#155 – Sheldon Smith: Fatherhood, Woodlawn & The Dovetail Project

Chicago-based nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, and trailblazer in the field of fatherhood, Sheldon Smith is the Founder of "The Dovetail Project", one of the country's premier fatherhood initiatives.  In the past six years alone, he has raised nearly $5 million for the organization's programming serving young fathers ages 17-24 in the City of Chicago and you have committed his life to rewriting the narrative of Black fatherhood. 0.00:    The lottery of your parents 4.00:    Importance of positive male role models 7.00:    Early fatherhood for Sheldon & leaving a legacy 11.00:  Life as a young man in Woodlawn 17.00: Early mentor in Dr. Joseph Strickland 24.00:  Gaining energy from his family 33.30:  Grit to overcome our Past  38.00:  Taking Accountability for his Mistakes 42.00: Narrative for Young Fathers 50.00:  Felony street law component of Dovetail Project 56.00:  Fatherhood advice for Sheldon          Learn more about The Dovetail Project: https://thedovetailproject.org/ Until next time, love and good vibes.  Podcast Website: https://enterthelionheart.com/ Check out the latest episode here: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enter-the-lionheart/id1554904704 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4tD7VvMUvnOgChoNYShbcI