Marvyn Harrison

London

Author | Broadcaster @BBC5live @GMB @packedlunchc4 @thekickofftg | Arsenal #ArtetaIn | Parenting views mainly | Founder of @dopeblackdads

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My partner told me she was pregnant

1 week ago | msn.com | Marvyn Harrison

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My partner told me she was pregnant

1 week ago | msn.com | Marvyn Harrison

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My partner told me she was pregnant

1 week ago | metro.co.uk | Marvyn Harrison

Standing in the kitchen, my coffee going cold on the counter, I stared intently at the calculator app on my phone. For the past week this had become my ritual - running the numbers in a desperate attempt to find some financial magic that would allow me to take even just a few more days off. My son had been born just days earlier and already the reality was sinking in: I could not afford to be the kind of dad I had dreamed of being.
Why are self-employed dads being forced to make an impossible choice?

Feb 11, 2025 | bigissue.com | Marvyn Harrison

The government knows how important it is for new parents to have time at home. They know that parental leave is vital for a child’s development. They know that self-employed dads are paying into the system by: Marvyn Harrison When my first child was born, I wanted to do what every father should be able to do – be there. Not just for the big moments, but for the quiet ones too.
What is BELOVD and what is Cultural Transformation? 🤯

Dec 26, 2023 | linkedin.com | Marvyn Harrison

At BELOVD, we're all about keeping it simple. No fancy words, just straightforward processes to make our work easy to understand and adopt. Let's break it down:Cultural Transformation = Change Management: We help people and workplaces change in a lasting way. Now, let's dive in a bit more!Our Easy Approach: BELOVD is a unique agency that's all about making real, lasting changes for businesses. We take a careful and thoughtful journey with our partners to future-proof their businesses.
Understanding the Mother Wound: Intersection with Race and Neurodivergence, and the Path to Healing

Dec 8, 2023 | medium.com | Marvyn Harrison

Understanding the Mother Wound: Intersection with Race and Neurodivergence, and the Path to HealingThe concept of the “mother wound” has been increasingly discussed in therapeutic circles and self-help communities. It represents the emotional and psychological challenges stemming from one’s relationship with their mother, impacting their sense of self, emotional well-being, and interpersonal relationships.
I Love Me!

Nov 6, 2023 | abramsbooks.com | Marvyn Harrison

From Marvyn Harrison, the founder of Dope Black Dads, and illustrator Diane Ewen, comes a joyful first book of positive affirmations. Every week, we choose words to help us feel brave, beautiful, and powerful!I Love Me! celebrates building confidence and self-esteem through uplifting statements that little ones and parents can say each day. The book’s days-of-the-week structure provides routine, and the colorful, exuberant illustrations add to the kid appeal.
The Intersection of Blackness and Mental Health

Nov 2, 2023 | eventbrite.co.uk | Marvyn Harrison

Join a progressive panel as we explore the unique challenges and complex landscape of mental well-being in Black communities. FORA 35-41 Folgate Street London E1 6BX United KingdomAgenda3:00 PMDoors Open - Meet & Greet, Drinks & Afro TunesSeize the unique opportunity to receive a personally signed copy of Kelechi Okafor's new book, Edge of Here (Available for £18.99) while connecting with the author herself.
Marvyn Harrison: Kids book reading

Oct 21, 2023 | eventbrite.co.uk | Marvyn Harrison

FREESat 28 Oct, 12.00pmPart of Black British Book Festival. The Clore Ballroom, Level 2, Royal Festival Hall Audience: Family & young peopleUnleash the power within with Marvyn Harrison, founder of Dope Black Dads, and author of I Love Me! and The Best Me! a book igniting confidence and empowering young minds.
The Best Me!

Jul 31, 2023 | justimagine.co.uk | Marvyn Harrison

The Best Me! is an empowering book for young children which shows them how to keep themselves healthy and happy. ‘Every morning, when we wake up, we try to be our best selves,’ say the confident brother and sister at the start of this book. They show us how they do this across the day. Each lively double-page spread begins with an affirmation, some examples of how they live it and a useful question.