From Brooklyn to Purpose: A Fatherhood Story of Trust, Trauma, and Transformation w/ Gregory Harris

This episode of the I Am Dad Podcast is a powerful reminder that fatherhood is shaped not only by biology, but by community, responsibility, and purpose. Host Kenneth Braswell welcomes Greg Harris, Outreach Lead with Fathers Incorporated, for an honest, deeply reflective conversation rooted in Brooklyn streets and Atlanta impact. Greg shares his daddy’s story—marked by loss, trauma, and resilience—and reflects on growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by coaches, elders, and community men who stepped in when fathers were absent. Together, Braswell and Harris explore how trust is built with fathers, why outreach is sacred “first contact,” and how heart work—not just hard work—drives transformation. The conversation also examines the realities fathers face today, from apprehension and distrust to redemption and accountability. Through stories of loss and success, the episode underscores the power of relationship, navigation, and purpose in helping men stay present for their children. This is not a conversation about programs alone—it is a conversation about people, pain, healing, and the men who choose to stand in the gap.

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From Brooklyn to Purpose: A Fatherhood Story of Trust, Trauma, and Transformation w/ Gregory Harris is an episode from I Am Dad by Kenneth Braswell.

This episode is 40:47 long.

This episode was published on Jan 11, 2026.

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