It’s old home week for me, in a couple of ways. Thursday marks the start of Dad 2.0 Summit —an annual conference where marketers, social media leaders, and blogging parents connect to discuss the changing voice and perception of modern fatherhood. My 7th time attending, this year the Summit is on my home turf in Washington DC!
While I have the added perk of not paying for airfare, my primary excitement is to reconnect with these parents/writers/videographers/photographers/podcasters that have truly become dear friends. While I always come away educated, challenged and inspired, the relationships are what keeps me coming back. And as a “seasoned” attendee, I’m compelled to pay it forward, making the newer folks feel welcome.
2020 is Dad 2.0’s 9th Summit, and the 6th year awarding scholarships to some of the aforementioned newbies. And as chairman of the Oren Miller Dad 2.0 Scholarship, I’m once again honored to introduce this year’s recipients.
Spend a few moments reading about these six dads. They are biological dads, adoptive dads and stepdads, with 18 kids between them. They find inspiration in Uncle Phil, Yoda and Gandalf; refreshment from craft beer, scotch and triple espressos. Check out some of their work, follow them on social media, chat them up in person at the Summit — and make sure they feel the depth and richness of this awesome community.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SERGIO ROSARIO
Follow Sergio on Facebook and Instagram. • Listen to his amazing conga-playing! • Check out more of Sergio’s writing on his blog, Soy Super Papá (I’m Super Dad).
.
NICHOLAS DEKKER
Follow Nick (AKA Dr. Breakfast) on Instagram and Facebook. • Check out these food-centric travel guides on his blog, Breakfast with Nick.
CHRISTOPHER RUIZ
Follow Chris on Instagram. • Read his advice on getting a vasectomy. • Check out more of Chris’s writing and reviews on his blog, Dad Plus the Kids.
MATT TODD
Follow Matt on Twitter and Facebook. • Read his family’s adoption story. • Check out more of Matt’s writing on his blog, Life in the Fishbowl.
JEREMY BARNES
Follow Jeremy on Twitter & Instagram. • Read his take on the boyfriend/girlfriend rules. • Check out more of Jeremy’s writing on his blog, Thirsty Daddy.
CARLOS WOLLENSTEIN
Follow Carlos on Instagram and Facebook. • Read about his experience becoming the father of triplets. • Check out more of Carlos’ writing on Historias de un Papá (Stories of a Dad).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Make a donation to the Oren Miller Dad 2.0 Scholarship Fund. Contributions accepted year-round.
Get notified when scholarship applications open by subscribing to the Dad 2.o Summit newsletter.
Learn more about Oren Miller and his legacy of community-building.
The post Meet the 2020 Oren Miller Dad 2.0 Scholarship Recipients appeared first on Designer Daddy.
