its goal by introducing our kids to the stock market. I hope you enjoyed this episode on ownership and investing, if you are interested in introducing your children to ownership by way of stocks please send me and email at info@awesomeblackdads.com or shoot me a message via our social media pages.  If we can get at least 10 participants, we will setup an awesome workshop where your children can not only learn about owning stock but also purchase their own share of stock, for free. I think its a wonderful opportunity and I look forward to seeing you in the room with us.  Subscribe now on apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you are listening to this episode, you can find a link in the episode notes simply tap or swipe up over the cover art.  You will also see other affiliate links pertaining to books or products mentioned in the episode, please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase.  If you like what you are hearing we would love for you to give us a five star rating and tell your friends how to subscribe.  Im your host Terrell Lindsey until next time.  Be Awesome.   We have created a Kit for you to get all the great things mentioned in our episodes in one space.  Please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase. Checkout our Awesome Kit https://kit.com/AwesomeBlackDads/finance-tool-kit

Today we talk to Talaat McNeely one half of the powerful money couple behind the brand his and her money. Talaat And his wife Tai invite couples into their personal financial lives with the hope that their own personal journey will help other couples learn, and grow when it comes to all things money. America's #1 money couple has been featured on  black enterprise, Fox News, USA Today , essence , entrepreneur magazine to name a few.  Talaat is a U.S. Army veteran turned Special Education teacher. He is passionate about his faith,  his family, and facing challenges head-on. His understanding of money and money management started out slow, which led him to face a consumer debt of around $ 30,000. However, with the support of Tai his wife, the family conquered the mountain of debt and learned many valuable lessons along the way. Talaat has a Master's Degree in Education Leadership, Master's Degree in Special Education, and a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Business Administration.  We will get into how Talaat overcame his struggles and how he's helping others like him be the best version of themselves.   We have created a Kit for you to get all the great things mentioned in our episodes in one space.  Please support our show by checking out those links if you are interested.  Those clicks will provide our show with a small commission if you decide to purchase. Checkout our Awesome Kit: https://kit.com/AwesomeBlackDads  

Todays episode is our first opinion episode titled "The Lebron Effect" and we are pretty excited.  We are looking forward to your feedback and conversation with the hope that it leads to a meaningful conversation with a selected listener.  If you want to be considered for being on the show to debate this topic.  If you are on social media go to our Awesome Black Dads facebook page this episode will be the very first post that you see, and share your brief comments about why you agree or disagree with my opinion for those of you that aren't on social media send  us an email to info@awesomeblackdads.com.

Happy New Years good people    We made it to another year and I'm truly thankful for the blessing and lesson from 2018. I am sincerely grateful for all of you. Thank you for the feedback and continued support you are responsible for the growth of this show and more importantly my growth as well.    Now I know we've been slacking on the content for the month of December but it's not without good reason.  For 2019 we wanted to do things a little different. Since the inception of the awesome black Dads Show we have largely interviewed fathers for their authentic stories about their challenges and successes in fatherhood. Don't worry, we are not getting rid of that. However we are going to be adding more content that's geared toward inspiring Dads to execute on becoming the best version of themselves.    So here's how we plan to do that:   1st. According to Henry Health a company whose goal is to make access to mental healthcare easy and convenient, removing all barriers to seeking treatment the 5 stressors for black men are:    Money & finances Race & Racsim  Jobs & career Health & Illness Relationships   We have created themed months where our conversations will be rooted in specific topics connected but not limited to those 5 stressors.  I fundamentally believe that our growth and development as better fathers is hidden in the discussions and stories based on these 5 things. In these conversations you will still get the raw stories but you will get more tips and tools that will help you become More awesome.    2nd. In an effort to engage more with you; I will begin each month with a solo opinion episode dealing with either current events, social issues, and topics relating to the theme months. After the release of the opinion episode I would like to give a listener the opportunity to be on the show to respond or debate my opinion or position.  To be considered please send an email to info@awesomeblackdads.com with a short reaction to the opinion and why you agree or disagree.  I will review each response and choose a listener to be on the show to have an awesome debate.     Lastly, Because growth doesn't happen without action we are kicking off our monthly awesome challenges today. Join the challenges to become better Physically, Intellectually, Emotionally, and Spiritually. I hope to see all of you join us on the journey.  Go to awesomeblackdads.com/challenge to learn more and join.    I'm looking forward to an awesome 2019. If you haven't already follow us on Facebook and Instagram at awesome black dads we would also appreciate an iTunes review, it will not only help us get better but it helps us move up the charts.    Thanks for listening and May your 2019 be better than what expect.           

  Today's guest is an ex-Jehovah Witness that is currently being shunned by his family of active Jehovah's Witnesses. Chris has spent the last ten years in a state of self-discovery and healing, which by the way he is adamant about how successful he has been in his ten-year journey. I met Chris at a roundtable gathering and after listening to his story I knew I had to have him on the show. Chris passionately spoke about how disfellowshipping from the Jehovahs Witness religion completely wrecked his life. Chris lost his wife, his children, his parents, and his friends. I could not imagine losing my loved ones because of a personal decision to go in a different religious and spiritual direction. We talk so much about how the system breaks up our households but we never talk about how some religious constructs have the potential to do just as much damage. Today Chris goes by Freedom's Witness on his youtube channel where he shares his stories and insights with others like him, with the hope that he helps others realize that there is a future and it can be a bright one. Without further ado, I introduce to you, Mr. Chris Hale.           

Welcome to the awesome black dad's show where our goal is to give life to the stories of fathers in a way that empowers and encourages dads to be a better version of themselves.    Today's guest is Mr. Destry Wilborn the Executive Director and Founder of the Men of Purpose, Journey to Self Discovery program.  Destry is a Chicago native with over 20 years of experience as a Chicago police detective.  In addition to serving his hometown, Destry spent 10 years in the Chicago public school system as a wrestling coach where his passion for helping young boys successfully transition into manhood, with a clear sense of identity and purpose was ignited.  Destry believes that dedication & commitment are key components to helping young men discover their purpose, deploy their gifts, and develop a vision for their lives.

Welcome to the awesome black dad's show where our goal is to give life to the stories of fathers in a way that empowers and encourages dads to be a better version of themselves.    Today's guest is Mr. Scott Riley founder of The Be the Flow movement, a movement whose entire mission is to empower the people in our communities through self-love.  After dealing with his own battles with mental health Scott decided to create a positive movement that will encourage others to meet their own battles head on and overcome them because he believes that nothing should get in the way of your purpose.    Website: www.awesomeblackdads.com   Facebook: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads   Instagram: www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads   Fatherhood: Through the Eyes of Black Dads: http://www.blurb.com/user/awesomedads  

Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better every day because that truly is the goal.   Bonus Track: Song Title: Love From Chicago Music Producer: Marcus “Truth” Fitzgerald Songwriter: Jason Ferguson Artist: Jason Ferg featuring Cerita Brown Sound Engineer: Eli Ranjbaran Song Recorded: August 2017 EMP Studios in Arlington, TX   Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock  

Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better every day because that truly is the goal.   Bonus Track: Song Title: Love From Chicago Music Producer: Marcus “Truth” Fitzgerald Songwriter: Jason Ferguson Artist: Jason Ferg featuring Cerita Brown Sound Engineer: Eli Ranjbaran Song Recorded: August 2017 EMP Studios in Arlington, TX   Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock  

Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better every day because that truly is the goal.   Bonus Track: Song Title: Love From Chicago Music Producer: Marcus “Truth” Fitzgerald Songwriter: Jason Ferguson Artist: Jason Ferg featuring Cerita Brown Sound Engineer: Eli Ranjbaran Song Recorded: August 2017 EMP Studios in Arlington, TX   Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock    

We are back with season 2 of The Awesome Black Dads Show.  In this episode, we talk to Carnell Smith Sr. who was recently release from Federal prison.  Carnell was incarcerated for intent to traffic illegal drugs at a time when he had made the decision to step out of the life for the sake and well being of his family.  After 17 1/2 years of incarceration, Carnell was released due to the provisions of the Clemency project an President Obama initiative dedicated to releasing non-violent offenders.  Today we will explore Carnell's introduction to the game, why he got involved, his untimely incarceration and his road to redemption.  

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.       Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.         Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock  

This is episode 8 of the Awesome Black Dads Show. Today we get to chop it up with Howard and Jason Ferguson, Mr.  Ferguson who you will often hear me refer to as "pops" during this conversation; was born and raised a southern man with old school principles.  Pops moved to chitown in his early 20's and in Oct of 1978 his first child was born and from that moment on the journey towards building a better version of himself was off and running.  Today Pops son Jason is a father of 5, an accomplished singer, rapper, songwriter and thats just the stuff he does on saturday.  In this episode, You'll hear everything from why Jason became a Licensed barber to the systemic issues of welfare that were designed to dismantle the powerful family structure. without further due Lets get this thing started.   Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.   Bonus Track: Song Title: Love From Chicago Music Producer: Marcus “Truth” Fitzgerald Songwriter: Jason Ferguson Artist: Jason Ferg featuring Cerita Brown Sound Engineer: Eli Ranjbaran Song Recorded: August 2017 EMP Studios in Arlington, TX   Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock    

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   This is episode 7 of the Awesome Black Dads Show. Today we get to chop it up with Koai Matthews, a Chicago native that found career success in Memphis Tennessee.  In this episode you will hear about  Koai's journey from a felonious mistake to a successful career as a principal of one Memphis highest performing charter schools.  We get into everything like finding true love, wearing your mistakes as a badge of honor, the blessing of fatherhood, and making the best of a what many may perceive to be a bad hand.  Sit back relax and enjoy Episode 7 and remember everyone deserves a second chance.        Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock    

  Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   Today we get an opportunity to chop it up with Rwenshaun Miller founder and executive director of Eustress Inc.,   The mission of Eustress is to raise awareness on the importance of mental health in underserved communities allowing individuals to identify and overcome challenges to achieve a healthier and more productive lifestyle.  Rwenshaun is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, Mental Health Advocate and Social Entrepreneur.    For so long we have been dismissive as Black Men about the status of our mental health and its time that we have more of these conversations in a way that we become more aware and more open to the fact that mental illness is a real issue.  In this episode we talk about suicide, the myths of mental health, why just praying won't work, some real solutions to managing or health and much more.     Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock        

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   Today's episode is a bit of a departure from what you have previously heard. Previously, you have heard insights from other Men about who they are, what they stand for, and why they are the Men and Fathers that they are today.  Today I have decided to share a little about what I believe and how I am creating a time capsule of my ideas and beleifs for my sons in the future.  I have started writing letters to my sons that are effectively lessons that I have learned during my journey in this life with the hopes that that they will always have a piece of my experiences to fall back on in moments when I am not there to help guide them.  This letter is dedicated to purpose and how important it is to find the thing or things that you know you were put on this earth to contribute.  I hope you find this letter as inspiring as I did when I started writing because "The Purpose of Life is a Life of Purpose".     Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   Today we get to chop it up with Fred Anderson, another participant of the Fatherhood: Through the Eyes of Black Fathers coffee table photo book project that looks to tell a more positive story about black fathers.  Believe me when I tell you that we got in to some deep meaningful conversation about legacy, masculinity, and raising daughters. I think you will be, scratch that. I know you will be inspired by the topics we address so sit back and enjoy, this episode about "What Matters Most".      Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   This weeks episode we talk to Corey Moses a recent participant in volume 1 of our Coffee table photo book aptly named Fatherhood: Through the eyes of Black men.  We talk about marriage, fatherhood, pride, a mans ego and much more.     Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   Today we will talk to a Mother and Father about co-parenting and their journey to "No More Drama".   We will touch on everything from the stereotypes of "Baby Mamma Drama" and "Dead Beat Daddy" to the child support system and thoughts on how the system should really be used.     Follow us: www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad     Leave us a review on iTunes it helps us to get better everyday because that truly is the goal.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   On this Episode of the Awesome Black Dads Show we chop it up with Linton Johnson III.  Linton is a former American and current International Professional Basketball Player.  He's had the opportunity to achieve the highest level of success in Professional sports by winning a NBA Championship with the 2004 San Antonio Spurs.  Today we talk Success, Health, Living abroad, and of course Fatherhood and Family.    Check us out on:   Instagram:  www.instagram.com/awesomeblackdads Facebook:  www.facebook.com/awesomeblackdads Twitter:  www.twitter.com/awesomeblackdad       Background Music:   Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock

Awesome Black Dads podcast was started with the intent to create content that is rich with context relating the experiences of Black Men and Fatherhood. Awesome Black Dads wants encourage, educate, empower, and entertain black fathers in a way that inspires us to be the best version of ourselves.   This episode will showcase whats to come on this season of the awesome black dads show.     Background Music: Jason Ferg - Thriving (Instrumental) song from the album titled TRIBUNE (released May 2016) Produced by: Marcus "Truth" Fitzgerald of One Shadow Records (Chicago) for more info: www.jasonferg.com   Marlo on The Track - Producer of the Take Away track played during the interview snippets.  For more info: https://www.youtube.com/user/marlorock