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This episode is a shoutout to the young people I worked withover the past month — driven, funny, thoughtful, and full of potential. Their feedback gave me Clarity, laughs, and a reminder that leader…

This episode is a sh…

This episode is a shoutout to the young people I worked withover the past month — driven, funny, thoughtful, and full of potential. Their feedback gave me clarity, laughs, and a reminder that leadership is a two-way street. Here’s what they taught me, and why I’m grateful for every conversation.#EdFranklinNoLimits #LegacyBuilding #AuthenticLeadership#LifeLessons #StillLearning

When life hands you a challenge that shakes your identity,you either break… or you build something stronger. In this episode, I sit down with Kirby Rabalais, founder of Got4titude, a movement born f…

When life hands you …

When life hands you a challenge that shakes your identity,you either break… or you build something stronger. In this episode, I sit down with Kirby Rabalais, founder of Got4titude, a movement born from his journey raising his son Harley, who lives with Pitt Hopkins syndrome. Kirby opens up about the shock, Grief, resilience, and transformation that reshaped his purpose — and why he’s now committed to empowering fathers raising childrenwith disabilities.We talk courage, vulnerability, advocacy, and the real workof becoming the dad your Family needs when the road gets steep. This conversat…

Creativity didn’t die — it got replaced. In thisepisode, Ed Franklin breaks down why originality is disappearing in a world obsessed with shortcuts, templates, and trend‑chasing. AI isn’t the …

Creativity didn’t …

Creativity didn’t die — it got replaced. In thisepisode, Ed Franklin breaks down why originality is disappearing in a world obsessed with shortcuts, templates, and trend‑chasing. AI isn’t the villain; it simply exposed how many people stopped thinking for themselves.Ed calls out the rise of AI‑generated humans — peoplewho talk, post, and think exactly alike — and explains how this sameness is creating a dangerous leadership gap. Real leaders think independently. Copy‑pasteleaders don’t.You’ll learn how to use AI without losing your voice, how torebuild creative confidence, …

Fear is running the modern workplace — fear of AI, fear ofbeing replaced, fear of speaking up, fear of failing, and fear of chasing the life people actually want. In this episode, Ed breaks down the…

Fear is running the …

Fear is running the modern workplace — fear of AI, fear ofbeing replaced, fear of speaking up, fear of failing, and fear of chasing the life people actually want. In this episode, Ed breaks down the silent fears employees carry, the hidden fears leaders never admit, and Don’t say Anything!The cultural fear that keeps organizations stuck.This is a raw look at how fear shapes performance,communication, culture, and identity — and how leaders can turn fear into clarity, confidence, and action.Because the truth is simple: fear is the invisible forceholding people back — at work and in life…

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Hardy — a men’s andwomen’s Health specialist who helps people rebuild their energy, restore their vitality, and take ownership of their well‑being.We tal…

In this episode, I s…

In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Hardy — a men’s andwomen’s health specialist who helps people rebuild their energy, restore their vitality, and take ownership of their well‑being.We talk about the truth most parents overlook: your kidsdon’t learn health from what you say… they learn it from what you do.This conversation goes deep into:This conversation goes deep into:How your daily habits shape your children’s futureThe connection between physical health, emotional stability,and leadership at homeWhy men and women experience Stress and Burnout differentlyHow parents can mo…

In a world where kids spend more time with screens than withthe people raising them, a quiet shift is happening inside our homes. AI isn’t just helping with homework or Entertainment anymore — it�…

In a world where kid…

In a world where kids spend more time with screens than withthe people raising them, a quiet shift is happening inside our homes. AI isn’t just helping with homework or entertainment anymore — it’s becoming the voice shaping identity, confidence, and emotional habits. In this episode, Ed breaksdown the uncomfortable truth: we’re outsourcing presence without realizing it.This is a conversation about leadership, Fatherhood, and thefuture of family culture. It’s not anti‑tech — it’s a wake‑up call. Because if we don’t step back into the center of our kids’ lives, algorithms …

Every dad carries two identities: the one he believes he’s showing his kids… and the one they’re actually experiencing. In this episode of Raising 10, Ed breaks down the gap between intention an…

Every dad carries tw…

Every dad carries two identities: the one he believes he’s showing his kids… and the one they’re actually experiencing. In this episode of Raising 10, Ed breaks down the gap between intention and impact — the blind spots, the habitswe overlook, and the moments that quietly shape our family culture.You’llhear real stories, practical leadership insights, and the uncomfortable truth every father needs to face: Your kids are learning from you even when you’re not teaching.If you want to raise leaders, not followers, it starts with the version of you they see every day. #Raising10#Fath…

In Episode 20 of Raising 10, we sit down with ScottShepherd, M.Ed — a passionate father, environmental educator, and leader dedicated to expanding equitable access to the outdoors. With over a decad…

In Episode 20 of Rai…

In Episode 20 of Raising 10, we sit down with ScottShepherd, M.Ed — a passionate father, environmental educator, and leader dedicated to expanding equitable access to the outdoors. With over a decade of experience working with students, teachers, and communities from pre-K through adulthood, Scott brings a rare blend of Parenting Wisdom, educational insight, and deep commitment to environmental stewardship.We explore how nature can transform the way we raise ourkids, why equitable access to outdoor spaces matters, and what it takes to inspire the next generation of environmental leaders. Sco…

Too many parents today aren’t raising future adults — they’re raising roommates. Kids who expect everything, contribute nothing, and grow up without the skills, discipline, or resilience they ne…

Too many parents tod…

Too many parents today aren’t raising future adults — they’re raising roommates. Kids who expect everything, contribute nothing, and grow up without the skills, discipline, or resilience they need to stand on their own.In this episode of Raising 10, Ed Franklin breaks down the hard truth: entitlement isn’t a kid problem — it’s a leadership problem in the home. Ed shares the lessons he learned raising ten children, the standards that shapedhis family culture, and the mistakes he sees modern parents making every day.From chores to accountability to emotional resilience, this episode …

Parenting can feel like a never‑ending cycle of correcting, redirecting, and managing the hard moments—especially when you’re raising kids with different needs, bigpersonalities, or unique chall…

Parenting can feel l…

Parenting can feel like a never‑ending cycle of correcting, redirecting, and managing the hard moments—especially when you’re raising kids with different needs, bigpersonalities, or unique challenges. But what if the real transformation happens when we learn to notice the good? In this episode of Raising 10, we shift the lens from what’s going wrong to what’s quietly going right. We talk about the small wins, the unexpected strengths, the moments of Growth that are easy to miss when life gets loud. You’ll hear real stories from our home, practical ways to retrain your attention, an…

So many kids are misunderstood, mislabeled, or overlooked —not because they’re broken, but because adults don’t know what they’re seeing. In this episode, Ed Franklin sits down with Dr. Jeffer…

So many kids are mis…

So many kids are misunderstood, mislabeled, or overlooked —not because they’re broken, but because adults don’t know what they’re seeing. In this episode, Ed Franklin sits down with Dr. Jeffery Knight, founder of Health Empowered Families, to break down what autism really lookslike, why so many children go undiagnosed, and how parents can become the strongest advocates for their kids.We talk about behavior, communication, sensory overload, and the emotional world kids often can’t articulate. Dr. Knight brings clarity, compassion, and decades of experience helping families understand …

Every kid is being shaped by someone. A parent. A coach. A friend. A screen. An influencer they’ve never met. Leadership doesn’t disappear when parents step back—it simply gets replaced. In this…

Every kid is being s…

Every kid is being shaped by someone. A parent. A coach. A friend. A screen. An influencer they’ve never met. Leadership doesn’t disappear when parents step back—it simply gets replaced. In this episode, Ed Franklin breaks down the fivehidden forces that lead kids when parents aren’t paying attention, why influence always fills a vacuum, and how to reclaim your role as the loudest truth in your child’s life. This is a wake‑up call for every parent, mentor, and leader who wants to build a stronger family culture in a noisy world.#Raising10#GroundTruthLeadership#ParentingTruth#Family…