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Derek Johns
Dear Son,
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  • Dear Son,

    My Son Chose Money Over the NFL | Fatherhood and Finances | Ep 211 | The Dear Son, Show

    09/04/2026 | 58 mins.
    From Jordans to $580K: Teaching Kids Ownership with Wall Street With Wallace
    On the Dear Son Show, host Jey Blac welcomes financial analyst and chief market strategist Wallace Fisher (“Wall Street With Wallace”), a husband, father in a blended family of seven, and Christ follower, to discuss fatherhood through financial literacy. Fisher shares how his investing journey began with Home Depot’s employee stock plan and 401(k), how a spiritual advisor inspired him to give assets instead of big Christmas gifts, and how consistently buying his son stocks in companies he used helped build a portfolio that reached $580,000—leading the son to quit football due to CTE concerns and pursue portfolio management. They discuss starting early with kids, routines for learning the market, the dangers of internet “tips,” the value of mentorship and accountability, and beginner approaches like disciplined saving, ETFs, and researching fundamentals. Follow the channel, subscribe, and leave a review.

    00:00 Gifts Into Stocks
    01:29 Show Intro And Guest
    03:03 Meet Wallace Fisher
    05:20 Family And Athletes
    07:50 Finance Origin Story
    10:00 Home Depot To 200K
    12:35 Christmas As Assets
    16:00 Quitting Football Shock
    19:48 Parenting Evolves Over Time
    24:21 Kids Learn By Watching
    26:32 Internet Investing Warnings
    29:17 Routine First Steps
    31:30 Daily Reading Habit
    33:59 Mentorship Over Ego
    39:07 Class Structure Accountability
    43:27 Starting With Small Money
    48:50 Portfolio Basics ETFs
    51:55 Research Beats Cheap Stocks
    55:10 Contact Info Wrap Up
    #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #5starathlete #texasfootball #fridaynightlights

    Channel Focus Areas:
    “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”
    “How to Be a Better Father”
    “Father Son Relationship Advice”
    “Mistakes Fathers Make”
    “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

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    Connect with Wallace: https://wswinvestors.com
    Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac  

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    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community

    1. Reveal trauma 

    2. Heal from trauma

    3. Help through telling stories of it all

    “Better Man. Better Father.”

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  • Dear Son,

    TELL HIM NOW | Tomorrow Isn't Promised | Ep 210 | The Dear Son, Show

    08/31/2026 | 46 mins.
    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.

    Dear Son: Tomorrow Isn’t Promised — Condensing the Lessons, Health Wake-Ups & Dating vs. Marriage Energy

    Hosts D Johns and Jey Blac open the Dear Son Show by reflecting on health wake-up calls, accountability, and support Jey has received while chronicling his fitness and recovery journey. They emphasize that tomorrow isn’t promised and urge parents to “condense” key conversations with their kids rather than delaying important lessons. They discuss how children can misread a parent’s communication, reinforce that love and frustration can coexist, and argue that correction shows belief in a child. The conversation shifts to relationships: distinguishing lust, love, sex, and long-term consequences, warning against applying “marriage energy” in dating, and advising sons to understand value, phases, and self-awareness. They also defend having practical talks about protection without “letting the streets” educate kids, encouraging listeners to stop leaving critical conversations to chance.

    00:00 Cold Open Banter
    00:51 Welcome to Dear Son
    01:31 Health Scare Update
    02:58 Fitness Accountability Plan
    04:37 Tomorrow Isn’t Promised
    07:43 Condense the Lessons
    10:58 Love Not Performance
    15:54 Correction Means Belief
    19:25 Dating vs Marriage Energy
    24:19 Commitment Clocks
    26:20 Environment Shapes Love
    27:38 Fixer Fantasy Trap
    29:26 Value Over Hope
    33:16 Sex Love Decoupling
    35:32 Real Talk Protection
    38:33 Talk Before Streets
    42:55 Conversations Cost
    44:51 Final Thanks Goodbye

    #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk

    Channel Focus Areas:
    “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”
    “How to Be a Better Father”
    “Father Son Relationship Advice”
    “Mistakes Fathers Make”
    “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

    Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store

    Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac

    Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:

    1. subscribe to the channel,
    2. turn on the notifications,
    3. like this video,
    4. leave a comment, and
    5. share this content with someone who needs it.

    The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com

    Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:

    Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com

    Let’s connect socially:

    https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast

    https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast

    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community

    1. Reveal trauma

    2. Heal from trauma

    3. Help through telling stories of it all

    “Better Man. Better Father.”

    The Dear Son, Network ®

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  • Dear Son,

    From Juvenile Delinquent to Juvenile Justice Leader | Ep 209 | The Dear Son, Show

    08/28/2026 | 57 mins.
    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.

    From Gangs to Purpose: Louie McClain II on Fatherhood, Identity, and Building Pathways

    On The Dear Son Show, host (D Johns) converses with Louie McClain II from Arlington, Texas, who recounts getting involved in gangs, hiding violence and drug activity from his Liberian immigrant mother, and a pivotal school incident caught on camera that devastated her. Louie explains how seeking protection, acceptance, clout, and a father figure drew him deeper into that life amid a diverse, volatile environment, while his biological father was largely absent after moving to Delaware and later kicked him out. After college in Pensacola studying criminal justice, he found purpose helping at-risk young men and worked in juvenile justice for seven years. Now a father of two, he discusses being unprepared for parenting, challenges of having hard conversations with kids, and building a clear vision through entrepreneurship, including Melanin Origins, The Meditative Coach, and leading the nonprofit Building Pathways to connect disadvantaged people to high-paying construction careers.

    00:00 Caught on Camera
    00:22 Purpose From Pain
    00:57 Welcome to Dear Son
    01:53 Optimism and Enthusiasm
    02:48 Leaving Home and College
    03:48 Arlington and Gang Life
    04:47 Why Criminal Justice
    06:35 Drawn to the Streets
    08:55 Home Life and Hiding It
    11:32 School Fight Intervention
    13:25 Acceptance and Father Figures
    16:32 Identity as African American
    17:38 Biological Father Story
    23:15 What a Father Absence Costs
    25:26 Needing Dad at Any Age
    26:54 Custody And Ages
    27:29 Unprepared Fatherhood
    29:01 Choosing To Be Present
    30:24 Learning A New Blueprint
    32:13 What To Tell The Kids
    34:45 Timing Hard Conversations
    38:20 Work Versus Family
    41:30 Becoming This Version
    44:01 Building Melanin Origins
    45:05 Vision And Identity Shift
    50:38 Building Pathways Mission
    55:20 Where To Find Him
    56:00 Closing Thoughts

    #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk #DearSon #Fatherhood #JuvenileJustice #SecondChances #Mentorship #FatherSon #YouthMentoring #Redemption

    Channel Focus Areas:
    “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”
    “How to Be a Better Father”
    “Father Son Relationship Advice”
    “Mistakes Fathers Make”
    “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

    Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store

    Follow Louie: https://instagram.com/meditativecoach
    https://buildingpathway.org

    Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:

    1. subscribe to the channel,
    2. turn on the notifications,
    3. like this video,
    4. leave a comment, and
    5. share this content with someone who needs it.

    The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com

    Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:

    Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com

    Let’s connect socially:

    https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast

    https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast

    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community

    1. Reveal trauma

    2. Heal from trauma

    3. Help through telling stories of it all

    “Better Man. Better Father.”

    The Dear Son, Network ®

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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  • Dear Son,

    Young Man: You Must Train People How to Treat You | Setting Boundaries | Ep 208 | The Dear Son, Show

    08/24/2026 | 37 mins.
    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.

    Dear Son: Which Side of the Process Are You On? Boundaries, Criticism & Real Growth

    On The Dear Son Show, hosts Jey Blac and D Johns discuss how society treats disagreement and criticism, arguing that always “taking the high road” can enable disrespect if boundaries aren’t set and enforced. They explore “which side of the process” you’re on—waiting for outcomes versus doing the work—using an orange vs. fresh-squeezed juice analogy, and connect it to parenting, public perception, and social media clips shaping opinions. They emphasize training people how to treat you, defending your name when boundaries are breached, and teaching children awareness, environment-reading, and how behavior communicates value—especially in risky social settings. The episode closes with announcements of a docuseries and live event, and a personal doc-style segment beginning August 15, 2026, following a 90-day health journey after a dangerous blood-pressure reading and a commitment to lifestyle and nutrition changes.

    00:00 Disagreeing Feels Forbidden
    00:59 Meet Dear Son Show
    01:23 Texas Heat Warmup
    01:49 Which Side of Process
    02:26 Orange Juice Mindset
    03:23 Critics and High Road
    04:50 Parenting Under Scrutiny
    05:53 Kids Pushback Dialogues
    08:32 Dishes Lesson Boundaries
    10:41 Clips and Misjudgment
    11:08 Stop Taking High Road
    15:36 Training Treatment Boundaries
    16:56 Defending Your Name
    18:22 Knowing Your Worth
    19:10 Value Shown Not Said
    19:38 Common Denominator Check
    20:23 Dump Truck Or Jewel Box
    22:21 Teaching Kids Awareness
    24:43 Environments Shape You
    29:00 Twenties Are Theory
    29:38 Consequences Lag Lesson
    31:33 Elders Were Right
    33:26 Network Updates And Events
    34:56 High Road And Gratitude

    #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk

    Channel Focus Areas:
    “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”
    “How to Be a Better Father”
    “Father Son Relationship Advice”
    “Mistakes Fathers Make”
    “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

    Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac

    Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:

    1. subscribe to the channel,
    2. turn on the notifications,
    3. like this video,
    4. leave a comment, and
    5. share this content with someone who needs it.

    The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com

    Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:

    Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonshop.store

    Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com

    Let’s connect socially:

    https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast

    https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast

    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community

    1. Reveal trauma

    2. Heal from trauma

    3. Help through telling stories of it all

    “Better Man. Better Father.”

    The Dear Son, Network ®

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
  • Dear Son,

    My Father Gave Me Discipline. That's What I Needed to Be Excellent | Ep 207 | The Dear Son, Show

    08/21/2026 | 1h 6 mins.
    Every father should have honest conversations with his son. In this episode of The Dear Son, Show, we explore the lessons fathers must teach their sons before adulthood.

    NéAndré Broussard on Fatherhood, Vulnerability & Building Blac Menswear | Dear Son Show

    On The Dear Son Show, host D Johns talks with NéAndré Broussard—child of God, husband, father, and visionary entrepreneur—about how his Marine father’s disciplined presence shaped his approach to parenting, structure, and being a dad who’s not a friend. Broussard shares how corporate travel and the loneliness of hotel life pushed him toward full-time entrepreneurship, and how his wife Erica’s support, therapy, and better communication helped him lead through a difficult transition while learning to be vulnerable. He explains Blac Menswear’s mission to change narratives about Black men through content, storytelling, experiences, service, and global brotherhood, including navigating early backlash and defining excellence as aspirational. Broussard credits the vision’s origin to Philando Castile’s killing and describes goals to become a destination platform for Black men. Subscribe and comment with the moment that resonated most.

    00:00 Backlash and Criticism
    01:00 Show Welcome and Guest Intro
    03:00 Roots in Houston and Dallas
    03:47 Marine Dad to Softer Side
    07:14 Presence Is Production
    11:33 Hotel Door Turning Point
    15:45 Wife as the Rock
    20:04 Rough Transition and Therapy
    26:46 Modeling Conflict for Kids
    28:57 Nonverbal Damage Lessons
    30:36 Raising Boys Presently
    34:07 Travel Mindset Lessons
    35:51 Father Not Friend
    37:52 What Is Blac Menswear
    42:05 Excellence As Standard
    45:27 Backlash And Staying Ten Toes
    51:34 Vision Sparked By Philando
    57:31 Essence For Men Dream
    01:01:34 Vulnerability Advice To Sons
    01:04:34 Where To Find Him

    #fathersonrelationship #adviceformen #modernfatherhood #adultchildren #lifelessonsformen #raisingmen #raisingkids #mantalk

    Channel Focus Areas:
    “What Fathers Should Teach Their Sons”
    “How to Be a Better Father”
    “Father Son Relationship Advice”
    “Mistakes Fathers Make”
    “Lessons Every Man Should Learn”

    Follow James: https://instagram.com/jeyblac

    Also, if you've made it this far, don't forget to:

    1. subscribe to the channel,
    2. turn on the notifications,
    3. like this video,
    4. leave a comment, and
    5. share this content with someone who needs it.

    The DSP: https://thedearsonpodcast.com

    Support the podcast by supporting our sponsors:

    Shop DSN Merch: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital

    Love Kisha J Studios: https://houseoflkj.com

    My ebook: https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/20lifepromptsv1

    My book (physical): https://thedearsonpodcast.com/dsp-merch-%26-digital/ols/products/dear-son-what-i-wish-my-father-told-me-physical-copy

    Let’s connect socially:

    https://instagram.com/thedearsonpodcast

    https://facebook.com/thedearsonpodcast

    The Three Foundational Pillars of the DSP Community

    1. Reveal trauma

    2. Heal from trauma

    3. Help through telling stories of it all

    “Better Man. Better Father.”

    The Dear Son, Network ®

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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About Dear Son,
This is a safe space to build upon and reinforce the values of fatherhood. We'll explore the gaps between the current generation of fathers and fathers of generations past, and mature the dialogue that will close those gaps for the generations to come. Whether your passion is to be a great father or peel back the layers of why your father wasn't present in your life (physically and/or emotionally), this is for you. Let's grow through it.
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