Sharing Stories, Shaping Legacies
Hosted by Tad Druart, "Grand dads" is a celebration of life, love, and the enduring impact of dads and granddads on the family. It brings listeners insightful conversations with dads and granddad who share their life experiences, insights, and challenges that they faced to provide for their family and raise their children and grandchildren. Through their stories we discover the profound influence men have in nurturing family values and continuing traditions that honor the past while building a hopeful future.
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A Plan for the Future: A Legacy of Love, Giving from a Grand Dad with Ken Bissell
Everyone knows that parenting is not an easy feat, but raising twins takes parenting to another level. Such a journey is one that Ken Bissell had with his wife and now stands to showcase the power of partnership, patience, and resilience in family life. Including his twins, Bissell is a father to a total…
The Blessings of Being There: Insights from Gerald Hill
Join us on the Grand Dads podcast as we delve into the rich family life and multigenerational lessons of Gerald Hill, a great-grandfather whose life experiences offer invaluable insights into parenting and community engagement. From starting out as young parents in college to navigating careers and community responsibilities, Gerald and his wife have fostered…
The Bond Between Fatherhood and Education with Ron Stefanski
Setting the Stage for a Rich Educational Experience In a compelling discussion on the Grand Dads podcast, Ron Stefanski shares invaluable insights into the importance of embracing a well-rounded educational experience. As a seasoned Michigan man, Ron highlights the significance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone, especially for students who migrate from familiar…
How Parenting led to Professional Growth: Thom Singer’s Success Journey
In today’s ever-evolving conversation around gender roles and work-life balance, the idea of stay-at-home fathers is gaining traction. According to Pew Research, the number of stay-at-home dads has doubled in the past two decades. In a society where career often takes precedence over caregiving, more fathers are rethinking their roles in the family….
The Family That Travels Together Stays Together from Shores to Shores
In the world of business, where success often hinges on relationships, Kelly Shores stands out for his ability to merge professional synergy with personal connections. Over his many years of friendship and collaboration with Tad Druart, Shores has demonstrated that the key to lasting success lies in doing things right and building strong, respectful…
Bluegrass Bonds and Life Lessons: Fatherhood and Grandparenting with Mark Buerger
In an engaging episode of Grand Dads, host Tad Druart sits down with Mark Buerger, the Director of Communications and External Relations at the Special Olympics Kentucky for an insightful conversation on fatherhood and grandparenting that blends personal anecdotes, life lessons, and reflections on family, friendship, and sports. With warmth and humor, Buerger opens…
Hoops to Hope: A Shared Journey Through Mental Health Challenges and Shattering Stigmas
Given all the mental health challenges that affect people from all walks of life, mental health is topic that has gained increased attention in recent years. According to the World Health Organization, approximately one in eight people globally are living with a mental health disorder. In the world of sports, where mental toughness is…