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🟫 Catching Vomit & Other Acts Of Heroic Fatherhood | Maury Wood & Bryan Ward | Ep. 291

👉 Maury Wood is a dad of four (two boys and two girls), a writer, former teacher, and self-proclaimed reflex ninja.

👉 Once catching toddler vomit mid-air to save a freshly detailed car.

👉 With a gift for storytelling and a heart for real, hands-on parenting, Maury brings a raw, relatable, and faith-filled perspective to fatherhood.

👉 He shares wisdom drawn from years in the classroom, on the sidelines as a coach, and in the trenches of parenting.

👉 From the power of simply “showing up” to the sanity-saving role of humor and faith, Maury’s insights hit home for dads trying to get it right even when it’s messy.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.

Links are in my bio or in the show notes!

Dad Up!

Where Fathers Break Cycles & Build Legacies.

📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Maury Wood:

✅ Maury Wood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaurywood

✅ Blog Website:

https://gritandwit.substack.com/

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🟫 Driven Fatherhood: Leading with Humility and Heart | Jesse Anderson & Bryan Ward | Ep. 290

👉 Jesse Anderson is a fatherhood coach and the founder of Purpose Driven Fatherhood.

👉 With a background in leading parenting ministries and working with teens in crisis, Jesse now helps fathers navigate healing and growth as a professional court-appointed monitor.

👉 His mission is to equip dads to break destructive cycles and rebuild strong, lasting bonds with their children.

👉 Jesse resonates deeply with the message of Dad Up and would be honored to join as a guest to discuss key topics like accountability after failure, leading with humility, and repairing broken father-child relationships.

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Links are in my bio or in the show notes!

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📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Jesse Anderson:

✅ Jesse Anderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purposedrivenfatherhood

✅ Purpose Driven Fatherhood Website:

http://www.purposedrivenfatherhood.com

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🟫 Tech-Savvy Parenting:

Launching Careers & Raising Kids | Jack Knight & Bryan Ward | Ep. 289

👉 Jack Knight is a seasoned tech sales coach and the founder of SWORD Advisory, a company dedicated to helping individuals launch six-figure careers in tech sales.

👉 With over five years of experience leading Sales Development Representative (SDR) teams, Jack has hired more than 30 representatives, achieving a 93% success rate in their performance .

👉 In 2024, Jack made a significant career shift by leaving his $190K W2 job to focus on his own venture.

👉 Within the first month, he successfully assisted 12 clients in securing tech sales roles, with an average time of 33 days to land a position and an average On-Target Earnings (OTE) of $100K per client .

👉 Jack’s mission extends beyond career coaching; he aims to make a generational impact on families and communities, aligning his work with his faith .

👉 He offers a free, step-by-step guide to breaking into tech sales, which many have found more valuable than costly bootcamps .

👉 Through SWORD Advisory, Jack continues to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to transform their lives by entering the tech sales industry.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.

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📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Jack Knight:

✅ Jack Knight Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techsalesjack

✅ Jack Knight Group Page: Break Into Tech Sales 💸

✅ Jack Knight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id

✅ Jack Knight LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/techsales

✅ Jack Knight YouTube: https://youtube.com/@techsalesjack?si=i6uI7n3ffAah_cDX

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🟫 How DJ Envy & Gia Casey Raise 6 Kids & Stay Strong In Marriage | DJ Envy & Gia Casey & Bryan Ward | Ep. 288

👉 Celebrity power couple RaaShaun “DJ Envy” Casey and Gia Casey are the very embodiment of partnership, resilience, and ambition.

👉 The bestselling authors of REAL LIFE, REAL LOVE, the dynamic duo also host The Casey Crew, a trailblazing podcast that provides a candid examination of relationships and family life, earning accolades and recognition.

👉 RaaShaun, in his own right, has carved a significant niche in the broadcasting world. As a standout host of The Breakfast Club, he collaborates with industry heavyweights like Charlamagne tha God, setting the tone for contemporary cultural dialogues.

👉 Next month they publish REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY: A Guide to Raising Empowered Children by celebrity power couple and parenting powerhouse duo RaaShaun “DJ Envy” and Gia Casey, sharing hard-won lessons from over two decades of parenting.

👉 Parents to six children, Gia and RaaShaun are inundated with questions from people all around the world, wondering how they create and maintain the patience, focus, and time to raise happy, well-mannered, and successful children.

👉 In REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY they explain how they’ve created a family unit that’s filled with unwavering love and share with readers how to raise children who are resilient to stress.

👉 The biggest compliment they receive is when other parents note their children’s discipline, as well as their thoughtfulness, compassion, and selflessness.

👉 The Caseys are not just raising good kids, they are raising good people.

👉 REAL LIFE, REAL FAMILY is filled with experiences from two parents who have seen and experienced it all with children of all ages—from three to twenty-three—and who are still actively parenting in real time.

👉 They offer tools to create a family unit filled with purpose, intention, and love.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your friends and families looking for some inspiration when raising kids.

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📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

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https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with DJ Envy & Gia Casey:

✅ DJ Envy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djenvy/?hl=en

✅ Gia Casey Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gia_casey/?hl=en

✅ DJ Envy Linktree: https://linktr.ee/djenvy?

✅ Gia Casey Linktree: https://linktr.ee/gia_casey?

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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 the table but a deep sense of family and authenticity that connects with viewers around the world.

👉 With over 250,000 followers across various platforms and YouTube being his most-watched channel, CJ has built a loyal community by sharing approachable recipes, honest kitchen gadget reviews, and next-level BBQ techniques.

👉 Whether it’s smoking the perfect brisket or whipping up an air fryer masterpiece, CJ makes cooking fun, flavorful, and totally doable.

👉 In this conversation, we dive into CJ’s journey from backyard grilling to social media stardom, how he balances family life with content creation, and his mission to help everyday cooks build confidence in the kitchen.

👉 Like this episode? Be sure to subscribe, leave a 5-star review, and share it with your fellow foodies and dads looking for some inspiration in and out of the kitchen!

Dad Up!

📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with CJ Volkmann:

✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CookingWithCJ

✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingwithcj/

✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CookingWithCJ

✅ Website & Merch: https://cookingwithcj.square.site

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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 absent and later passed away, leaving a void in Jeremy’s life where a strong male role model was needed.

👉 Fortunately, his grandfather stepped into that role, profoundly changing the course of Jeremy’s life.

👉 By God’s grace, Jeremy met Christine in the summer of 1995.

👉 Though young and broke, they held on tightly to one another, navigating the challenges of early marriage.

👉 Today, they celebrate 28 years of marriage and are blessed with three amazing children.

👉 Driven by a deep desire to make a difference and leave a lasting impact, Jeremy explored various business ventures before discovering his true calling with JB Capital.

👉 For more than two decades, JB Capital has been instrumental in investing, raising, and advising on over $1.5 billion in capital for growing companies across the country.

👉 Today, Jeremy continues to lead his family and JB Capital with a steadfast commitment to personal and professional excellence.

👉 Jeremy’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, faith, and the unwavering belief that anyone can chart their own destiny through commitment and hard work.

👉 Make sure you follow Jeremy on social media and check out his links below!

Dad Up!

📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Jeremy Hill:

✅ Jeremy Hill Website:

https://thejeremybhill.com/

✅ Jeremy Hill Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/thejeremybhill/

✅ Jeremy Hill Facebook:

https://www.youtube.com/@thejeremybhill

✅ Jeremy Hill YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@thejeremybhill

✅ Jeremy Hill LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-b-hill-a0350a3/

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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 raised with any influences in photography growing up from family or other outside sources, as was the case for Adam.

👉 Before his daughter’s birth, he knew he wanted to approach documenting her life in a unique way.

👉 So, he specifically envisioned capturing childhood and her development through what he later learned was from a reportage, photojournalism and documentary perspective (through more of a ‘fine art’ lens) in which he captured the ‘real’ - the honest moments, the quiet moments, the mundane moments, happy moments and, yes, even the challenging moments.

👉 Adam’s passion for family documentary photography specifically covers documenting my childrens’ upbringing because, quite frankly, that’s all he had time for outside of work hours.

👉 Needless to say, he caught the bug and the rest is history.

👉 Please make sure you follow him on IG and check out his website.

Dad Up!

📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Adam Belmont:

✅ Adam Belmont Website:

DFW Documentary Family Photography I Adam Belmont

✅ Adam Belmont Instagram Page:

https://www.instagram.com/photojournoguy

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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 Pretty Dish*, and *Seriously Delish*, Jessica invites readers into her vibrant world of flavors and innovative cooking.

👉 Her widely adored blog, *How Sweet Eats*, captivates millions with its delightful blend of personal anecdotes and mouthwatering recipes, making her a beloved figure in the food community.

👉 Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jessica shares her culinary adventures with her family, continually exploring the art of cooking and inspiring others to savor the joy of good food.

👉 Jessica Merchant's journey into the culinary world is fueled by her unwavering enthusiasm for food and the joy it brings to life.

👉 With a knack for transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary meals, she combines her culinary expertise with a relatable approach that resonates with home cooks everywhere.

👉 Her cookbooks, *Everyday Dinners*, *The Pretty Dish*, and *Seriously Delish*, not only showcase a variety of delicious recipes but also reflect her unique personality and style, encouraging readers to embrace their own creativity in the kitchen.

👉 Each book offers a blend of accessible recipes, beautiful photography, and heartfelt stories, making cooking feel both achievable and exciting.

👉 Through her blog, *How Sweet Eats*, Jessica has cultivated a vibrant online community where food lovers gather to share their passion for cooking.

👉 Her engaging writing style, coupled with stunning visuals, makes every post an experience, whether she's sharing a quick weeknight meal or an indulgent dessert.

👉 Beyond recipes, she often shares glimpses of her life, family, and the inspiration behind her culinary creations, fostering a genuine connection with her audience.

👉 In addition to her writing and recipe development, Jessica is known for her innovative use of flavors and techniques, often experimenting with seasonal ingredients and global cuisines.

👉 This adventurous spirit not only keeps her content fresh and exciting but also inspires her followers to step out of their culinary comfort zones.

👉 Living in Pittsburgh with her family, Jessica often finds inspiration in her surroundings, from local farmers' markets to cozy neighborhood eateries.

👉 She continues to explore and celebrate the diverse food culture of her city, all while sharing her passion for cooking with the world.

👉 Jessica Merchant is not just a food writer; she is a culinary storyteller, inviting everyone to join her in the delightful journey of cooking and eating.

👉 Make sure you check out her links below in the show notes and follow her on social media.

Dad Up!

📞 Contact with Bryan Ward:

✅ Dad Up Instagram:

https://instagram.com/daduppodcast

✅ Dad Up YouTube:

https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast

✅ Dad Up Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562

✅ Dad Up LinkTree:

https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe

📞 Contact with Jessica Merchant:

✅ Jessica Merchant Various Links:

https://linkin.bio/howsweeteats/

✅ Jessica Merchant Instagram Page:

https://www.instagram.com/howsweeteats