Tag: James Hogue

How Kelly Clarkson’s well-timed Father’s Day gift boosted a KC entrepreneur’s nonprofit

By Tommy Felts / June 22, 2024

Life’s recent whirlwind initially shocked James Hogue — the newly-minted “rad dad” who earned a shoutout (and a couple thousand dollars) on the Father’s Day edition of Kelly Clarkson’s hit daytime talk show. “My first thought was, ‘Is this really happening?’” the Kansas City dad and certified doula said. The founder of Fathers Assisting Mothers…

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One last push: Doula bootcamp founder wins PHKC’s $10K pitch after setting due date for success

By Tommy Felts / May 2, 2024

James Hogue gave himself a deadline: score a big win for his fledgling nonprofit by May 1 or pursue another career. On April 30, he earned the validation he needed — winning The Porter House KC’s Pitch Night and a $10,000 cash prize. “Today’s the day right before May, and so the opportunity for us…

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