Man… it’s crazy to think my college days are decades behind me. But every time I’m on a campus, I feel that same energy. You see it in the students. You feel it in the families—especially those celebrating their first kid going to college. That pride hits different. But I’ll be honest, I worry too. Because a lot of us were sold the same story:“Go to college, get a job, buy a car… you made it.” I believed that. Got my first job at a nonprofit. Money was low, but my dreams were

EP14 - Pop That! Occasionally the viral game show “Pop The Balloon” shows up in my feed. I’ll admit… it’s entertaining. But at the same time I can’t help but wonder: Who on earth would willingly subject themselves to humiliation just to be seen? Clearly… thousands. As the father of four beautiful daughters, these things hit differently. As they get older and conversations about dating start to happen, the discussions around character, respect, and social media become more imp

Emerson Green and King Episode 5-A Socially Conscious Comic created by Purpix Media Founder Al Smith. Last night, my daughters came into the room lit up. Not because of social media. Not because it was “the thing to do.” But because they used their voices. We had a real conversation about ICE, about the nationwide school walkouts, and about why they chose to participate in activism at their school. They didn’t just repeat slogans—they explained their why. And as a father, tha