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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 25-“Now What?!?!?!” Fellas…What are you gonna do Now? (Wisdom)


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Fellas, Today’s episode simply poses the question, “What are you gonna do NOW?”  We hear statistics, we understand facts, etc…but, What are YOU gonna do NOW?  The time is NOW!  take a listen, share and leave some comments.  Also, Subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher or Google Play and leave Ratings/Reviews and Comments!!!!

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Shoot me an email BlackFathersnow@gmail.com and lets connect and push this movement to the masses!

If you’re in need of a speaker, workshop leader, host or facilitator…Hit me at the BlackFathersnow email address above and lets connect.

Be Blessed, Well and Wise,

MikeD

 

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 24-Concussions on the Gridiron, Chasing Dreams to Hollywood, Entrepreneurship, Fatherhood and a Whole Lot in Between with Comedian “Brandon Dee” George


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Fellas,

Our Guest today is my Frat Brother (Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, INC) and stand up comedian Brandon Dee George also known as @iAmBrandonDee on Twitter and Instagram.  We get DEEP!!!  Brandon talks about his life growing up and events that sparked abrupt changes in his life.  Some of the things discussed:

-NFL dreams

-Multiple Concussions

-Fatherhood

-Moving to Hollywood with $400 in his pocket

-Open and honest communication with yourself and your spouse

-Overcoming mistakes

-being a Stay at home dad

-Entrepreneurship

and so much more…

make sure to check Brandon out on Instagram or Twitter @iAmBrandonDee as well as his business website www.KnockerballGwinnett.com

As always, Follow @BlackFathersNOW via Instagram and Facebook and visit www.Blackfathersnow.com and sign up to get the episodes directly delivered to your inbox. 

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Be Blessed, Well and Wise!

Mike D

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Black Fathers, NOW!: Episode 23-Natural Disasters, Doing Our Part as Black Men…A Real Fatherhood example to learn from! (Wisdom)


Today’s Quick Episode is a shout out to all the Folks around the World who are dealing with a current or recent Natural Disaster.  Also on this episode, I highlight an example of a Brother who did his part in a Major way and led an effort to round up supplies for those in need in the Houston Area.  The key fact to understand is that the brother organized this major initiative from Los Angeles!  Don’t let your geography or any made up barrier keep you from acting on something that YOU are inspired to do!  Shout to to my man “Flip” AKA Jeremiah Benjamin on the Good Work!  Also, in a Few Weeks check out Flip as he Joins us on Black Fathers, NOW to Share his Story and Journey.

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Be Blessed Well and Wise!

Mike D

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 22- with NYC based Father, Businessman, Author and Founder of Kemet Toy and Game Company AD Largie


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Our Guest is NYC based businessman and Author AD Largie.  Today, we discuss the inspiration for the founding of “Kemet Toy and Game Company”.  visit www.KemetToys.com or Follow AD @KemetKids on Instagram and @KemetToys on Facebook

We dive into Fatherhood, Egypt (Kemet), living in NYC, Inspirations and much much more…This is Definitely a Must Listen!!!

Please Share with fellow Fathers!!!!  Share, Share, Share!!!

Dont forget to visit www.BlackFathersNOW.com

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Be Blessed Well and Wise!

MikeD

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 21-Stop Wanting Everything to “Feel” Good…It Doesnt Feel Good for a “Reason”! (Wisdom)


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Fellas,

Today’s Quick Episode challenges the notion that we always want things to “Feel Good”…They Dont Feel Good for a Reason!  Listen, Comment and Share with your Folks!

Visit www.BlackFathersNOW.com Follow @BlackFathersNOW via Instagram and Facebook and @BlkFathersNOW via Twitter

Subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, iHeart Radio or Soundcloud.  Please Leave a Review and Share!

Be Blessed Well and Wise!

Mike D

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 20-How a Black Father uses a unique skill to give back to those in Need. A Conversation with Levon Rhone; President of The Frank Honest Co.


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Fellas,

Today’s Guest is Augusta, Ga native and Atlanta, Ga resident Levon Rhone.  Levon is the Founder and President of the Nationally recognized 501c3 The Frank Honest Co.  Take a listen as we walk through his journey and learn how a brother got inspired to learn how to Knit and Crochet. We also dive into how he ultimately turned this passion into an organization that now supplies people in need with warm clothing and accessories.  His story is very inspiring!  Make sure to connect with Levon: www.FrankHonest.com and following him via Pinterest, Instagram and Twitter @FrankHonestCo

Dont forget to visit www.BlackFathersNOW.com

Make Sure to subscribe via iTunes, Stitcher, GooglePlay, iHeart Radio or Soundcloud…LEAVE A REVIEW!!!

Follow @BlackFathersNOW via Instagram and Facebook and @BlkFathersNOW via Twitter

For a little more info on me and my story…Grab my book

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Be Blessed, Well and Wise!

MikeD

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Black Fathers, NOW! “BONUS EPISODE” Response to Charlottesville as a Black Father…”I’m a Bridgebuilder” PLEASE LISTEN and SHARE!!!


Today’s quick episode needs no intro.  As Black Fathers; WE ARE BRIDGE BUILDERS!!!  There are little ones getting prepared to walk over the bridges that we construct…What type of Bridges are we building???  Please Share this episode with every father AND every leader that you know that has a Platform…WE MUST build Bridges RIGHT NOW over the Troubled Waters that are flowing…

Be Blessed, Well and Wise!!!

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shoot me an email BlackFathersnow@gmail.com

Peace

Mike D

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 19: Quality Takes Time…The Rolls-Royce vs. The Toyota (Wisdom)


Today’s Episode is Brought to you by “Black Family Apparel” www.BlackFamilyApparel.com Where we’re celebrating the Black Family!

Fellas,

Today is a quick Episode to make you “Think”.  Quality takes time! A powerful speaker once said, “More Dreams are Killed by Impatience than Failure”.  We need to internalize this Message and allow it to play out in our lives.  Make sure to visit www.BlackFathersnow.com and Subscribe to this podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Soundcloud or Google play…and Please leave comments and ratings!!!  Be Blessed, Well and Wise!

Follow @BlackFathersNOW via Facebook and Instagram and @Blkfathersnow via Twitter

Mike D

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 18-“I Really Hate Student Loans” with “The Money Champ” Nick Blair. He aims to change how HS students approach paying for College.


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Fellas,

This episode is on point!  We have “The Money Champ” Nick Blair in the house!  Our conversation jumps into his story and motivation for creating “The Money Champ”.  His work in the financial industry and experience dealing with Student Loans lit a fire in him. The core of his passion revolves around helping students attend college without the need for Student Loans.  Listen in as he drops some tips on how to make the most of your experience and attend college without the need for Student Loans.  We also, dive into the subject of “Marrying into Fatherhood”.  A lot of brothers are faced with this situation, so i asked Nick to explain a bit about his story as a means to provide some insight in this area.  To connect with Nick further, visit www.theMoneyChamp.com.  From there you can link up with him and subscribe to his Podcast, “The Money Champ”.  Also, you can grab a copy of his book “The Money Champ’s guide to getting a degree debt Free” via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Money-Champs-Getting-College-Degree/dp/1539676994/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501874086&sr=8-1&keywords=the+money+champs+guide

As always, Follow @BlackFathersNOW via Instagram and Facebook and @BlkFathersNOW via Twitter

visit www.blackfathersnow.com

subscribe to the Podcast via iTunes, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, Google Play or Soundcloud

Drop me an email and let me know what you think about the show!

blackfathersnow@gmail.com

Make Sure to hit the SHARE button. Leave many comments and a solid rating!  Peace

Be Blessed, Well and Wise!

MikeD

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Black Fathers, NOW! Episode 17-My Ancestry DNA Results and how Your “Roots” can influence and inspire you as a Father (Wisdom)


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Take a quick listen as I Dive into my DNA results from www.ancestry.com.  Its very important to have an understanding of where you come from.  As Black Fathers, we need to be very intentional regarding learning our history so that our Children can start to get a Full Picture of who they are.  Enjoy, Comment and Share this episode with Family and Friends!

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Be Blessed, Well and Wise!

MikeD

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