Real Talk from a Dad is a content series and book by me: Ben Smith (@realpersonben). I’m a Los Angeles-based dad, creator and entrepreneur. 

I created the project as a way to encourage real, authentic communication between dads and dads-to-be.

When I found out I was going to become a father five years ago I was stoked.

But as we got closer to the due date, doubts started creeping in. Was I ready to be a dad? Was I forgetting anything? And yet for some reason I was too stubborn to ask my friends who were dads for advice. Likewise, none of my dad friends ever reached out and offered advice beyond the cliche “Congrats. How’s wifey feeling?” 

I continued this trend when I became a dad. I watched other friends make baby announcements, but I never offered any advice (and they never asked.)

We can do better. 

Sure there’s dad books and dad blogs and dad podcasts… there might be too much help for dad. It’s overwhelming, and none of it feels personal.

The mission of Real Talk from a Dad is to change that.

Let’s normalize and encourage dads everywhere to share their wisdom with other dads and dads-to-be.