Fatherhood Begins Here with Austin Wade (aka @austintherappingdad) Ep 14

Send us Fan MailEpisode #14: Austin Wade aka @AustintheRappingDadMomsWork … and DadsWork Too!Welcome to a milestone episode of MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! 🎙️In this very first dad-focused conversation, host Kristin Weinrich expands the podcast to include fathers’ voices—because parenting is a partnership, and dads’ perspectives matter.Kristin is joined by Austin Wade, a first-time dad, husband, marketing and digital strategy professional, content creator, and the internet sensation better known as @AustinTheRappingDad. What started as a silly way to make his newborn son smile—rapping classic children’s books—quickly turned into a viral phenomenon that resonated with parents everywhere.In this episode, Kristin and Austin dive into the realities of early fatherhood, the steep learning curve of becoming a parent, and how creativity can unexpectedly thrive in the most exhausted seasons of life. Austin opens up about his first 100 days as a dad, the surprises that came with welcoming a baby, and the assumptions people often make about new fathers.You’ll hear honest reflections on:•What the early days of fatherhood really feel like•The joys and challenges of becoming a dad for the first time•How creativity and parenting intersect•Balancing presence at home with professional and creative goals•Why dads’ voices belong in conversations about family lifeThe episode also features a Win & Challenge of the Week, where both Kristin and Austin share personal and professional highs and lows, plus a fun rapid-fire round of questions that lets listeners get to know Austin beyond The Rapping Dad persona.Whether you’re a mom, dad, or parent-to-be, this episode offers humor, honesty, and encouragement for anyone navigating the beautiful chaos of early parenthood.🎧 Listen in and don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast—it helps us reach more moms and dads!📱 Follow Austin: @austintherappingdad on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok📱 Follow the podcast: @MomsWorkPodcast on Instagram and FacebookThanks for tuning in to MomsWork … and DadsWork Too! 💛