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FEATURED SPEAKER: Kenny Lambert, Just A Dad From Akron

In 2018 owner Kenny Lambert was homeless addicted to drugs and alcohol. Inspired by the birth of his daughter Amelia he reconnected with God and made the decision to go to treatment and get sober. 

The company was founded in 2020 starting with online sales, small giveaways and hand deliveries of orders from Kenny and his team. 

In October of 2020 the renovations began on the store which was truly a community effort. Local artists, businesses, friends and family all came together to help create the vision that has now become The Just A Dad From Akron Store. 

The storefront opened on March 6, 2021 at 937 Kenmore Blvd in Akron. The store provides not only clothing, but a safe place for kids and adults in the community to visit, share hopes & dreams, and be inspired. 

In December of 2021 the company started its recovery outreach hosting weekly sober support meetings every Friday at 8:00 p.m. 

In October 2022 the premiere of “The Movement” documentary was held at the Akron Civic Theater. This film showcased the growth of the company over the last 2 years, highlighted God’s work within our community, and shared stories of empowerment from our peers. 

What started as a T-shirt brand has transformed into something so much bigger. 

Guitarist with Michael Stanley’s Resonators for 25 years and over 20 releases, Marc Lee Shannon is a Rustbelt Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist from Ohio’s “North Coast,” with years of midwest “fall down, get up, dust off, and do it again” determination. A champion of everyday heroes, his soulful, melodic music chronicles the struggles and redemption of the lost, the found, the deserted, and the delivered. 

Sober for Nine years and counting, M.L.S. and M.O.B. feature uplifting music, a sober-friendly event (Adult beverages are okay, too!) for all ages to celebrate life and wellness, and a unique group of musicians that play original music crafted right here in our hometown.

M.O.B. (My Other Brothers’) is a Soulful, Rockin outfit that features Michael Weber (The Michael Weber Show) and then the Anshutz Brothers, Kurt and Dean. (Easton Union- Red Wanting Blue)

For more information and MLS’s new release, “Lucky Seven,” visit www. marcleeshannon.com

New Record Alert! M.L.S. & M.O.B. are in the studio finishing a Rocking New Record. “Songs from the Attic” out in Spring 2024

All socials: @marcleeshannon