Queer fatherhood
Stories that broaden the picture of what being a dad looks like today.
Jameel Mayers · Speaker · Storyteller · Fathernetics Host
Every family has a story. Let's make room for more of them.
Bring a personal, engaging voice to conversations about queer fatherhood, LGBTQ+ family building, adoption, visibility, and the stories that shape our families.
WHY INVITE JAMEEL?
Experience at the intersection of fatherhood, storytelling, and visibility.
As a gay dad and the host of Fathernetics, Jameel brings lived experience and a growing library of conversations with queer parents, intended dads, adoption and surrogacy professionals, and community advocates. His approach combines curiosity, humor, and practical context for audiences ready to understand how families are built.
Family-building journeys
Adoption, foster-to-adopt, surrogacy, IVF, and the decisions before parenthood.
Visibility and belonging
Why representation and authentic allyship matter for families and communities.
Podcasting and storytelling
Building trust, asking meaningful questions, and making space for lived experience.
POSSIBLE SESSION THEMES
Conversations worth bringing to your stage.
Who Were You Before You Became Dad?
Identity, expectations, and the defining decisions behind LGBTQ+ family-building journeys.
The Many Roads to Fatherhood
What adoption, fostering, IVF, and surrogacy reveal about courage, support, and community.
Visibility Changes What Feels Possible
How stories of gay dads and queer families expand understanding and belonging.
Listening Is a Form of Advocacy
Using conversations and podcasting to connect communities across different experiences.
Ways to work together
🎙 Keynotes & talks
Personal storytelling for conferences, community gatherings, and organizational events.
◈ Panels & moderation
Thoughtful conversations that make room for multiple perspectives and experiences.
▣ Media & podcasts
Interviews and collaborative discussions on fatherhood, identity, and LGBTQ+ families.
◇ Community events
Conversations with intended parents, parents, allies, and family-building organizations.
HEAR JAMEEL IN CONVERSATION
Fathernetics Guest Appearances
Explore conversations hosted by other podcasts and community voices.
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SPEAKING · PANELS · MEDIA
Let's give your audience a story they'll remember.
Tell us about your event, audience, date, and format. We can discuss the conversation that fits your goals.
Start a booking conversation ↗fathernetics+booking@gmail.com