In this episode of the After Bedtime Podcast, we sit down with CJ Hayes, the founder of His Garments Clothing — a brand built on purpose, faith, and creative vision. CJ shares the story behind his company, the inspiration that fuels his designs, and what His Garments truly represents.
We dive into the intersection of faith and commerce — how CJ approaches the balance between staying true to his spiritual foundation while operating in the business world. He opens up about how his belief system shapes his brand decisions, messaging, and creative process.
As a father and entrepreneur, CJ also discusses how parenthood influences his leadership, his perspective on purpose, and his drive to leave a legacy through his work.
In this episode of the After Bedtime Podcast, we sit down with Michael Shoemore, creator of the fashion brand SHOE. Michael shares the inspiration behind his company — what SHOE stands for, the meaning woven into the brand, and how style can reflect identity, discipline, and self-belief.
As a new father, Michael opens up about learning to balance fatherhood and entrepreneurship — the late nights, the motivation his child gives him, and how becoming a dad sharpened his purpose.
We also explore one of our favorite themes: the importance of dreaming — why fathers must continue to chase vision and build legacy, even while raising the next generation.
In this episode of the After Bedtime Podcast, we sit down with Halisi Tambuzi, a father of two based in Tucson, Arizona. Halisi serves as the Vice President and Board Member of the Black American Dad Foundation, and is also the founder of Workplace Investigators, LLC, a firm focused on employment law and workplace integrity.
We dive into the importance of having an employment law attorney in your corner — whether you’re an employee or an entrepreneur — and discuss key strategies to prevent legal issues before they arise. Halisi shares valuable insights on protecting yourself and your business while staying true to your purpose.
And as always, we wrap the conversation around the heart of the show — the power of dreaming, and how fathers like Halisi balance ambition, leadership, and family life.
Tune in for:
Practical advice on navigating employment law as an entrepreneur
Mindset gems about balance, discipline, and fatherhood
Why protecting your business is part of protecting your dream
We sit down with Anthony Glover and Aaron Parker, two black fathers who happen to be amazing Authors of stories that speak to the children of today.
We explore their books " I can't wait to be a man" by Anthony Glover and "Grant's Huge Choice" by Aaron Parker and what it means to them to create stories surrounded around black characters and stories.
We sit down with Stefon, a father located Baltimore, Maryland. Stefon is an entrepreneur. We talk about his marketing company KBF Marketing, balancing being dad and a business owner, embracing the role of dad with your dreams, fatherhood and how it has opened up doors for him through his business, the future of KBF marketing, why it is important to dream and more. Follow him @stefonkbf
We sit down with Jayson Tinsley, a father based in Phoenix, Arizona. We start off with morning routines and " once your in ti, your in it". We talk about his journey as captain of Black Men Run's Phoenix chapter, being ACTIVE with our kids and a NEW PODCAST from Black American Dad coming out called "The Debrief Series" that Jayson Co-hosts. Follow him @meted99
We sit down with Aaron Parker, a father based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. We talk about his journey as dad through art , his book "Grant's Huge Choice" what it means to dream and more. Follow him @apthegreat and @sawubonaculture .
Podcast brought to you by Black American Dad Foundation.
We sit down with Dontay Moch, a father based in Phoenix, Arizona. We catch up with him about his Fitness company Inferno Performance Fitness and the success stories, how to overcome "opinions" , "believe in yourself", jujitsu as a family activity and why it is important to dream. Follow him @infernoperformanceaz
We sit down with Jerome Tennison, a father located in Los Angeles, Califronia. Jerome is a stand up commedian and we talk about his journey in stand up, becoming a dad for the first time , what comedy has taught him about fatherhood, why it is important and more. Follow him @Jerome_ten.
We sit down with Xavier, a new dad based out of Los Angles, California. Xavier is a multifaceted artist that speaks to us about the new dad experiences, being a writer and the new perspectives her has on his art forms. Follow him on instagram @Darkskinnedchampagnepapi Follow @blackamericandad on instagram.
We sit down with Marc again to catch up on how life is and where he is at in his journey. Marc speaks to us about some accomplishments and new chapter in his life as he pursues his dream in front of the camera. Follow him on instagram @marc.mo90 Follow @blackamericandad on instagram.