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just Two Dads | Being a Dad
April 14, 2021

just Two Dads | Being a Dad

April 14, 2021 | Episode 34 just Two Dads discuss What it means to be a dad & how is that different when your child has special needs? — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com...

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just Two Dads & A Feisty Attorney | Special Kids Attorney
April 7, 2021

just Two Dads & A Feisty Attorney | Special Kids Attorney

April 7, 2021 | Episode 33 Special Education Attorney & Special Needs Advocate Georgianna Junco-Kelman join Shawn & Brian in discussing special education needs. Georgianna Junco-Kelman is the founder and managing attorney of...

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just Two Dads & A CEO | Franchise Warrior
March 31, 2021

just Two Dads & A CEO | Franchise Warrior

March 31, 2021 | Episode 32 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian, just Two Dads, have a heart to heart with Dina Kimmel, We Rock The Spectrum Franchise Owner. Dina Kimmel is the CEO & Founder of We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS), a kid...

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just Two Dads & A Candidate | Empathy, Compassion, & Love
March 24, 2021

just Two Dads & A Candidate | Empathy, Compassion, & Love

March 24, 2021 | Episode 31 Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian interview Sam Yebri, community activist, special needs advocate and candidate for LA City Council. A graduate of Yale University and USC Law School, Sam Yebri is ...

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just Two Dads & An Autism Personal Coach | Autism Personal Coaching
March 17, 2021

just Two Dads & An Autism Personal Coach | Autism Personal Coaching

March 17, 2021 | Episode 30 just Two Dads (Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian) is joined by Autism Personal Coach founder, Doug Blecher for a chat. Doug Blecher is the founder of Autism Personal Coach, an organization that for ...

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just Two Dads & A Music Professor | Unity Through Music & Education
March 11, 2021

just Two Dads & A Music Professor | Unity Through Music & Education

March 10, 2021 | Episode 29 just Two Dads, Brian Altounian & Shawn Francis, sit down with music professor Bret Lieberman. Bret Lieberman brings to YIC over 20 years of experience working as a mild/moderate special education ...

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just Two Dads & A Health Coach | Intuitive Health
March 3, 2021

just Two Dads & A Health Coach | Intuitive Health

March 3, 2021 | Episode 28 just Two Dads sit down with intuitive health expert Aimee Ibarra. Aimee is passionate about helping others take back their power and reclaim their voice through health and wellness. Her passion ste...

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just Two Dads & A Podcaster | Rise with the Light
Feb. 24, 2021

just Two Dads & A Podcaster | Rise with the Light

February 24, 2021 | Episode 27 “just two dads”, Brian Altounian & Shawn Francis are joined by special needs Warrior & then some, Susan Fink. We can’t wait for you to hear her story!! Susan Fink is a marketing executive by tr...

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just Two Dads & A Philanthropist | All for One
Feb. 17, 2021

just Two Dads & A Philanthropist | All for One

February 17, 2021 | Episode 26 just Two Dads have a sit down chat with entrepreneur, philanthropist, & mentor Jeff Levitan. Jeff Levitan is a husband and father of five children, two of which are on the Autism Spectrum. He ...

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just Two Dads & An Educator | College Just Ahead
Feb. 12, 2021

just Two Dads & An Educator | College Just Ahead

February 11, 2021 | Episode 25 just Two Dads talk to Susan B. Woods, a Development Consultant helping college-age Special Needs Students transition to successful college careers! Susan Woods, M.ed, retired from Middlesex Com...

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just Two Dads & A Radio Talk Show Host | I Am My Brother's Keeper
Feb. 3, 2021

just Two Dads & A Radio Talk Show Host | I Am My Brother's Keeper

February 3, 2021 | Episode 24 In this episode just Two Dads sit down with radio talk show host Robert B. Moorhead. Robert B. Moorhead. Small business owner, Community activist, and senatorial candidate 2022. Federal grant wr...

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just Two Dads & A Filmmaker | A Champion of Human & Civil Rights
Jan. 27, 2021

just Two Dads & A Filmmaker | A Champion of Human & Civil Rights

January 27, 2021 | Episode 22 just Two Dads have a sit down with Emmy Nominated filmmaker Dan Habib. Dan Habib is the creator of the award-winning documentary films Including Samuel, Who Cares About Kelsey?, Mr. Connolly Has ...

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just Two Dads & A Teacher | Special Education Teacher
Jan. 20, 2021

just Two Dads & A Teacher | Special Education Teacher

January 20, 2021 | Episode 22 just Two dads have a heart to heart talk with Special Education Teacher Marc Esposito. Marc helps develop "self-direction" plans with families to improve their loved one's progress towards an in...

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just Two Dads & A Founder/Executive Director | We Are Brave Together
Jan. 13, 2021

just Two Dads & A Founder/Executive Director | We Are Brave Together

January 13, 2021 | Episode 21 In this episode just Two Dads chat with Founder & Executive Director of WE Are Brave Together, Jessica Patay. Jessica Patay is a mother, wife, and advocate/cheerleader for Special Needs Mothers....

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just Two Dads | Goal Setting
Jan. 6, 2021

just Two Dads | Goal Setting

January 6, 2021 | Episode 20 Shawn & Brian talk New Years and the importance of setting goals. #justTwoDads #specialNeedsParenting #settingGoals2021 — Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/just_two_dads/ Podcast: https://podc...

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just Two Dads | Special Needs & Income
Dec. 31, 2020

just Two Dads | Special Needs & Income

December 30, 2020 | Episode 19 In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about navigating income needs for special needs families. #justTwoDads #specialNeedsParenting #specialNeedsFinancialEducation Instagram: https://www.instagram....

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just Two Dads, A Mom & A Daughter | Holiday Traditions
Dec. 23, 2020

just Two Dads, A Mom & A Daughter | Holiday Traditions

December 23, 2020 | Episode 18 In this episode Shawn & Brian chat with Life Coach Susanna Peace Lovell and Brian's daughter Jo Quinones. They discuss holiday traditions and the challenges and blessings of the seasons. #justt...

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just Two Dads | The Vulnerability Project
Dec. 17, 2020

just Two Dads | The Vulnerability Project

December 16, 2020 | Episode 17 In this episode Shawn & Brian talk about vulnerability. #justtwodads #specialneedsparenting #beingvulnerable

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just Two Dads & A Dr. | The Neurodiverse Nerd
Dec. 9, 2020

just Two Dads & A Dr. | The Neurodiverse Nerd

December 9. 2020 | Episode 16 In this episode Shawn & Brian have a chat with The Neurodiverse Nerd herself Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna. Dr. Tasnuva Sarwar Tunna is a pharmacist, educator, and research scientist with several high...

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just Two Dads | Why just Two Dads?
Dec. 2, 2020

just Two Dads | Why just Two Dads?

December 2, 2020 | Episode 15 This week's show will be a preview of the special event happening the evening of the same day. Shawn & Brian will talk about the importance of dreaming again despite challenges and adversity. Th...

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just Two Dads & A Friend | Invictus
Nov. 25, 2020

just Two Dads & A Friend | Invictus

November 25, 2020 | Episode 14 In this episode Shawn & Brian sit down with their friend and limited mobility guide & mentor Adam Hancock. When an accident over 30 years ago resulted in a spinal cord injury that left him with...

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just Two Dads & A Councilman | Embracing Your Story
Nov. 19, 2020

just Two Dads & A Councilman | Embracing Your Story

November 18, 2020 | Episode 13 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with Burbank Advisory Council Member Konstantine Anthony - Burbank City Council. Konstantine Anthony was diagnosed with autism in 2008 and has worked in...

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just Two Dads & Dr. Jen | Behavior is Communication
Nov. 12, 2020

just Two Dads & Dr. Jen | Behavior is Communication

November 11, 2020 | Episode 12 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian chat with globally recognized, autism specialist, researcher & author Dr. Jennifer Dustow. It is Dr. Dustow’s personal mission to assist children in learning and ...

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just Two Dads & One Mom | Life Coaching Special Needs Families
Nov. 6, 2020

just Two Dads & One Mom | Life Coaching Special Needs Families

November 4, 2020 | Episode 11 Shawn Francis & Brian Altounian sit down with special needs family life coach Susanna Peace Lovell. Susanna Peace Lovell received her B.A. from UC Berkeley, and is a certified professional life c...

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