80: Being A Intentional Dad (feat. Ryan Rucker)

This week’s very special guest is a licensed marriage family therapist, director, leader, husband, and girl dad. With a keen insight and sensitive heart he is trained to assess, diagnose and treat couples, individuals, and families who are dealing with relationship challenges. In addition to his successful private practice, Tsega is the Director of Counseling Ministries at Lake Avenue Church in Pasadena AND the Director of MFT training program at Champion Counseling Center in Inglewood, CA. With the goal to help and heal, for over 25 years, this amazing man has worked with children, couples and families. In his personal life, he shows up strong as a husband of 22 years and a father to his teenage daughters. This one and only very good guy, Tsega Worku.

This week we have two really special guests. The first is a songwriter, visual artist, and daughter. With her prolific songwriting and gifted voice she has encouraged many people as a member of the doughier father duo, A Beautiful Liturgy. As a visual artist she has also expressed her self and her insights in beautiful authentic ways. As a self proclaimed “geek girl” she has a dope swag that catches the eyes of creatives and normal people alike. A really cool person. The second is an author, songwriter, musician, creative, coach, and girl dad. With his encouraging heart, he writes to influence fellow creatives and leaders to help them think strategically and act redemptively, spurring conversations that clarify values, beliefs, and all things practical. Having worked with many high level leaders and performing as an excellent leader himself, he has authored multiple books, his latest titled, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. As a girl dad, with his one and only daughter, he co-created the previously mentioned band, A Beautiful Liturgy. Two amazing, heartfelt, creative humans, please welcome this week, daughter Emilie Kirkpatrick and father Rich Kirkpatrick.

This week we have two really special guests. The first is a songwriter, visual artist, and daughter. With her prolific songwriting and gifted voice she has encouraged many people as a member of the doughier father duo, A Beautiful Liturgy. As a visual artist she has also expressed her self and her insights in beautiful authentic ways. As a self proclaimed “geek girl” she has a dope swag that catches the eyes of creatives and normal people alike. A really cool person. The second is an author, songwriter, musician, creative, coach, and girl dad. With his encouraging heart, he writes to influence fellow creatives and leaders to help them think strategically and act redemptively, spurring conversations that clarify values, beliefs, and all things practical. Having worked with many high level leaders and performing as an excellent leader himself, he has authored multiple books, his latest titled, MINDBLOWN: Unlock Your Creative Genius by Bridging Science and Magic. As a girl dad, with his one and only daughter, he co-created the previously mentioned band, A Beautiful Liturgy. Two amazing, heartfelt, creative humans, please welcome this week, daughter Emilie Kirkpatrick and father Rich Kirkpatrick.

This weeks amazingly talented and successful guest is an amazing musician, touring drummer and of course, girl dad. With his  dope skills he’s been able to make music around the world for tens of thousands of people touring with the likes of Miguel, Demi Lovato, Adam Lambert, Julia Michaels and many more. Hailing from Inglewood, he’s had the privilege of playing at the staples center and the famous Great western forum. Fun fact, he’s got perfect pitch! With his caring heart, he’s been able father to his beautiful daughter well. In a conversation we can’t wait to have, we welcome her best dad ever this week, Brook Alexander!

Hey Dads! On todays episode Markay and Hector talk about the idea of being tired, and how they work through hard season of being a father. Us dads prioritizing our self care is so important for us to continue to show up for our daughters. Come and join us, also make sure to join our text community to receive some encouragement throughout  the week. 

On today's episode, Hector and Markay check in to talk about highlights from the summer season. Come and join us!

This weeks inspiring guest is an author, podcast host, ice cream shop owner, husband, and of course girl dad. With his desire for honesty and vulnerability he helped inspire many through his insightful and real show, The Complicates Fatherhood Podcast. Having been on our show before, he is also the very first repeat guest on Her Best Dad Ever. As an amazing father, he has been inspired to write children’s books that are meant to come along side parents. As a man with a creative and entrepreneurial mind, he’s also started an ice cream shop where his family helps cary out the vision. Truly a one of a kind guy, a good friend to the Her Best Dad Ever podcast, please welcome Ryan Rucker.

Welcome to PART 2 of our conversation with Jermaine Griggs!This week’s amazing guest is a husband, CEO, Musician, and of course, girl dad. A true inspirer, this man traveled around the world with his family for a whole year. Unorthodox, creative, and bold, he gave his family memories to last a life time and a perspective that few people have of the world. Also, in his words, a GYM Nut, knows what self care looks like and is a great example of taking care of your body. Truly an inspiring father, her best dad ever this week, please welcome, Jermain Griggs.

Welcome to another episode of Her Best Dad Ever!This week’s amazing guest is a husband, CEO, Musician, and of course, girl dad. A true inspirer, this man traveled around the world with his family for a whole year. Unorthodox, creative, and bold, he gave his family memories to last a life time and a perspective that few people have of the world. Also, in his words, a GYM Nut, knows what self care looks like and is a great example of taking care of your body. Truly an inspiring father, her best dad ever this week, please welcome, Jermaine Griggs.

On today's episode Hector and Markay want to encourage dads to know that you're stronger than you think. Dads carry a lot, and it's important for us to stay encouraged. Join us as we continue the journey of becoming Her Best Dad Ever.