Welcome to another episode of the Fathers Haven Podcast. Today’s guest is none other than Maternal Health, Fatherhood and Community Engagement Expert Kenn L. Harris. Kenn is an advocate, philanthropist, equity accelerator, speaker, consultant, and coach committed to normalizing wellness, prosperity and excellence to healthy start and connecting community.

During this episode we explore legacy, fatherhood foundation, historical context of the hallowed space we call fatherhood. Furthermore, we lean into the origins of EMU, challenges, triumph and 20th century reflection paired with 21st century wisdom. The 3 and half decades of institutional knowledge shared during this episode of the Fathers Haven was a blessing that encourages us to lean into sacred space, the impact of fatherhood, leadership, research and the origins and legacy of Fatherhood.

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Join us in this month’s Fathers Haven enlightening episode of Bridge Building at the Fathers Haven with David "Dae-Lee" Arrington, host the Village King dives deep into the essential topic of fatherhood. During this powerful episode Dae-Lee shares pivotal insights about his own journey as a father, revealing the inspirations that shaped his approach to parenting and what family truly means to him. Listeners will hear heartfelt stories about the values he prioritizes and the intentional strategies he employs to ensure family remains at the forefront of his life.

Additionally, Mr. Arrington gives a glimpse into the impactful work he does with Bridge Builders Consulting, illustrating how his commitment to family extends beyond his personal life and into his professional endeavors. This episode is a wonderful blend of personal reflection and professional insight, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the dynamics of family, fatherhood, and community building. You can follow Dae Lee on LinkedIn at Bridge Builder Consulting, Instagram: webridgebuild, YouTube: Bridge Builder Conversations.

Dae Lee’s immense musical talent, passion for equity, coaching, training, music and extracting the best from others are the primary reason you don want to miss this impactful interview.

In the podcast "Living the Legacy" with Marquess Dennis, Kelly Little, and Chablis Dandridge, the delves deep into the importance of celebrating and supporting fathers in the community. They emphasize creating a safe space for fathers to exchange best practices and share personal experiences. The discussions revolve around effective leadership, resilience, and the pivotal role fathers play in shaping their children's lives. The Fathers also addresses challenges in navigating the health and human services space, promoting open discussions, and using their platforms to make a positive impact.

Next Steps:

- Marquise aims to complete his book by December.

- Kelly and Chablis plan to establish a monthly conversation with Marquise.

- Chablis will speak at one of Marquise's fatherhood meetings on gratitude.

- Kelly and Chablis may speak at a full session of Marquise's fatherhood meeting.

- Marquise is considering implementing Kelly's suggestion of holding 8 workshops per year for funding.

- Marquise will invite Kelly and Chablis to speak at his next fatherhood summit.

- Kelly will organize a Father's Haven meeting for Marquise to join via video call.

- Kelly will arrange for Marquise to attend a summer event.

- Marquise will reach out to Kelly and Chablis if he visits their state.

- Supporters are encouraged to donate $10-$20 monthly to Birthright Living Legacy to support Marquise's work.

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