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🟫 Why Dads Need to Master the Grill And The Role | CJ Volkmann & Bryan Ward | Ep. 287

👉 In this episode, we’re excited to welcome CJ Volkmann, better known online as Cooking with CJ.

👉 CJ is a cooking influencer who turned his passion for BBQ and food into a full-time career on social media.

👉 A married father of five, CJ brings not only flavor to t...

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🟫 Insights From A Successful Advisor And Devoted Dad | Jeremy Hill & Bryan Ward | Ep. 286

👉 Jeremy Hill as an only child, his early life was shaped by his parents’ divorce.

👉 Raised by his mother, who worked tirelessly to provide for them, they moved frequently in search of better opportunities and environments.

👉 His father was largely...

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🟫 Shutter Up: Capturing Life One Click At A Time! | Adam Belmont & Bryan Ward | Ep. 285

👉 Adam Belmont’s photographic journey began when his first child.

👉 He considered bringing home a child to be probably one of the most natural opportunities for an adult to pick up a “real” camera for the first time, especially for those who weren’t raise...

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🟫 EASY EVERYDAY; Where Cooking Is A Piece Of Cake….Or Not! | Jessica Merchant & Bryan Ward | Ep. 284

👉 Jessica Merchant is a dedicated recipe developer and passionate food writer whose love for culinary creativity shines through in every dish she creates.

👉 As the acclaimed author of bestselling cookbooks such as *Everyday Dinners*, *The Pre...

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🟫 Hey Dad, How Do I……? | Rob Finlay and Bryan Ward | Ep. 283

👉 Robert J. Finlay is a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, seasoned entrepreneur, renowned speaker, and father of four.

👉 He is a successful entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor. He has built and sold four companies.

👉 Rob’s success is providing innovati...

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🟫 Total Body Band For The Total Parent | Blake McCoy and Bryan Ward | Ep. 282

👉 Blake McCoy has dedicated over 14 years to the fitness industry, starting out by managing personal training companies within gyms before venturing into creating his own high-end, mobile personal training service.

👉 Throughout his career, Blake has gained e...

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🟫 PRECISION PERFORMANCE RUNNING | Co-Founders Michael Llamas & Bryan Ward | Ep. 281

👉 Today, we are thrilled to introduce you to a groundbreaking new company, Precision Performance Running, founded by two passionate individuals dedicated to helping runners achieve their personal bests—Michael Llamas & ...

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🟫 CAPTAIN AND CAT’S ADVENTURES IN FUN AND LEARNING FOR KIDS| Kevin Hoban, Jordie Simkovic and Bryan Ward | Ep. 280

👉 Ahoy! Captain & Cat is an award-winning kids content studio!

👉 They make fresh hits that children and parents love!

👉 Founders "Captain” Kevin and Jordie “Cat” have been best friends since meeting at Northwestern Un...

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🟫 FINDING THE INNER HERO | Mark Collins and Bryan Ward | Ep. 279

👉 This is Mark’s second appearance on the Dad Up Podcast. Make sure you go watch our previous interview in Ep 260.

👉 Mark Collins is a Business/Life Coach, Husband & Father, as well as the Author of “LIFE MASTERY - living life by Design, not by default.”

👉 Mark’s pa...

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🟫 Ep. 278 - Overcoming Obstacles | Dr. Sam, Jesse McCreedy & Bryan Ward

👉 Sam McCreedy and Jesse Lawson McCreedy, co-authored (and Jesse illustrated) their children's book Theodore, The Sloth Who Wants to Race, which was recently awarded Mom's Choice Awards (top award-gold) and Creative Child Magazine's 2024 Book of the Year Award. 

👉 Jesse (writing as J.L.) first discovered h...

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🟫 Ep. 277 - From Headlines To Home Life | Tom Lamont & Bryan Ward

👉 Tom Lamont is an award-winning journalist and one of the founding writers for the Guardian’s Long Reads.

👉 He is the interviewer of choice for Adele and Harry Styles, having written in depth about both of these musicians since they first emerged to fame in the 2010s.

👉 He is also an author of the n...

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🟫 A Teacher’s Journey Through Parenthood & Passion | Jeff Cronin & Bryan Ward

👉 Jeff Cronin, originally from Minnesota, moved to Los Angeles nearly 20 years ago to pursue a career in acting.

👉 Today, he’s a dedicated dad of two boys and a special education teacher with over 15 years of experience working with kids with special needs.

👉 With a passion for parenting and a fo...

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🟫 Run The Race Of Parenthood | Pooja Bansal, Lokesh Gupta & Bryan Ward

👉 Pooja Bansal and Lokesh Gupta are the co-founders of Swift Running, a purpose-driven brand revolutionizing the running industry.

👉 Originally from India, the couple moved to the United States in 2010, building successful corporate careers over the past 15 years while nurturing their passion for ru...

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🟫 Have You Earned Your Seat? | Mike Davidson and Bryan Ward

👉 Mike Davidson is married to his best friend Sarah. They have three sons; Cale 12, Noah 10, and Brody 9.

👉 He’s the manager in the car business and after 12 years as a stay at home mom, Sarah recently started a new career as a Med Device Rep for spinal implants.

👉 When his boys are not in school they lif...

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🟫 Redemption & Resilience| Casey Diaz and Bryan Ward

👉 Darwin “Casey” Diaz is a former gang leader and growing up on the mean streets of Los Angeles, he was forced to fight for his life.

👉 He was eventually incarcerated as one of the most violent criminals in California.

👉 While in prison, several dudes from two long-established gangs—18th Street and Florencia 13—a...

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🟫 Don’t Bench Yourself | Kent Evans and Bryan Ward

👉 Kent Evans is the Executive Director and co-founder of Manhood Journey, a ministry that helps fathers become disciple-makers and mentors build the next generation of godly men.

👉 Manhood Journey is a provider of resources to intentional fathers who want to give their sons a Biblical foundation.

👉 Kent has persona...

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🟫 Remember What You Are Fighting For | Todd & Kristin Evans and Bryan Ward

👉 Dr. Todd and Kristin Evans are celebrating 23 years of marriage and are award-winning authors, national speakers, and special needs parents.

👉 They are passionate about empowering other parents of children with additional needs with the keys to thrive at www.DisabilityParenting.com.

👉 Thei...

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🟫 Does Jesus Care About Your Mess | Dana White and Bryan Ward

👉 Dana K. White, decluttering expert,

beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess.

👉 In her signature nitty-gritty

style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness.

👉 She is the creator of the No Mess Decluttering Method and (much t...

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🟫 Running the Race of Parenthood | with Michael Llamas and Bryan Ward

👉 Meet Michael Llamas, a dynamic Southern California native whose vibrant spirit shines through in every aspect of his life!

👉 Born and raised under the golden sun, Michael is not just a devoted husband and an inspiring father to two energetic young boys; he’s also a passionate advocate for family, f...