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Dad to Dad Podcast

Dad to Dad Podcast

By: David Hirsch
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 Fathers mentoring fathers of kids with special needs - presented by the Special Fathers Network. Host David Hirsch interviews some amazing fathers of kids with special needs.Copyright David Hirsch
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  • SFN Dad To Dad 395 - Mark Reinfeld of Boulder, CO A Chef, Author, Founder of Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy & Father Of A Son With Angelman

    SFN Dad To Dad 395 - Mark Reinfeld of Boulder, CO A Chef, Author, Founder of Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy & Father Of A Son With Angelman
    Sep 12 2025
    Our guest this week is Mark Reinfeld of Boulder, CO who is an award-winning chef, best-selling author and authority on plant-based cuisine. He is also the father of two young boys, including one with Angelman Syndrome

    Mark and his wife, Ashley Boudet, have been married for 10 years and are the proud parents of two boys: River (7) and Sage (9) who has Angelman Syndrome.

    With more than two decades of experience, Chef Mark has written several acclaimed cookbooks, including The 30-Minute Vegan series, and has been recognized as a leader in the vegan and conscious cooking space. Mark is also founder of the Vegan Fusion Culinary Academy, where he trains the next generation of plant-based chefs. His work emphasizes flavor, nutrition, and compassion, making him a sought-after speaker, consultant, and culinary instructor around the world.

    Mark also leads or co-leads two dads groups of fathers raising children with special needs and is the author of the forthcoming book entitled: Islands Of Peace: Navigating The World Of Special Needs Parenting.

    We’ll hear Mark's story on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – 808-652-5904
    Email – info@chefmarkreinfeld.com
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-reinfeld-6921344/
    Website - https://www.chefmarkreinfeld.com/
    Website – https://www.ohanavitality.org/
    Books –
    • Healing The Vegan Way - https://tinyurl.com/vnauxsw7
    • The Ultimate Age Defying Plan - https://tinyurl.com/h9b3u7u5
    • Islands Of Peace: Navigating The World Of Special Needs Parenting
    Special Fathers Network -
    SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

    SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

    Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

    SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/
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    59 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 394 - Jelani Memory of Portland, OR Father Of Six, Entrepreneur, Author & Founder Of A Kids Company

    SFN Dad To Dad 394 - Jelani Memory of Portland, OR Father Of Six, Entrepreneur, Author & Founder Of A Kids Company
    Sep 5 2025
    Our guest this week is Jelani Memory of Portland, OR is the father of six, an entrepreneur, author, and the visionary founder of A Kids Co.

    Jelani and his wife, Brandy, have married for 9 years and are the proud parents of six children including (his) four stepchildren: Rowan (21), Grace (19), Jay (16), Sebastian (15), Titus (14) and Solomon (7). Two have ADHD, one has scoliosis, and some other undiagnosed conditions.

    Jelani first wrote A Kids Book About Racism for his own children, which grew into a movement that now includes more than two hundred books, podcasts, and videos helping kids and families talk openly about some of life’s toughest topics — from anxiety, cancer, feminism, gratitude, racism and beyond.

    We also learn about Pitch Black, a multi faceted platform to support black entrepreners and businesses as well organizations the Memory family has benefited from, including:
    • Trevor Project
    • Q Project
    • Shriner’s Hospitals
    Jelani also openily talks about his faith and the role his father's absence has played in shaping his world view, all on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (503) 360-6034
    Email – jelani@akidsco.com
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jelanimemory/
    Website – www.akidsco.com
    Website – https://meetcircle.com/ (Aura Parent Controls)
    Social Media – @jelanimemory

    Special Fathers Network -
    SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

    SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

    Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

    SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/
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    59 mins
  • SFN Dad To Dad 393 - Mike Rinaldi of Fairfield, CT A Senior Director at Ankura, Father Of Two Including One With Autism

    SFN Dad To Dad 393 - Mike Rinaldi of Fairfield, CT A Senior Director at Ankura, Father Of Two Including One With Autism
    Aug 29 2025
    Our guest this week is Mike Rinaldi of Fairfield, CT, who is a senior director at Ankura, a litigations and investigations company, and father of two young children, including one with Autism.

    Mike and his wife, Tracey, have married for 9 years and are the proud parents of Vienna (8) and Harrison (5) who is on the Autism spectrum.

    Mike talks openly about the relationship with his father and the challenges he and his family have experienced.

    All on this episode of the SFN Dad to Dad Podcast.

    Show Notes -
    Phone – (860) 655-7696
    Email – mike.rinaldi@ankura.com
    LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-rinaldi-54262b3/

    Special Fathers Network -
    SFN is a dad to dad mentoring program for fathers raising children with special needs. Many of the 800+ SFN Mentor Fathers, who are raising kids with special needs, have said: "I wish there was something like this when we first received our child's diagnosis. I felt so isolated. There was no one within my family, at work, at church or within my friend group who understood or could relate to what I was going through."

    SFN Mentor Fathers share their experiences with younger dads closer to the beginning of their journey raising a child with the same or similar special needs. The SFN Mentor Fathers do NOT offer legal or medical advice, that is what lawyers and doctors do. They simply share their experiences and how they have made the most of challenging situations.

    Check out the 21CD YouTube Channel with dozens of videos on topics relevant to dads raising children with special needs - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzDFCvQimWNEb158ll6Q4cA/videos

    Please support the SFN. Click here to donate: https://21stcenturydads.org/donate/

    Special Fathers Network: https://21stcenturydads.org/

    SFN Mastermind Group - https://21stcenturydads.org/sfn-mastermind-group/
    Show More Show Less
    48 mins
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