There is power in story.
Every Dad Project was started to connect dads around the world. Through a variety of platforms dads can learn new tools, develop new ways of thinking, and know that they aren’t alone.
We believe in the power of shared experiences, storytelling, and learning that our struggles are not unique to us.
The dream of Every Dad Project is to create both digital and real-life spaces that open the door for dads to connect, share, and learn.
Every Dad Project founder
About Justin Powell
Justin has been married for 25 years and has four kids from 19 to 8 years old.
Is he a great family planner? Clearly not.
But having lots of kids at different seasons of life has given him the chance to keep learning and trying new things over a long period of time.
With that said, Every Dad Project is not ‘about’ Justin or any one dad. It’s about every dad.
It’s about your story. It’s about the stories of thousands of dads who are connecting with one goal in mind: To be the best fathers we can be so that we can leave this world a better place than we found it.
My problem is 'our' problem
A personal note from Justin
Over the past 25 years, my family has lived in 4 countries and moved over 14 times. The adventure is fun, but the greatest challenge in moving isn’t packing boxes or organizing shipping containers. The biggest challenge is the loss of friendships, connection, and community.
It’s not just moving that brings about feelings of loss and loneliness. Even when we’ve been in one city for a while, there have been long seasons where I’ve felt unknown and disconnected. The busyness of normal life has a way of creating loneliness and isolation all on its own (and many of don’t ever talk about how much that impacts us).
I look back at every place I’ve left and remember the dads I was learning from. I count myself lucky to have been able to be around so many good dads from all different backgrounds, belief systems, personality styles, and cultures.
I miss these friendships deeply and long for a place where I can connect with other dads in meaningful ways.
On another level, I miss learning from other people’s experiences. If there was a camera following me around all day, you would quickly discover that I’m far from the perfect dad. I have my great moments…but I have other moments that require lots of apologies.
So in a way, Every Dad Project was created to fulfill my own needs. To give me a place to learn from other dads. To give me a chance to share my wins, losses, and struggles as a dad.
I know these things are critical for me as I look to grow into a healthy father, but I have the feeling that many other men share my struggles and don’t know where to start.
I hope you’ll join me on this journey of growth and connection. I believe our time spent together isn’t only for our own benefit, but will benefit our children, and perhaps even change our families for generations to come.
