Rise and Dad Podcast

A dad that says 'I love you' is NOT the norm." 🤯 Prepare for a deeply REAL conversation on The Rise and Dad Podcast. Kevin Del Ro welcomes Lloyd, a Filipino dad, to discuss navigating fatherhood, from immigration and IVF struggles to the profound impact of being a truly seen parent.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ A powerful reminder of the importance of presence and emotional expression.

✅ Insights on redefining masculinity and...

Forget the Scoreboard! 🏆 Discover a healthier way to approach youth sports in this episode of The Rise and Dad Podcast. Kevin welcomes Jonathan from Healthy Sports Parents to challenge the conventional wisdom and redefine success on and off the field.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Why chasing wins can actually HURT your child's development

✅ The importance of teaching kids to compete against THEMSELVES, not others

✅ How to hel...

Dads, are you feeling overwhelmed by the grind? 🤔 Join Kevin Del Ro on The Rise and Dad Podcast as he speaks with Travis, a senior software engineer, business owner, and father of three boys, about his remarkable journey. From growing up with a single, legally blind mother to becoming a thriving and intentional father, Travis shares his hard-earned wisdom.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ How Travis's upbringing shaped his approa...

Former NBA player Anthony Toliver shares his insights on fatherhood, career, and faith in this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast with Kevin Del Ro. Discover how this entrepreneur and family man balances the demands of business and being a present dad. 👨‍💼🏀➡️👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🚀

In this episode, we explore:

✅ The challenges of being a traveling NBA player and a father

✅ Prioritizing family and building strong relationships with his f...

What's it really like being a girl dad in today's world? Join Kevin Del Ro on the Rise and Dad Podcast as we dive deep into the joys and challenges of raising daughters with guest, Jon, an AI software professional and girl dad extraordinaire!

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Balancing Act: Jon shares his secrets for juggling a demanding career in AI, coaching his daughters' sports teams, and prioritizing quality family time. (Spoi...

In this introspective episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Kevin Del Ro welcomes William, a seasoned product management professional and dedicated dad to a five-year-old daughter. William shares his experiences on balancing career ambitions with the joys and anxieties of modern fatherhood.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Navigating the challenges and rewards of being an older parent.

✅ How the loss of William's father in the El S...

In this powerful episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, host Kevin Del Ro sits down with Stoli, a single dad, Seattle Public Schools administrator, and talented street photographer. Stoli shares his unique journey into fatherhood, the challenges and triumphs of raising his 8-year-old son, Messiah, and how fatherhood transformed his life and got him off the streets. And most importantly how #BlackFathersMatter

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Struggling to connect with your kids? Join Kevin Del Ro on The Rise and Dad podcast as he talks with Strider, the Founder of Dad Braids (www.instagram.com/dad.braids) about overcoming challenges and finding unique ways to connect with his daughter.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅How Dad Braids became a symbol of connection during a difficult time.

✅The importance of emotional intelligence and responding to your kids' needs.

✅Advi...

In this relatable episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, Kevin Del Ro chats with Josh, a "cool, young, fun dad" and commercial driver, about the joys and challenges of raising a teenage daughter. From grind mode to teenage years, Josh shares his wisdom and experiences.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Josh's unique journey to fatherhood as an adopted child learning to create his own bloodline.

✅ The shock and emotional rollercoaster...

In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we sit down with Rome, a stay-at-home dad, content creator, and impact ambassador. Rome shares his incredible journey of fatherhood, including the challenges of raising a child with Pfeiffer syndrome, balancing his own health struggles, and the role of social media in advocating for his daughter. Rome’s story is one of resilience, intentionality, and selflessness. He discusses how being ...

Amazing episode on Mike's unique journey with surrogacy, his career in the celebrity and creative industries, and his two kids, River and Sloane.

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Rosenthal, a talented photographer, director, and the co-founder of It's Good, a social-powered food and travel app. Mike opens up about his unique journey through fatherhood, including his upbringing, the challenges of surrogacy, losing their family...

What's it really like to be a new dad? Join Kevin on The Rise and Dad Podcast as he gets raw and honest with Sean, a tech professional and father of a 3-month-old, about the rollercoaster of newborn life.

🚀 In this episode, we explore:

✅ Newborn Challenges: The raw, unfiltered truth about the first few months.

✅ Building a Support System: Finding your tribe when family isn't nearby.

✅ Mental Health for Dads: The importance of ther...

What's it like to be an intentional dad in today's world? Join us on The Rise and Dad Podcast as we dive deep into fatherhood with guest Kris, a product marketer, musician, and all-around awesome dad! 🚀

In this episode, we explore:

✅Intentional Fatherhood: What it means to be present and engaged.

✅Toddler Negotiation: Strategies for dealing with strong-willed kids.

✅Marriage and Parenting: Navigating the challenges and growing tog...

Dan kept it real with us talking about raising kinds in America and co-sleeping.

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we’re joined by Dan, a dad of two, a software sales professional, and a high school soccer coach. Dan shares his unique perspective on fatherhood, including the joys and struggles of raising his two kids, Sofia and Kroi, and his approach to parenting with unconditional love, community, and balance.

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This episode with Ryan is a banger! His family is as blended as you can get -- Ryan had a son in a previous relationship, met & married a woman with 2 children from a prior relationship, and then they came together and had their own. That's something!

🚀In this episode of the Rise and Dad Podcast, we sit down with Ryan, a two-time WNBA champion (assistant coach), former college basketball player, and father of four. Ryan opens ...

Big feelings and vulnerability in this one with Joe! He really shared his story about the challenging parts of fatherhood and how he dealt with it.

In this episode, we sit down with Joe, an advertising executive and dedicated father, to dive into his personal journey of fatherhood. Joe opens up about the challenges he faced, including fertility struggles, a miscarriage, and his journey to sobriety, all while navigating the complexi...

The OG Dad doesn't mean "Old Geezer"! Wiser words have not been spoken. Listen in, dads!

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Mark, a dedicated father, mentor, and advocate for conscious parenting. Mark shares his journey of becoming a father later in life, raising both biological and non-biological children, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. From faith to affirmations, to raising strong and confident kids, Mark’s approac...

Big feelings with big Ty. What a great dad and cool story here around love, acceptance, and support!

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Ty, the VP of Brand & Marketing for the Seattle Seahawks and a dedicated father of two. Ty shares his powerful journey through fatherhood, including learning to embrace his child’s transition, balancing career and family, and the importance of open communication and unconditional love!

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We brought on a true girl dad here with Austin! Smart dude with smart insights to fatherhood.

🚀 In this episode, we sit down with Austin, a business development executive in Seattle, father of two, and an all-in girl dad. We dive into his approach to fatherhood, the importance of presence, and how he balances a demanding career with being an engaged parent.

✅ Austin’s journey into fatherhood and r...