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🟫 Habits Of Confident Fathers | Christopher Brown & Bryan Ward | Ep. 330

👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Christopher Brown.

👉 Christopher A. Brown is the President of National Fatherhood Initiative® (NFI), where he leads the organization’s strategy, operations, and fundraising efforts.

👉 Since joining NFI in 2000, Christopher has been instrumental in establishing the organization as the nation’s leading provider of fatherhood education, evidence-based programs, and training for professionals who serve families.

👉 An applied anthropologist, author, and nationally recognized fatherhood expert, Christopher has dedicated his career to studying masculinity, fatherhood, and men’s health across cultures.

👉 He has developed many of NFI’s evidence-based and evidence-informed fatherhood programs and continues to train organizations nationwide on effectively engaging fathers in their services and communities.

👉 Christopher is the author of numerous journal articles and book chapters focused on child health and family well-being.

👉 His highly anticipated first book, The 24:7 Dad: 12 Habits of Confident Fathers, was released in 2026 and offers practical wisdom for dads seeking to lead their families with confidence and purpose.

👉 A sought-after media expert, Christopher has been featured by the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, Nick Jr. Magazine, CNN, and has appeared on countless fatherhood and family-focused podcasts and webinars.

👉 In recognition of his impact, he received the 2024 Outstanding Fatherhood Leadership Award from the National Partnership for Community Leadership.

👉 Christopher is the proud father of two daughters, a grandfather, and lives with his wife in the Austin, Texas area.

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🟫 Balancing Personal Passions With Family Life | Dr. Corey Holmes & Bryan Ward | Ep. 329

👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Dr. Corey Holmes.

👉 Dr. Corey W. Holmes is a distinguished foreign affairs expert, educator, and devoted father whose career has spanned both the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government.

👉 He holds a Ph.D. in African Studies from Howard University, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University. In addition to his government service, Dr. Holmes has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at both Howard University and New York University.

👉 A Fulbright and Boren Scholar with extensive international experience, Dr. Holmes has contributed thought-provoking work to publications including the London School of Economics blog and leading South African academic journals. His writing uniquely blends deep scholarly insight with practical wisdom and real-world application.

👉 Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Holmes now resides in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his family. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is passionate about golf, fine spirits, and cigars, interests he views as opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships and create moments of reflection.

👉 As a husband, father, educator, and global thinker, Dr. Holmes brings a powerful perspective on leadership, purpose, and the delicate balance of career, personal passions, and fatherhood.

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🟫 Ambitious Dads | Jeff Hittner & Bryan Ward | Ep. 328

👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Jeff Hittner.

👉 Jeff Hittner is an executive coach, leadership expert, entrepreneur, and founder of Ambitious Dads, a movement dedicated to helping fathers lead with greater purpose, presence, and emotional intelligence both at home and in their careers.

👉 With more than 25 years of experience building leadership programs and coaching executives around the world, Jeff has worked with CEOs, global organizations, nonprofit leaders, and emerging executives to create healthier cultures and stronger leadership.

👉 Jeff’s journey into fatherhood deeply shaped his mission. After learning he could not become a biological father, he was forced to redefine what fatherhood truly meant.

👉 That experience became the foundation for his work helping modern dads navigate the tension between ambition, family, identity, and emotional well-being.

👉 Today, he is the proud father of two boys and uses his personal story to inspire fathers to lead with authenticity, courage, and connection.

👉 Prior to founding Ambitious Dads, Jeff launched IBM’s global Corporate Social Responsibility consulting practice and served as a leadership professor for the Bard MBA in Sustainability program.

👉 He has also coached leaders on six continents and designed leadership initiatives for mission-driven organizations worldwide.

👉 Through coaching, speaking, writing, and his Ambitious Dads podcast, Jeff is helping redefine success for a new generation of fathers, proving that leadership at home matters just as much as leadership at work.

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