Best Education Father Involvement Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 64: The Infodemic with Timothy Caulfield 52:48

6M ago52:48

52:48

In today's episode of Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast, we are delighted to have Timothy Caulfield, a Professor in the Faculty of Law and the School of Public Health, the Research Director of the Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta, and Canadian Research Chair in Health Law and Policy. Tim delves into challenging myths and misconcep…

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Episode 63:Feeding our Future: Social Media's Impact on Family Nutrition 21:20

6M ago21:20

21:20

In this week’s episode, we are delighted to feature Nicole Osinga, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Nicole joins us in discussing the influence of social media on family diets and the significant responsibility of online influencers in disseminating health information.For more insights and tips from Nicole, follow her @nicole…

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S5E2: How To Prepare Your Child Today For the Uncertainty of Tomorrow 41:02

7M ago41:02

41:02

Welcome to episode 2 of season 5! In this episode I share a helpful perspective a fellow dad shared that's helped me become less anxious about the uncertainty of the future my children will inhabit. I know this perspective will also be helpful for you! Let's connect to let me know what you think: wtfatherhoodpodcast@gmail.com OR DM me @welcometofat…

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Episode 62: Nutrition Education Student Podcasts 46:02

7M ago46:02

46:02

This week, we have a special and unique Healthy Habits Happy Homes podcast episode featuring the excellent work of three groups of fourth year Applied Human Nutrition students. These students were given the opportunity to conceptualize and develop a podcast episode as part of their fourth year Nutrition Education course.In today’s lineup, we featur…

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S5E1: Are You Satisfied with the Life You're Currently Living? 31:15

7M ago31:15

31:15

Welcome to episode 1 of this new season (my fifth!) In this episode, I invite you to ask yourself this question, "Are you satisfied with the version of life you're currently living today, right now?" This is the question that's occupied my mind in recent weeks, and it's led me down a disorienting rabbit hole in the best possible way. How have you a…

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Episode 61: Fathers' Involvement in Mealtimes with Dr. Amar Laila 38:12

7M ago38:12

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In this week’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Amar Laila, a post-doctoral fellow with the EAT-Lancet 2.0 Commission and the Guelph Family Health Study. Dr. Laila shares insights on the role of fathers in mealtimes, discussing their influence on children's development, their unique contributions to family dynamics, and offering strategies for fathers…

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Episode 60: Navigating the Canadian Food Environment with Dr. Lana Vanderlee 42:22

8M ago42:22

42:22

In this week’s episode, Dr. Lana Vanderlee, an Assistant Professor of Nutrition at Laval University joins us to to talk about nutrition food labels, especially front-of-package labelling in Canada, and how they influence consumer choices and public health. She compares Canada's labelling strategies with global practices and discusses the impact of …

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Episode 59: How to Talk to Your Kids When They Don't Want to Talk to You with Shannon Rolph 38:28

9M ago38:28

38:28

In the latest episode of our podcast, we're excited to welcome Shannon Rolph, an Occupational Therapist that specializes in nurturing the parent-child bond through personalized child-focused therapy, parenting coaching, and her innovative “Kids in the Woods” program.Shannon shares her insights on why it's crucial for kids to have time to decompress…

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Episode 58:The Impact of Parental Self-Regulation on Children’s Growth and Development 59:15

10M ago59:15

59:15

In this week’s episode, we welcome Dr. Kate Bauer, an Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Michigan School of Public Health and currently serves as the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in Food Security at the University of Guelph. Dr. Bauer discusses the impact of parental regulation on a child’s development from early ch…

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Episode 57: Sugar Intake During Spooky Season with Alyssa Ramuscak 17:36

10M ago17:36

17:36

In this week’s episode, we are delighted to have Alyssa Ramuscak, a research Registered Dietitian at SickKids Research Institute and a PhD student in Applied Human Nutrition join us to discuss sugar intake during Halloween. Alyssa shares helpful tips in managing sugar intake during Halloween, while ensuring children are having an enjoyable and heal…

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Episode 56: Nurturing Healthy Relationships with Food with Olivia Brooks 30:12

11M ago30:12

30:12

In this week's episode of Healthy Habits Happy Homes, we are joined by Olivia Brooks, a Certified Fitness Instructor and Registered Dietitian specializing in pediatric/family nutrition, sports nutrition, and eating disorders. Olivia shares tips on how parents can promote mindful eating in children, foster a positive body image, and create shared me…

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Episode 55 - Starting off the School Year Right: School Lunches Made Easy with Tamara Petresin 41:05

12M ago41:05

41:05

Welcome back to Season 6 of Healthy Habits Happy Homes. We are excited to start this season with a special back-to-school episode. Joining us is Tamara Petresin, a registered dietitian and PhD candidate in Applied Human Nutrition. Tamara shares insights and tips on how to make school lunches easy!By Guelph Family Health Study

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S4E23: An Update & Challenging the Double Standards of Fatherhood 33:17

1y ago33:17

33:17

Experiencing a miscarriage as a man is a difficult journey. It's a path I've walked and it led to the creation of "The Miscarriage Dad" platform—aimed at educating, raising awareness, and supporting men and fathers who find themselves in this heart-wrenching terrain. It's an unfortunate reality that compelled me to reinvent my Instagram presence, f…

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S4E22: A Tale of Injustice and Perseverance (ft. Gary Ivory) 1:37:44

1y ago1:37:44

1:37:44

Have you ever wondered how deep the rabbit hole of systemic failures and biases in the family court system can go? I invite you to join me in my riveting conversation with Gary Ivory, a resilient father who battled the beast for 16 agonizing years, and learn about his journey of survival, justice, and relentless fight for his child. Gary, a nonprof…

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S4E21: Men, Miscarriage, and Grief (ft. Brandon Byrnes) 1:04:30

1y ago1:04:30

1:04:30

When you think about the journey of becoming a parent, the excitement and joy of expecting a child often come to mind. But what happens when that journey is abruptly halted by the heartbreak of pregnancy loss? I recently had the privilege of speaking with Brandon Byrnes, a brave father who opened up about his own experience with miscarriage and the…

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Empowering Dads: Involving Fathers in the Journey 40:50

1+ y ago40:50

40:50

This episode concludes my conversation with Scott Mair. How can dads be more involved in the pregnancy journey and the early stages of their child's life? This is a question we explore. We discuss the importance of engaging both parents from the beginning of the pregnancy, creating a level playing field for open communication, and understanding eac…

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Empowering Dads: Overcoming Obstacles and Finding Strength (ft. Scott Mair) 1:04:46

1+ y ago1:04:46

1:04:46

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Scott Mair, a husband and father of 7 boys ranging from 20-4 years old. Privately, Scott enjoys spending time home educating his children with his wife Sarah and traveling with them while trying to remain outdoors as much as possible. Are we truly supporting fathers in their journey through parent…

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My Son Turns 3! (ft. My Wife) 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

40:13

In this special episode, my wife and I reflect on what the past three years have been like with our firstborn son. Thank you for celebrating this special day with and for our family! Show Music Happy Birthday by Birds of NorwayBy Kelly Jean-Philippe

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The Evolution Of The Daddying Movement (ft. Allan Shedlin) 1:02:26

1+ y ago1:02:26

1:02:26

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Allan Shedlin. Allan Shedlin has devoted his life's work to improving the odds for children and families. He has three daughters, and five grandchildren, as well as numerous "bonus" sons/daughters and grandchildren. Trained as an educator, Allan has alternated between classroom service, school lea…

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A Male Partner's Experience Of Miscarriage PART 2 (ft. Arden Cartrette - The Miscarriage Doula) 48:43

1+ y ago48:43

48:43

This is The Miscarriage Doula's takeover of the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast! Arden Cartrette is the founder of The Miscarriage Doula, a service for anyone who is going through loss, struggling with pregnancy after loss, or is looking for more information on how to get through miscarriage in general. This service was birthed out of Arden's own his…

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A Male Partner's Experience Of Miscarriage PART 1 (ft. Arden Cartrette - The Miscarriage Doula) 56:43

1+ y ago56:43

56:43

This is The Miscarriage Doula's takeover of the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast! Arden Cartrette is the founder of The Miscarriage Doula, a service for anyone who is going through loss, struggling with pregnancy after loss, or is looking for more information on how to get through miscarriage in general. This service was birthed out of Arden's own his…

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S4E14: Father Friendly Spaces (ft. Jessica Torres) 59:42

1+ y ago59:42

59:42

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Jessica Torres. Jessica has worked in healthcare for the past 16 years in the area of women’s health, specifically high risk pregnancies and advocating for the wellbeing of both mom and baby. Her expertise is in Diabetes in Pregnancy. Jessica is also passionate about supporting the mental and emot…

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S4E13: Factoring In Fathers (ft. Sandra Trew) 52:52

1+ y ago52:52

52:52

This week's episode features a conversation with Sandra Trew, who is the CEO and founder of Get Real Parental Coaching. Sandra has been featured in the Daily Express, commenting on the Royal Family's children. She runs a Childcare Business for working parents, using her 30 years of experience and expertise to help parents build stronger relationshi…

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S4E12: Talking Through Tragedy (ft. JK McLeod) 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

This week's episode features a conversation with my guest, JK McLeod. JK is a married father of two children, a 17 year old daughter and a 10 year old son. JK learned from an early age about the pivotal and impactful role that fathers can play in the family. He is the host of a weekly podcast called 'Help Me Understand', which focuses on learning m…

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S4E11: Brothers & Fathers (ft. Antonio Rodriguez & Sergio Martinez) 1:09:27

1+ y ago1:09:27

1:09:27

This episode features a conversation with my guests, Antonio Rodriguez and Sergio Martinez. We refer to our trident as the Big 3. Antonio (or Tony) is 32 years old and a father of three, two boys and a baby gurl on the way. Tony is a family man who loves to nurture and spend quality time with his family and play sports with his sons. Sergio (or Ser…

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S4E10: Mental Health, Stay-At-Home-Dad, & Life-Work Paradigm (ft. Alex Egeler) 1:06:03

1+ y ago1:06:03

1:06:03

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Alex Egeler. Alex Egeler is a former rocket scientist, aircraft designer, and aerospace executive. When his company went out of business during the pandemic, he knew that he needed to take a step back and focus on his family. Now he is a husband, father of 4 wonderful sons, and aspiring coach and …

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S4E9: REFORM - Changing Laws Changing Lives (ft. Robert Rooks) 51:50

1+ y ago51:50

51:50

This week’s episode features a conversation with Robert Rooks. Robert Rooks is one of the nation’s premier public safety solutions experts with more than two decades of experience as a grassroots organizer, strategist, and movement leader. Robert is the CEO of REFORM Alliance, a national advocacy organization focused on transforming probation and p…

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Episode 54: Podcast Team Spotlight 18:06

1+ y ago18:06

18:06

In the season finale of the podcast, we are excited to feature our podcast team, including our co-hosts Tamara Petresin, a Registered Dietitian and second-year PhD candidate in Applied Human Nutrition and Marciane Any, a second-year Master's student in Applied Human Nutrition. We also have Patricia Acosta, our podcast coordinator, who recently comp…

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S4E8: Why More Dads Need To Take Parental Leave (ft. Piotr Jan Pietrzak) 1:06:37

1+ y ago1:06:37

1:06:37

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Piotr Jan Pietrzak. Piotr is the Director of International Development at BLIK, a leading European mobile payment system and scheme that is rapidly expanding in other geographies. Piotr earned his executive education certificate from Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2022. As a lifelong lear…

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S4E7: Updates & Announcements 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Hi there! As a faithful follower/subscriber of this podcast I'm sure you had been wondering why there wasn't an episode for this week and last. So I thought it was a good idea to help you not wonder any longer. And if you listen to this brief episode, all of your wondering will be addressed once and for all! Remember to visit the Welcome To Fatherh…

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Episode 53: Nutrition Education Student Podcasts 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

39:43

This week, we have a special and unique podcast episode featuring the excellent work of three groups of fourth year Applied Human Nutrition students. These students were given the opportunity to conceptualize and develop a podcast episode as part of their fourth year Nutrition Education course.Today’s episode features the work of Sarthak Matravadia…

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S4E6: Blaming The Marathon & Love and Accountability (ft. Dr. Darryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D) 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Daryl Johnson Jr., Ed.D. Dr. Johnson is an Education Administrator with a passion for advancing educational policies and procedures as it pertains to engagement, equity, discipline, diversity, and core values. He has over ten years of experience working hands-on with students, parents, and staff i…

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Episode 52: Physical Activity and Sleep 43:57

1+ y ago43:57

43:57

In this week’s episode, Dr. Lori Ann Vallis, Professor in Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (HHNS) and Hannah Coyle-Asbil, PhD student in HHNS join us to discuss physical activity and sleep. They share the latest research highlights from the Guelph Family Healthy Study and tips to promote attainable and manageable habits.…

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S4E5: Miscarriage (ft. Sean Johnson) 1:09:40

1+ y ago1:09:40

1:09:40

This is part three in a series of conversations on miscarriage. This episode features my guest, Sean Johnson, who opens up about multiple miscarriage experiences. As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us. Please visit the Welcome To Fatherhood blog by going to my website or through the link tree on my IG account. Your feedback is…

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S4E4: Miscarriage: My Story (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, & Augusta Foster) 43:50

1+ y ago43:50

43:50

This is a conversation about how four dads experienced and coped with losing a child by miscarriage. This week, I finally share my full personal story. Parts of the episode are graphic and may be triggering; please listen with caution. As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us. Please visit the Welcome To Fatherhood blog by going …

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Dads Miscarriage Conversation (ft. Alex Ortiz, Jeff Collins, & Augusta Foster) 59:23

1+ y ago59:23

59:23

This is a conversation about how four dads experienced and coped with losing a child by miscarriage. Part 2 will follow next week. As always, thank you for spending part of your week with us. Please visit the Welcome To Fatherhood blog by going to my website or through the link tree on my IG account. Your feedback is always welcomed! Write a commen…

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Episode 51: Sugar Intake in Pregnancy 33:41

1+ y ago33:41

33:41

For this week's episode, we dive into the topic of sugar intake during pregnancy with a very special guest, Dr. Laura Forbes. Dr Forbes, a professor in Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, shares her insights on the relationship between sugar intake and nutrient intakes during pregnancy. She also talks about the different types of sugar and thei…

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S4E2: They Grow Up So Fast (ft. Nate Newman) 49:36

1+ y ago49:36

49:36

This episode features a conversation with my mate from down under, Nate Newman, host of the (Not So) Secret Dads Business podcast. Nate is currently taking a break from podcasting on his own platform, but reached out to me for us to talk about what we're both currently experiencing with our respective sons: not being able to keep up with how fast t…

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S4E1 - Welcome & Updates 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

16:34

Welcome to 2023 and a new season of the podcast! In this episode I share brief updates about things that have been happening on my end, as well as new features being added to the Welcome To Fatherhood platform. Welcome To Fatherhood now has a BLOG! You can read this weekly blog by going to my website or through the link tree on my IG account. Your …

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Episode 50: Eye Health in Children 33:02

1+ y ago33:02

33:02

To celebrate our 50th episode, we have two special guests, Dr. Jessica Tran and Dr. Cassandra Chung. Dr.Tran and Dr. Chung are optometrists passionate about eye health topics including myopia control, contact lenses, and disease management. In this episode they answer commonly asked questions regarding eye health and discuss how parents can support…

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Episode 49: All About Celiac Disease 33:47

2y ago33:47

33:47

In today’s episode, we have Alyssa Ramuscak, a Registered Dietitian at SickKids Research Institute. Alyssa discusses all about Celiac disease and provides us insights on a current health trend- eating a gluten free diet. Links to resources:AboutKidsHealth Celiac Disease Learning Hub: https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/celiacdiseaseCanadian Celiac Disea…

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Episode 48: Tackling Feeding Challenges 54:06

2y ago54:06

54:06

We are excited to have Dr. Kathryn Walton back on the podcast! Dr Walton is a registered dietitian and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition. In this episode, Dr. Walton talks about navigating feeding challenges in children. She provides helpful tips to foster a positive environment, support the developmen…

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Episode 47: Nurturing Food Literacy in Children 42:51

2y ago42:51

42:51

We are excited to have Alicia Martin, a PhD candidate in Geography on our podcast to share her expertise in food literacy. Alicia highlights the importance of food as a vehicle for learning and how food skills contribute to different outcomes. Don’t forget to check out our cookbook for easy-to-follow recipes that are delicious and nutritious!…

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Episode 46: The Scoop on Supplements 47:12

2y ago47:12

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For this week’s episode Dr. Dalia El Khoury, an Associate Professor in Applied Nutrition and a Registered Dietitian joins the podcast to chat all about supplements. In this episode, Dr El Khoury highlights the importance of professional guidance of supplement use in children and adults to promote health.…

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The Dad Edge (ft. Larry Hagner) 44:52

2y ago44:52

44:52

This episode features a conversation with my guest and host of The Dad Edge Podcast, Larry Hagner. Larry is the proud father of 4 energetic boys and husband of his soul mate, Jessica, for the past 18 years. He understands that life isn’t all sunshine and rainbows every day. However, Larry's learned skills to optimize his life as a man, husband, and…

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Episode 45: How to Support Aging Parents with Nutrition and Health 27:04

2y ago27:04

27:04

For our first episode of the season, we are excited to welcome Brooklyn Seal, a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator who has been closely working with seniors in long-term facilities. In this episode, Brooklyn discusses and shares tips on how parents of young children can help support their own aging parents with nutrition and healt…

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As Seen On TV: Black Fatherhood in Media (ft. Dr. Mark Anthony Neal) 1:08:30

2y ago1:08:30

1:08:30

This episode features a conversation with my distinguished guest, Dr. Mark Anthony Neal, PhD. Dr. Neal is no stranger to the Welcome To Fatherhood podcast and audience, making his first appearance in season 3 episode 25 They Never Saw Black Men As Fathers. Dr. Neal is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of African & African American Studies a…

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The Autism Dad (ft. Rob Gorski) 1:03:55

2y ago1:03:55

1:03:55

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Rob Gorski from The Autism Dad Podcast. Rob Gorski is a single Dad to three amazing autistic boys as well as Found and CEO of The Autism Dad, LLC. He is a multiple award-winning blogger, podcaster, content creator, digital marketer, social media influencer, and respected public figure for well ove…

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The Modern Black Father: Adulting & Showing Up (ft. George James, PsyD, LMFT) 59:19

2y ago59:19

59:19

This week's episode features a conversation with Dr. George James, PsyD, LMFT. In his role as Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. James assists in developing innovative programs and services for Council for Relationships including launching a new mental wellness and therapy initiative for athletes and entertainers (from high school and college to profess…

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Pancakes For Roger (ft. Susan Combs) 58:43

2y ago58:43

58:43

This episode features a conversation with my guest, Susan Combs. Susan L. Combs is President of Combs & Company, a full-service insurance brokerage firm based in New York City. Susan started the company at twenty-six years old with a drive to “Do more, better.” This internal mantra has resulted in numerous successes and firsts, like being named the…

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