Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Ferlan Bailey, now IFBB Pro Ferlan Bailey; is originally from the island of Grenada. The family support system was always strong in Ferlan’s life as he grew up. The strength that he was surrounded by as a child drove him down his path as a bodybuilder. Ferlan has competed in multiple shows over the last 6 years and experienced many things along the way. In Ferlan’s journey he learned to ...
May 26, 2024•33 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today we're diving into a topic that can have a profound impact on our parenting journey: the power of positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are powerful statements that can help shape our mindset and outlook on life. When applied to parenting, they can play a significant role in fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for our children. So, let's explore how positive affir...
May 19, 2024•8 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Rusty Roberts and Sean Murphy, founders of Psalms Path Consulting, help Christian Entrepreneurs achieve more Peace & Profit in their business through transformative business coaching that has its roots in Scripture. In a world where business coaches talk about the tactics & strategies without mentioning the power of Jesus, Rusty & Sean are one of the only coaches in the world to integrate ...
May 12, 2024•43 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! One of the most challenging things we can experience as parents is the power struggle with our kids. So how do we avoid the power struggle? This episode will help you as parents avoid this issue. Here are some tips for avoiding power struggles with your child: 1. Set clear and consistent rules: Make sure your child knows what is expected of them and what the consequences will be if they d...
May 05, 2024•15 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Cory Jenks is a convention breaking pharmacist, comedian, author, speaker, and dad from Tucson Arizona. Since earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2011 from the University of South Carolina, he has been on a mission to help people get off medications through lifestyle. Since 2013, he has taught, coached and performed improv comedy for 1000’s of people. And since 2022 when his 1st book Permission t...
Apr 28, 2024•43 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you. Jessica Hurlbut is a wife, pastor, writer, podcaster, and mom of five—two autistic, two adopted, and one typical teen boy. She and her husband, Greg, are lead pastors of New Testament Church in Upstate New York, and oversee a network of churches in the North Country. Jessica and her husband also host a weekly podcast, Full Spectrum Parent, the only faith-based autism parenting podcast. We all know it’...
Apr 21, 2024•51 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! I want to dive into the concept of positive discipline and how it can benefit both parents and children. As parents, we strive to raise confident, compassionate, and well-behaved children. But sometimes, traditional discipline methods can leave us feeling frustrated, disconnected, and unsure if we're truly helping our children grow. That's where positive discipline comes in and in this ep...
Apr 14, 2024•8 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest and episode with you. Tom Pesce is one of the country’s most sought-after speakers, educators, and motivational entertainers. He will demonstrate his talent on the Dad Up Podcast. You’re in for a real treat on this episode! Pay close attention! Tom’s long client list includes companies such as Morgan Stanley, NASA, Amazon, Google, NBC, Deloitte, Nasdaq, Formula 1, and more. Tom has toured the country as a hea...
Apr 07, 2024•57 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! Today, I want to talk to you about an important topic that we sometimes overlook – teaching accountability to our kids. It's not always easy, but it's incredibly important, especially when it comes to our kids. Let me explain why. Our kids look up to us, and they learn from our behavior more than we realize. When we own our mistakes...
Mar 31, 2024•20 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you! Matthew Stephen Brown is the founding and Senior Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. From a small 8-person church plant in 1997, Sandals Church now has 14 physical campuses throughout California, a growing online campus with more than 50 countries tuning in, and a digital presence reaching 110,000 people weekly. Pastor Matt is passionate about the vision of authenticity and raising the next gen...
Mar 24, 2024•39 min
Today, we will be discussing a topic that is both easy to understand and implement in everyday parenting: the power of positive reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is a simple yet effective technique that can have a significant impact on your child's behavior and overall development. Join me as I explore how this approach can make parenting a little bit easier and more enjoyable. Segment 1: Understanding Positive Reinforcement - Definition: Positive reinforcement involves acknowledging and rew...
Mar 17, 2024•13 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode and guest with you!! Meet Johnny Ice, from 95.5 KLOS is a New Yorker with a sharp wit and a penchant for sarcasm. For over two decades, he's been lighting up the radio waves with his unforgettable antics and on-air stunts. Best known for his stint on The Heidi and Frank Show on 95.5 KLOS in Los Angeles since 2010, Johnny's dyslexia adds an extra layer of ...
Mar 10, 2024•44 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode of Parenting Pep Talk! In this episode of "Navigating Youth Sports," I delve into the intricate world of coaching our kids. From fostering teamwork to handling competition, I explore the dynamics of guiding young athletes to success while sharing how to separate the roll of parent and coach. Coaching our own child in sports presents a unique set of advant...
Mar 09, 2024•18 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below or in my bio. Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode and guest with you! Bryan Scudiere, founder of Unbreakable Dads, is a powerhouse coach who has built an incredible multi 6-figure business following one simple mission: To help dads take back their life. Bryan has personally helped 200+ dads lose 20-40lbs in less than 5 hours a week without relying on fad diets or living in the gym. Bryan's message is abo...
Feb 25, 2024•48 min
Welcome to a new episode of Parenting Pep Talk on The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new episode with you! Parenting Pep Talk: Unlocking Conversations With Our Kids In this episode, I delve into the importance of creating a safe and non-judgmental environment for your children to open up. From active listening techniques to validating emotions and avoiding overreactions, I explore practical strategies to encourage meaningful dialogue. Join me as I discuss the power of open-ended conve...
Feb 18, 2024•12 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Steve Weatherford is a husband, father, Super Bowl Champ, business owner and follower of Christ. As a 10 Year NFL Vet – XLVI Super Bowl Champ with the New York Giants, Steve was named “NFL’s Most Philanthropic Man” and the “NFL’s Fittest Man” twice. He has been a sports broadcaster with Good Day New York, ESPN SportsNation, Sports Illustrated as well as a multi-business owner including his own suppl...
Feb 11, 2024•1 hr 27 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this new series with you! Parenting Pep Talk: Setting Boundaries on Social Media In our modern digital age, the allure and influence of social media on our children cannot be understated. As parents and guardians, it is our responsibility to guide and protect our children in this vast online landscape. Today, I want to talk about the importance of setting boundaries for our kids on social media. First and foremost, we must reco...
Feb 04, 2024•17 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. TJ Stukes, a.k.a. Player 182, on the Netflix Series Squid Games The Challenge, might look familiar to sports fans and reality TV aficionados. Here's where you may have seen him before. He’s a retired pro athlete. At 6'8" tall, TJ has had an impressive basketball career, joining the Harlem Wizards in 2009 after college and playing for more than 20 years as "Tomahawk" Stukes. The Wizards toured the Un...
Jan 28, 2024•46 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click the links below! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is William Vanderbloemen. William has been able to combine over 15 years of ministry experience as a Senior Pastor with the best practices of Executive Search to provide churches with a unique offering: a deep understanding of local church work with the very best knowledge and practices of professional executive search. Prior to his founding...
Jan 21, 2024•43 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is Jason Wood. He’s a dad, combat vet and endurance athlete. Jason Wood's incredible fitness journey is nothing short of a remarkable adventure that unfolded after his graduation from college in 2004. Fueled by a sense of duty and patriotism, Jason joined the U.S. Army as an officer, dedicating seven years to active duty and undergoing three intense combat tours in support of Operatio...
Jan 14, 2024•51 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is Mike Cargile. He’s not only a family man, but he’s also running for Congress. Mike’s objective, and overwhelming motivation in his political pursuit, is protecting, preserving and providing for our families. As a husband and a father with many good friends, Mike feels truly blessed to have the opportunity to be a Representative for some of the most wonderful people he has ever met....
Jan 07, 2024•57 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. My guest today is someone that I have known for over 25 years. He was just a teenager when I met him and now he’s a grow man, husband, father and entrepreneur. Stephen is a real estate investor and business owner with a wealth of experience in the industry. He has a passion for helping people achieve their financial goals by investing in real estate and strives to make sure each investment is a soun...
Dec 31, 2023•49 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Today’s episode is a follow-up episode to last week’s show. As my guest today, Scott Donnell, is the co-author of Value Creation Kid. Scott Donnell is the founder of Apex Leadership Co, Hapbee Technologies, and the GravyStack™ banking app for kids and families. Today we are talking specifically about GravyStack. This is the world’s first gamified banking platform for kids and teens that includes a f...
Dec 24, 2023•48 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Lee Benson is a value creation expert with over 30 years of experience in the business world. He is the CEO of Execute to Win, a firm that helps organizations of all sizes to accelerate the value they create. Lee began his value creation journey early, pulling weeds for 25 cents an hour. Since then, he has founded and led seven companies, including Able Aerospace, which he grew from two to 500 emplo...
Dec 17, 2023•51 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Growing up, Bryce Kenny’s passion was in Top Fuel dragracing, traveling the country with his grandfather competing in a race car capable of 300mph in just 4 seconds! Those miles traveled in the rig with his grandfather, Doc Sipple, would prove to be the mentorship that would equip Bryce with the passion and skill sets to fulfill his purpose – to use the platform of motorsports to change people’s liv...
Dec 10, 2023•51 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Ryan Lavarnway is much more than just a former MLB championship baseball player. Today, his identity is husband and father. Ryan and his wife Jamie recently had a daughter, Blake. In their free time they enjoy family time together, traveling, trying new restaurants and getting involved in their local community. Ryan Lavarnway is a retired professional baseball player. He was originally drafted by th...
Dec 03, 2023•40 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Most of Ryan Michler’s childhood was spent without a permanent father figure. He never learned how to work on his car. He never had the chance to roughhouse with his dad. He didn’t even learn how to throw a baseball correctly until he was a freshman in high school. Looking back on it now, Ryan wonders how his life would have been different if he had a permanent male influence in his life. What would...
Nov 26, 2023•41 min
Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Dan Caldwell is well established businessman and television personality. He is most famously known Co-Founding for TapOut apparel company. Please pay close attention to this man’s remarkable story of going from living in a crime filled neighborhood as a child to a multiple business owner, tv personality, self-made millionaire and more importantly a successful dad. Ildiko Ferenczi is a hard working b...
Nov 19, 2023•1 hr 17 min
NEW EPISODE RELEASED Click links below or in the show notes! Welcome to a new episode of The Dad Up Podcast. I’m excited to share this amazing guest with you. Doc Compton also known as the Man of the People and the author of “Turning Robocalls Into Cash” was proud to have spent over 20 years being recognized as one of the nation's foremost authorities on credit repair and credit restoration. Since his departure from the retail consumer credit and credit repair spaces, wherein he helped thousands...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
You might know Billy Huard as the guy who spent 7 years throwing down on the ice in the NHL, or as the corporate guy who spent over 23 years in the business world. Today, he is on a mission to help you find your own purpose worth fighting for. As a coach and author, here to spread the message that no matter how tough life gets… From the heights of the NHL to the depths of alcoholism and back, Billy Huard has survived highs and lows that many people don’t. And for that, he is eternally grateful. ...
Nov 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min