HeyJaredA Dope Black Dad
A raw and reflective podcast about modern Black fatherhood, manhood, and legacy. Hosted by Marcus A. Smothers, a proud girl dad, educator, and community leader, each episode dives into the real stories, tough lessons, and daily joys of being a present father in a world that…
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"When You Children Start Caring for Each Other" Ep.36 (opens the original)
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As parents, we spend years teaching our children how to love, support, and care for one another. But every now and then, life gives us a glimpse of whether those lessons have taken root. In this episode, I reflect on a difficult family moment that led me to witness something beautiful—my daughters comforting and encouraging each other. It reminded me that one of the greatest gifts we can give our children isn't just our love, but a lifelong relationship with one another. Because long after we're
Connecting the Dots: The Story Behind "Teaching Is My Choice" Ep. 35 (opens the original)
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What do a podcast, a men's group, leadership training, parent engagement, public speaking, and a lighthouse have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, I finally connect the dots behind Teaching Is My Choice and share the story behind the mission that unites everything I do. From A Dope Black Dad and The Anchor Group to Legacy In Motion, facilitation, and community leadership, this conversation reveals how every project is part of one purpose: helping people grow. Because teachin
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