Dads Making a Difference Podcast

Everyone has a compelling story to tell. Everyone has the right to share their stories and be heard. Some stories can be found in books while other stories are portrayed on the big screens. But, social media has proven to be the most interactive and easily accessible platform to showcase different stories from countless people. It is a privilege from technology to have unlimited access to these stories, good or bad. At the same time, it’s also a call to be mindful of the narratives we entertain and feed our brains.

Joining us today is Michael Ashford, a certified personal trainer and a health and fitness advocate committed to helping fellow dads stay active, involved, and healthy not only for themselves but also for their families. Michael is a firm believer that everyone, from all walks of life, bears a story that must be told. He believes that his work is a means to uncover these stories so that they can inspire and teach others. He also shares how his journey as a father has inspired him, in so many ways, to look inwards and reflect on his choices and life decisions if they are at par with his goals and mission. 

“Fatherhood is one of the most humbling things you have to go through.” - Michael Ashford 

In This Episode:

• Social media and technology tend to fall at the receiving end of all the negativities. In reality, this is the stuff that determines a negative or a positive outcome…
• Learn how being a health and fitness advocate can turn one into a connecting link that bridges a lot of divisions 
• Find out how making connections and having interesting conversations can lead to the best time of your life
• In line with everyone having his own story to tell, discover how social media can be leveraged to bring these stories to fruition
• Hear Michael’s heartfelt yet powerful message to his children, and what he hopes the listeners will take away from his book should they read it
• These 4 guiding principles man should live his life by are arranged according to priority…  
• Spot the place where the gold lies and how to unearth it
• Discover the beauty that lies in vulnerability 
• Here are the 16 goals of fitness that transcends the realm of fitness
• Remove this from your life if you want to be a dad of significance and impact
• The most self-aware people dare to go through this process and are bold enough to ask themselves these questions…
• Stop “shoulding” on yourself and start getting curious

Resources Mentioned: 

• The Involved Man: A call for men to step up and fight for the things that matter most
• 16 Goals of Fitness

Connect with Michael Ashford:

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The investing legend, Warren Buffett, once said, “the biggest decision of your life will be who you choose to marry.” That person can make or break your future, so choose wisely. Sean Garner surely hit the jackpot when he chose his wife or he wouldn’t be in this episode to share how he’s made the perfect alliance to battle through life’s storms till he grows old. It didn’t start all sunny and rosy, though. A wake-up call came at exactly the right time when Sean was in his good senses to make the right decision.

If you’re waiting for that wake-up call to get you jumpstarted in the right direction, this could be what you needed to hear! We, as dads, often find ourselves in a dilemma on how we can build a better, happier life for our families. Being a provider is hard as it is, but to be a core that holds the family together is an entirely different challenge that we need to weather. This episode highlights one essential fact be sure not to miss: a dad's success does not rely on him, alone. 

“Me and my wife had no guarantees but we were in alliance and in agreement to be willing to take the risk together.” - Sean Garner

In This Episode:

• Not everyone who wants to be an entrepreneur should be an entrepreneur. Here’s the deciding factor…
• This is what defines a good and successful entrepreneur…
• Learn how to recognize a great opportunity when you see it
• Discover the key to making quick, reliable decisions
• Family is perfect leverage in making the right decisions
• No dad is perfect, and that's okay
• Discover the power of cultivating positivity
• Words have power - good or bad! The result is up for you to decide

Resources Mentioned: 

• Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
• Wild at Heart: Discovering The Secret of a Man's Soul by John Eldredge
• Bible

Connect with Sean Garner:

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• LinkedIn
• Podcast
• Youtube

Connect with Cam Hall:

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Even superheroes fall, get wounded and feel pain. What makes them “super” is their ability to rise after each fall and fight again. Society looks up to dads like they’re superheroes in their own ways. What’s concerning is the expectation that comes with it. It’s as if they’re supposed to not know pain nor allowed to break down and get emotional. This has been ingrained in them since they were kids that even crying brings shame. Aren’t dads humans too? 

Evan Money’s back with more insights for men who are committed to eliminating the pain in their lives so they can cultivate healthier relationships. The word to ponder on is “processing”. Before you can process your pain, you need to acknowledge that it exists. Only then can you determine the cause and deal with it, head-on. Because a great dad is a dad who is human enough to feel pain, brave enough to acknowledge it, and smart enough to process it before it turns into a monster that eats you up and ruins your life.

“Pain is the effect of men that don’t process. All the vices are the results of men who are not processing.” - Evan Money 

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In This Episode:

• Superheroes are just kids with issues 
• Dubai’s leader holds the torch for “people of determination”
• Find out why men struggle with processing emotion and how this struggle is impacting their relationships
• Amazing things happen when you sit down to process that 2 seconds of pain
• The goal and the end result are major distractions keeping you from reaching your destination
• When the intention is right, you can bring the dream into the process
• This is what happens when you choose not to process your emotions

Resources Mentioned: 

• Join the Contest for the Launch (FREE Lifetime ticket to ALL upcoming DMD summits, mastermind, etc)
• Marriage of Greatness Online Course
• Man in the Arena: The Wheel (Final Episode)
• Kobe Bryant: The Dream

Connect with Evan Money:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Vimeo
• LinkedIn

Connect with Cam Hall:

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If we never knew pain, then we never knew pleasure. Believe it or not, these two have a strong link; it's almost like one cannot exist without the other. But man does not have to live in fear just because pain is a constant companion. Evan Money knows that pain is a necessity because it presents an opportunity to become a great person, a great husband, and a great father.

In this first episode of a two-part series, Evan shares how he rose to greatness by turning his pain…and rebellion into passion, and how this passion paved the way to greatness. This #1 best-selling author, global entrepreneur, filmmaker, and founder of the Personal Growth Hall of Fame is happily married quite so and with good reason. Learn about this extraordinary frame of mindset that became the solid foundation for his relationship with his bride and his kids. 

“Every time you are decreasing your liabilities, you are increasing your net worth.” - Evan Money 

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In This Episode:

• Evan reveals the extraordinary practice he committed to do every year to sustain his marriage
• There’s more to pain than just suffering greatly 
• These are the 3 scenarios that triggered Evan’s rebellion and made the commitment to live differently
• This is what Evan has discovered in his marriage…
• There’s a blessing that comes with re-marriage but more than the blessing is what comes after that
• Preparation precedes celebration
• Recognize the weak links in your relationships and practice the prehab vs rehab mindset
• In the throes of anger, you need to treat your spouse and your kids the way you treat your CEO 
• This is the philosophy you need to adopt in your dadhood so you can rise into greatness…
• If you understand how the human body is wired, you’ll understand how to treat pain differently 
• Reframe your mindset: “I have to…” versus “I get to…” 
• …and so much more!!!

Resources Mentioned: 

• Join the Contest for the Launch (FREE Lifetime ticket to ALL upcoming DMD summits, mastermind, etc)
• Marriage of Greatness Online Course
• The TB12 Program (How to condition your body differently)

Connect with Evan Money:

• Website
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Vimeo
• LinkedIn

Connect with Cam Hall:

• Facebook
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• LinkedIn
• YouTube

In this episode, we are joined by The Dad Coach and host of The Business of Fatherhood podcast, Ben Killoy. Ben is a military veteran who came home after deployment from Iran with a raging war that refused to cease inside himself. His quest to end his life, twice, was a BIG fail, hence, he turned that failure into purpose and ended up becoming a dad with a mission - to help other dads do better! Hear more about his story and how he’s leveraging the different social media platforms to accomplish his mission.

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“The amount of opportunity you have in life is directly proportional to the amount of people that you are talking to.” - Ben Killoy 

In This Episode:

• Fatherhood is rebuilt from the opposite side of generational trauma. Explore the process and take away the lesson
• Find out how the American dream turned into an American hell 
• The reflection staring back from the mirror has a different side that you’re required to see
• This is how one man can re-design society today…
• There are two people you need to help you realize your dad goals - those behind you and ahead of you
• Important things you need to be surrounded with if you want to attract opportunities and abundance 
• This is the most powerful word in the human language that most people often overlook
• Recognize the moments that create opportunities, moments that expand your WHY, and moments when serendipity shows up the most in life
• These are the two life-defining steps that dads can take to stir their course in the right direction…
• Here’s what BIG enough looks like…

Connect with Ben Killoy:

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• Website
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Podcast

Connect with Cam Hall:

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For some dads, fatherhood is either a prison or liberation, depending on their orientation of what being a father should be like. Fathers are said to be the providers for their families’ needs. But, whoever thought this provision is limited only to the financial aspect is painfully wrong. Today’s guest, Ryan James Miller, elaborates on how fatherhood relates to manhood and leadership in the family and the community. 

One important aspect that this episode intends to direct us to is our need for validation from the people around us. Where is this need coming from? How do we react or feel when this “need” is not satisfied? It is important to get to the root of this “need” to understand how it plays a major part in the portrayal of our roles as fathers and husbands. 

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“You have permission to feel vulnerable and uncomfortable. The strongest men in the world are those that are willing to express that they feel these things.” - Ryan James Miller 

In This Episode:

• The idea of fatherhood, and even manhood, have a twisted concept that requires reinterpretation
• Reality check: “working hard” to provide for the family is only an excuse
• Money is only one part of a whole. Here are the other needs that fathers are also expected to provide for their families
• Understand the motivation behind dads who want to project an Instagram image to the community
• This is why it’s okay for men to feel vulnerable, lost, confused, and ashamed even when the society expects them to have it all together
• Here are the reasons why dads decide to go in isolation and how to help them break free from this self-erected prison
• Get to the turning point from living off others’ validation to living in authenticity
• Reasons why people are drawn to authentic people
• Some opportunities lie in taking those baby steps. Learn how baby steps can transcend a hundred miles and beyond

Resources Mentioned: 

• Foundations to Freedom Coaching Academy

Connect with Ryan James Miller:

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• Facebook
• Youtube
• Podcast

Connect with Cam Hall:

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Are you a thinker, a feeler, or a doer? Before you start weighing the scale and allow one to overpower the other, let’s get something straight. A dad who’s making a difference is a dad who is ALL of the above. He’s not settling for anything less because he knows the next generation is looking at his footprints, ready to set off on a journey of their own, following the marks he left behind.

This is a fact that Nick Matiash knows by heart. He is aware that no dad is free of imperfections. That being said, this men’s life coach, author, husband, and father built a community where men can freely embrace their imperfections as they strive together to evolve and be better. Fatherhood requires work and commitment but you are not alone in your journey. Find the resources and support groups that can help you navigate this noble role, seamlessly.

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“If it isn’t helpful to hold on to, it’s meant to be released.”- Nick Matiash 

In This Episode:

• Define a difference-maker
• Turn the switch on to becoming a dad who makes a difference
• Understand the importance of genetics and example in honing a great father 
• Realize why it’s important for dads to be emotional and have a deeper understanding of their emotions
• Examine the analogy between the balloon that’s slowly letting air out versus letting it pop
• Listen to Nick’s advice to fathers who are looking to have unfiltered and intentional conversations
• Learn the importance of taking action in developing a stronger relationship with your spouse
• This is the reason why most people find it difficult to communicate…
• Here’s why communication is compared to a lubricant…

Resources Mentioned: 

• Nick Matiash Books
• The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
• The Evolved Man Cave

Connect with Nick Matiash:

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Connect with Cam Hall:

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Hi, I’m Cameron Hall, and welcome to the Dads Making a Difference Podcast. If there’s one thing the world has somehow forgotten about fathers, it’s the fact that their role is also as noble and as impactful as mothers. On this podcast, I will sit down with guests from various walks of life to talk about their journey as fathers who are also difference-makers, and how they can inspire other fathers to make a stand and be difference makers too, through their own simple and unique ways. 

If there’s one thing the Dads Making a Difference podcast is going to be, it’s the fact that it will be as raw, as authentic, and as relatable as possible. Every episode you will hear are stories that bring lessons and inspiration to our listeners. It’s also a walk down memory lane for our guests so they can give themselves that much-deserved tap in the back for making it this far and become the dads they are today. You will hear my insights too, laced with my share of experiences and life lessons. I hope somewhere along the way, you will pick something that can give you the nudge you’ve been waiting for to start building your legacy to the world.

Win FREE Lifetime Mastermind event tickets, swag, plus leadership, business and parenting books to help you up level your role as a dad!!! Join here.

“Men need to enjoy the time that they’re here, and make sure that time is impactful to others so that when they’re gone, their legacy lives on.” - Cam Hall 

In This Episode:

• Get the facts straight from the horse’s mouth about how the Dads Making a Difference podcast came to light 
• Realize how much difference it can make to a man’s life to be able to wake up with a PURPOSE
• These are the things men never realized they needed MORE than they are getting
• Listen to Cam’s journey from struggle to purpose, from confusion to meaning, and living a life of authenticity
• Find your own purpose and reason why you want to be a dad who makes a difference
• Here are the 4 pillars Cam used to live by until they turned into NOTHING but a big cliche
• Men need to PLAY and here’s why…
• These are the things Cam will NOT talk about…
• Understand the POWER that lies in not knowing
• …and so much more! 

Resources Mentioned: 

• Join the Contest for the Launch (FREE Lifetime ticket to ALL upcoming DMD summits, mastermind, etc)
• Fight the Dad Bod - Realistic and Sustainable  Nutrition for Men

Connect with Cam Hall:

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• Twitter
• LinkedIn
• YouTube

The Dads Making A Difference Podcast with Cam Hall is strategically designed to inspire you to live a life of significance. A life focused on passion, purpose, and presence. A life where you can make a real DIFFERENCE in your family, in your business, and in the community around you.

This podcast is inspired by you. The Dad that feels called to live with purpose. The Dad that works hard to give all he has to build his family, his faith, his finances, and his fitness. The Dad that his family is proud of. The Difference Makers.

The key to becoming a real difference maker in your life is being intentional about the information you digest. That includes what you listen to, the conversations you have, and the company you keep. Well, you’re in good company with Cam and Dads Making A Difference.

Cam’s intention with the Dads Making A Difference Podcast is that it inspires you to elevate your game and become a man of action. The interviews and stories shared here will drive you to surround yourself with your own trusted group of advisors. A tight-knit community that is going to bring you out of isolation, give you a sense of belonging and purpose, and will fuel your drive to commit to something larger than yourself, to truly become a Dad Making A Difference!

So get inspired and join us as Dads Making A Difference!