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🟫 Balancing Personal Passions With Family Life | Dr. Corey Holmes & Bryan Ward | Ep. 329

👉 In this episode of the Dad Up Podcast, Bryan Ward sits down with Dr. Corey Holmes.

👉 Dr. Corey W. Holmes is a distinguished foreign affairs expert, educator, and devoted father whose career has spanned both the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government.

👉 He holds a Ph.D. in African Studies from Howard University, an MBA, and a bachelor’s degree from Clark Atlanta University. In addition to his government service, Dr. Holmes has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at both Howard University and New York University.

👉 A Fulbright and Boren Scholar with extensive international experience, Dr. Holmes has contributed thought-provoking work to publications including the London School of Economics blog and leading South African academic journals. His writing uniquely blends deep scholarly insight with practical wisdom and real-world application.

👉 Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Holmes now resides in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, with his family. Beyond his professional accomplishments, he is passionate about golf, fine spirits, and cigars, interests he views as opportunities to cultivate meaningful relationships and create moments of reflection.

👉 As a husband, father, educator, and global thinker, Dr. Holmes brings a powerful perspective on leadership, purpose, and the delicate balance of career, personal passions, and fatherhood.

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