Supporting Fathers in the Line Trade: Featuring David Mendonca of the Show Up Dad Foundation
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David Mendonca worked in the line trade as a lineworker for 16 years before founding the Show Up Dad Foundation. He is a husband and father of three who is helping other dads in the line trade to reignite engagement with their families. He is also the host of the Show Up Dad podcast, which has two special series: the Lineman Chronicles and Marriage on the Line, Lifeline. His show, which is available on all major platforms, releases new episodes each Monday. His podcast is also aired on a national radio show. 
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