Dads On Tap

Babak Mostaghimi holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a Master’s of Public Policy from Harvard. He also has a Bachelor's degree in Economics and International Relations from Johns Hopkins. He currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education & Student Support for Gwinnett County Public Schools.

Babak is uniquely positioned to give us insight into the wild world of technology and how it impacts our kids. In this episode of Dads on Tap, we discuss technology and its impact on the next generation, things parents should be concerned about, and what we can do as dads to stay present and involved. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Learn more about Babak and his family [2:35] 
• A discussion about technology and engaging the next generation [11:33] 
• Things parents should be concerned about regarding technology [19:42] 
• How you can advocate for your children in schools [26:38]
• What dads need to know about kids and social media [33:07] 
• Babak’s thoughts on daily access to technology [37:30] 
• How to help your children avoid educational overwhelm [40:33] 
• What colleges are looking for in potential students [43:22] 
• Find ways to stay present and be involved [45:55]

Resources & People Mentioned

• Gabb phone

Learn more about Babak Mostaghimi

Dr. Babak Mostaghimi is a father and educator. He is a family man, Scouting supporter, and backyard chicken farmer. Babak and his wife, Ashley, love engaging with their children in the outdoors and helping them to problem solve and gain life skills through real life experience. 

At work, Babak serves as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary Education & Student Support for Gwinnett County Public Schools where he focuses on preparing children for their future through programs focused on early learning and artificial intelligence and everything in between. 

He began his education career as a 5th grade teacher in Shelby, Mississippi, where he was the 2008 District Teacher of the Year and a Mississippi Teacher of the Year Nominee. Babak holds a Doctorate in Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) and a Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard and a Bachelor’s Degree from Johns Hopkins.

Connect with Babak Mostaghimi, Ed.L.D., MPP

• Connect on LinkedIn
• Follow on Twitter

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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Aisha I. DeBerry, J.D. is a podcaster, author, speaker, and DEI Professional. She is the creator of aishadeberry.com, a safe space where she hosts masterclasses in the areas of DEI, more specifically inclusive leadership. 

She also had a dad who was deeply involved in every aspect of her life. He operated outside of traditional gender norms and was there for her at every step. Because of this, Aisha has always been comfortable having honest conversations with him. She realized that she and her dad have a unique relationship. 

It’s also one of the reasons why Aisha launched a podcast with her dad called “Dad Daughter Dialogues.” She wanted to delve deeper into his life stories and have meaningful conversations about life, love, and even politics. Eventually, the podcast morphed into a book. 

In this episode of Dads on Tap, Aisha shares what it’s like to have a great dad, and encourages dads to press into their relationships with their daughters when things get challenging. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Learn more about Aisha’s dad [1:33]
• Aisha’s favorite memories of her father [4:28]
• Press into a relationship with your daughter [7:59] 
• Dad Daughter Dialogues (book + podcast) [13:15] 
• What Aisha learned about her dad [16:24]
• The concerns for the dads of today [20:05] 
• What’s encouraging about today’s dads [23:08]
• Navigating social media with your daughters [25:32] 
• A conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion [30:12] 
• A question for you to wrestle with [40:20]

Resources & People Mentioned

• Being A Dad In Difficult Times with David Metter, Ep #3
• Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome 

Connect with Aisha I. DeBerry

• Connect on LinkedIn
• Aisha’s website
• Dad Daughter Dialogues Podcast
• Dad Daughter Dialogues: Conversations Across Generations and Cultures

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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Jeremy Sheetinger—more widely known as “Coach Sheets”—is the Head Men’s Baseball Coach of the Georgia Gwinnett College Grizzlies. Coach Sheets helped his team win the 2021 NAIA College World Series title, their first national championship. That same year, he was named the Skip Bertman National Coach of the Year from the Collegiate Baseball Foundation (the first NAIA coach to win this award). 

In this episode of Dad’s on Tap, Coach Sheets shares what makes his coaching style different, what it looks like to parent a child in sports, and how to better support your kid’s coaches at any age level. And even if you don’t have kids in sports, Coach Sheets shares many life lessons that apply to everyone. Don’t miss it! 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Coach Sheets’ core mission: Person, student, player [1:41]
• Coach Sheets shares how his dad shaped him [7:08] 
• What coach learned to do differently [13:24] 
• The coach that made an impact on Sheets’ life [21:09]
• Coach’s concerns about the role parents are playing [28:24] 
• How to partner with your kid’s coaches [40:04] 
• Coach Sheets’ advice to every dad [44:35] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• The American Baseball Coaches Association
• Georgia Gwinnett Grizzlies Baseball

Connect with Coach Sheets

• Follow Coach on Twitter
• Connect with coach at 502-767-7680

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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When Steve Helm was in high school, his trajectory didn’t include having a girl in his life. But when he met Julie, all bets were off. Now, decades later, they’ve built a strong marriage and have three kids and eight grandkids. They’ve built an amazing life together. 

Steve firmly believes that having a strong relationship and being a great husband is the key to raising great kids. He shares more about the importance of being a great husband—and why it isn’t just a cliche—in this episode of Dads on Tap. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• [1:26] Why Steve is passionate about coffee
• [2:25] Steve’s relationship with his dad
• [7:17] Steve shares about his wife and family
• [9:33] How Steve and Julie partner as parents
• [11:47] The constant pursuit of each other
• [15:48] How to stay in alignment with each other
• [18:36] Parenting to build confidence and security
• [21:50] How to prepare your kids for choosing a spouse 
• [24:58] The importance of faith as a foundation
• [28:40] Live your life with the end in mind

Resources & People Mentioned

• Share Collective & Roastery

Connect with Steve Helm

• [email protected]
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Friend on Instagram
• Follow on Twitter

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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Darryll Stinson is not only my good friend but he’s a husband, dad, entrepreneur, pastor, speaker, and suicide survivor. Darryll has been married for eight years and has three girls and one son. When Darryll was in his 20s, after multiple suicide attempts, he learned how to cope with his anxiety and depression. In this episode of Dads on Tap, he shares how he learned to deal with anxiety and depression, and what you can do to recognize and combat it in your children.

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• Darryll’s TEDx venture [1:56]
• You’re either a thermometer or a thermostat [3:43]
• Darryll’s relationship with his dad [5:52] 
• Everything is figureoutable [9:45]
• Learn about Darryll and his family’s values [11:58]
• Dealing with anxiety and depression [16:30] 
• What are your children reflecting back to you? [21:02] 
• How to combat anxiety and depression in your children [26:11] 
• What could happen if you embraced full commitment in your life? [33:36] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

Connect with Darryll Stinson

• Darryll’s website
• Second Chance Athletes
• Connect on LinkedIn
• Friend on Instagram
• Follow on Twitter

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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The world doesn’t need another brewery. The world needs places for community. The world needs more places to build meaningful connections. The world needs better dads. There aren’t a lot of forums for dads to meet and learn how to be better. That’s why Bryan Miles was excited to partner with Dads on Tap. His brewery, NoFo Brew Co., is one of our partners, based in Cumming, GA. In this episode, Bryan shares how he invests his time in his wife and kids as a busy entrepreneur.

• Learn more about NoFo Brewing Company [1:20]
• Why the Dads on Tap movement is important to Bryan [4:13]
• What Bryan learned from his dad about being a dad [6:18]
• Learn more about Bryan and his family [7:30] 
• How Bryan and his wife operate in times of conflict [9:21]
• How Bryan strategically invests in his kids [12:40]
• The values that Bryan embraces as a dad [16:00] 
• How to make sure your kids are listening to the right voices [19:56] 
• Bryan shares about a milestone in the “Miles Family Manifesto” [24:33] 
• The areas you need to be more careful as a dad [27:36] 
• Bryan’s challenge: How to become a better dad [31:00]

Resources & People Mentioned

• The 3 Big Questions for a Frantic Family

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• Email me at [email protected]
• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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Being a dad in difficult times—no matter the situation—isn’t easy. It’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. David Metter faced an unbelievably difficult situation and instead of giving up, he did everything he could to hold tight to his relationship with his kids. In this episode of Dads on Tap, David shares what it looks like to navigate being a dad in the face of great adversity. His story will both shock and inspire you. 

You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...

• A conversation with one of Slow Pour Brewing’s top customers [1:28] 
• Learn more about my good friend and entrepreneur David Metter [8:47]
• David’s experience growing up without a dad and what it taught him [11:34] 
• Being a dad in the face of great adversity [18:53] 
• When David’s life ended up on Dateline [34:20] 
• The most important things to focus on in difficult times as a dad [46:17] 

Resources & People Mentioned

• Stay In Your Lane: Discover Your Road To Infinite

Connect with David Metter

• Connect on Instagram
• Follow on Twitter

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• Email me at [email protected]
• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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You’ll never agree with someone 100%, especially when you have different backgrounds and hold different beliefs. I’m convinced that—as a white dad—we have to start by shutting up and listening. 

Secondly, if we are going to lead as dads, we have to be in real relationships with black brothers. We exist to challenge each other and grow as dads. We have to stretch our thinking and be in relationships with people who are different from us. 

Hasani Pettiford has been married 20 years and has four girls, ages 11–18. He and his wife own a private coaching practice called “Couples Academy.” They’re marriage counselors that specialize in infidelity recovery. 

In this episode of Dads on Tap, Hasani shares what we can do to learn to understand each other and build better marriages for our families. 

interested in...

• A conversation with Nate from our sponsor: Slow Pour Brewing [0:50]
• Learn more about Hasani Pettiord, his work, and his family [9:10]
• Hasani shares what his relationship with his dad looked like [11:46] 
• Hasani’s philosophy as a dad and how he applies it in his home [15:15] 
• Why I believe this topic is important to dive into [17:41] 
• What white dads need to know about being a black dad in America [21:35] 
• Why investing in your marriage is the best way to invest in your kids [28:30] 
• Common mistakes men make that can cause problems in their marriage [30:23] 
• What do your kids need to see you do—or not do—in your marriage? [33:00]
• Three things Hasani has learned about being a good dad to daughters [36:00] 
• Hasani shares some resources to learn more [38:20]

Resources & People Mentioned

• Check out our sponsor Slow Pour Brewing
• Liquid Nation Brewing
• The Audacity of Marriage: 10 Principles For Life-Long Partnership
• What Radical Husbands Do: 12 Steps to Win and Keep Your Wife's Heart

Connect with Hasani Pettiford

• Couples Academy
• Follow on Instagram
• Connect on LinkedIn

Connect With Scott and Dads on Tap

• Email me at [email protected]
• The Dads on Tap website
• Follow us on Facebook
• Follow DOT on Instagram: @TheDadsOnTap

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If you're a Dad who loves your kids and likes a good, cold beer, you've found the right podcast. Being a dad isn't easy and we often feel alone. This is why we launched Dads on Tap to provide a place for dads to hang out with other dads in a laid-back environment, have a great beer and learn some practical ways to become a better dad.

This episode tells your origin story, including how our founder Scott came to realize his own need for better skills to become a better Dad.

You'll also learn about our first sponsor, Slow Pour Brewing in Lawrenceville, GA.