Manuel Diotte is an author, coach, and motivational speaker with more than three decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations toward success. After receiving a terminal diagnosis at age seven and being given only six months to live, he spent much of his childhood in hospitals. During that time, he acted as a "patient nurse" to help other young patients cope with their illnesses.

This profound childhood experience inspired him to found The Ferrari Kid, a non-profit organization that provides children battling cancer and chronic illnesses with a celebrity-for-a-day experience to temporarily escape their medical struggles.

Beyond his professional achievements and philanthropic work, Manuel fulfilled a lifelong dream he once shared with his mother by becoming an exceptionally dedicated adoptive father to all of whom he loves infinitely.

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This week on The Dad Side, we welcome Vern Lieb, owner of Gameday Men's Health Alamo Ranch, for a deeply personal, inspiring, and transformative conversation. Vern opens up about the sudden divine intervention that caused him to walk away from employment forever, and completely reinvent his career. He shares the powerful moment he experienced God's love during meditation, his ongoing spiritual journey visiting different Christian churches in San Antonio, and how a man who didn't want kids for the longest time evolved into a dedicated father to his daughter. From breaking the employee mold to restoring vitality and literally saving the lives of local men, Vern delivers a masterclass in faith, health optimization, and the daily evolution of fatherhood.

Vern’s story is one of profound transformation and purpose, culminating in the exciting growth of his life-saving health franchise locations right here in Texas. Because he believes so deeply in our mission to impact fathers, Vern is also a proud sponsor of this podcast.

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This week on The Dad Side, we welcome comedian Alvin "A.P." Perry for a deeply personal, inspiring, and hilarious conversation. Alvin opens up about his past incarceration, his powerful transition off the streets, and how his wife’s positive impact completely reshaped his life. He balances these heavy realities with his signature humor, sharing what it truly means to reinvent yourself as a father and husband. From diaper duty to breaking old cycles, Alvin delivers a masterclass in resilience, love, and the daily joys of dad life.

Alvin’s story is one of resilience and determination, culminating in the exciting news of his upcoming comedy special, “Dreams to Reality,” premiering this October. You can find out more by visiting the link below.

https://comedianalvinperry.com/

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