What happens when you combine Dungeons & Dragons, fundraising, Andrew Yang, and Vyasar? Apparently, non-stop laughter. After becoming famous on Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking, Vyasar has had some interesting opportunities. In this episode, he discusses the importance of compartmentalization, his experience on Indian Matchmaking, whether he would work with a matchmaker again, politics and relationships, as well as dealing with death threats. From talking about navigating his relationship with h...
Jan 15, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 77
It’s just a date, except there are cameras, editing, a matchmaker, a face reader, and a production crew. As if meeting someone for the first time isn’t nerve wracking enough! On the previous episode we speak to Rashi Gupta about her perspective on dating for marriage now we are going to hear from Dilip Aidasani about how relaxed he actually was Netflix’s Indian Matching original series! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Note of hot points: Expectations vs Reality of Indian Match...
Jan 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to Rashi, a veterinarian from Netflix’s Indian Matchmaking. Rashi goes in depth about what she’s attracted to and what she’s looking for in her dating life as well as the constant struggles of being a South Asian determined woman in the dating scene and more! Her future is not bleak! Connect with Rashi! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvm_diaries/ Watch her on Netflix: Indian Matchmaking Note of hot points: How she got into Indian Mat...
Jan 11, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 75
Shaun Martin is a recovering software engineer, a leadership junkie, a fellow podcaster, and knows how to hack your hiring! Shaun talks to Reena about all things networking, Tony Robbins, playing video games, and his emotional experience in county jail! He even teaches Reena a few new words like douché and coronoia! To find out what they mean, watch this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy! Connect with Shaun! LinkedIn: Shaun Martin Twitter @shaunpmartin https://r...
Jan 08, 2021•54 min•Season 1Ep. 74
José Miguel Longo is truly a walking miracle. His mother gave him up to an auntie in a third world country to raise him at a young age. When he tried to come home, she kicked him out again… he was only a teenager. Jose attempted suicide twice. He struggled to figure out his sexual identity, and his parents were not supportive of him when he came out. In fact, his mother punished him for it. Despite every challenge that life threw at him, he is here and he is happy. This episode of Better Call Da...
Jan 06, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Laura is on her 9th life. Despite numerous medical issues that should have been fatal, she’s still here. She is a fighter in every sense of the word. She got an early MBA in failure and has learned from all her mistakes. She believes that she is here for a reason, and that reason is to make cities safer (which she is doing with her gunshot localization technology!) Laura and Reena talk about being the only woman in a man’s world, working with assholes, getting married at 18 (which Laura thinks w...
Jan 04, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 72
From people pleasing to ultimatum giving! Sometimes our biggest weaknesses can be our most empowering strengths! In our previous episode we hear from Anna’s husband David Munford about his battles with porn and sex addiction and strict Christian upbringing. Today we are going to talk to his wife Anna about what it was like finding out her husband cheated. What is recovery and forgiveness really like on today’s Better Call Daddy Show the Safe Space For Controversy!
Jan 01, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Stories like these are what separate our audience from others. Today's guest is simply a regular person, with a regular job, who like most of us has to deal with irregular problems. The issue is we do not have enough platforms or avenues to be able to express and share these "problems" with others for us to get feedback, advice or even help. That's why today we are proud to have David Munford join us on the podcast as he shares his extremely personal and intimate struggles with porn addiction, c...
Dec 30, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Claudia Miller knows how to make you stand out. She helps people sell themselves, and has gotten her clients an increase in their salaries by as much as $50,000! On this episode, Claudia and Reena talk about landing a job without a resume, the importance of networking, the best sites to use when looking for a job, how to avoid uncomfortable interview questions, and so much more. You won’t believe all the great tips and tricks she gives for free! Connect with Claudia! Instagram: @claudiatmiller W...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 69
This special holiday episode of Better Call Daddy features the first people to hire Reena when she arrived in Los Angeles: the Chiodo Bros. From what it’s like to work for Netflix to learning sex positions from marionette puppets to creating diversity among elves, they really talk about it all. With a resume including Team America, Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure, Simpsons, Killer Klowns From Outer Space, Elf, and so much more, they have great stories to tell. Want to hear what it was really like to wor...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 68
What are you without your phone, your social media following, your friends???? FREE!!! Streaming everyday can take a lot out of a person, and their families. Gabriel on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, talks to Reena about how streaming affected his personal life, and how going on a six-week complete social media break completely changed his outlook on streaming. On top of the streaming, we talk about abandonment, and 19 years, 4 kids, and waiting on marriage! Gabriel shares more on Bet...
Dec 23, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 67
It's easy to look at his accolades: veteran, TEDx speaker, author, entrepreneur, social media marketer, comedian, to name a few and think "Wow his life seems so interesting and fun!" But today's guest is no stranger to life's obstacles and struggles and he shares his perspective on what it took to achieve all that he has. From systematic racism to the mental challenges of writing his own book, JaMarr John Johnson will share the secrets of acquiring the mental confidence you need to battle the hu...
Dec 22, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Everyone has their own journey with food, health, and their bodies. Iona Holloway on this today’s episode of Better Call Daddy talks to Reena about her personal journey that she has been very outspoken about. She talks about how she struggled with perfectionism, her internal battle with other women, and the similarities and differences between Scotland (her home) and the USA! Make sure to tune into Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy! Connect with Iona! Her Website: ionaholloway.co...
Dec 16, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 65
How can I get my first break? At what point should someone hire a publicist? Aren’t we all fabulous enough to market? Jennifer originally wanted to be an on-air journalist and kick Katie Couric out of a job! Find out how to work with a publicist on today’s Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space for Controversy. Jennifer McGinley is the CEO of JLM Strategic Communications, founded in October 2017 and based in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Her company specializes in Media Relations, Community Outreach an...
Dec 14, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Everyone has an inner bully who really dictates and inhibits your life! Controlling it, is one of the hardest things one can do! Today you are going to find out how! Doug Thompson, on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, talks about controlling your inner bully, helping people find their voice, as well as other things like what to do at gunpoint and how to be a father to a daughter! Connect with Doug! His Podcast: Tech Story LinkedIn: Doug Thompson Instagram: thedougthompson Twitter: thedou...
Dec 11, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Religious institutions in general should be a place for community and spiritual awakening yet the people within the institutions can introduce corruption because people have flaws. Paradoxically people attend these institutions to correct these personal flaws, yet introduce corruption by attending. Heather Parady on this episode of Better Call Daddy talks to Reena about her experiences in a traveling ministry and her ever-changing relationship with the Lord, along with her experiences in the “li...
Dec 09, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 62
I have a brother? And a sister? Anything else you'd like to tell me? Imagine finding out at 18, you have two siblings? And your parents had abandoned them? And the siblings knew about you all along? Any family secrets you've discovered later in life? Do you speak the same language as your parents? Kate's father and grandfather were both political prisoners in Cuba. Her father could either go to the US or Spain. Her mother was in Spain working as a nurse. They ended up being roommates. Amnesty le...
Dec 07, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Being a first generation Chinese American in an all white town is quite difficult. On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Christopher Lin talks to Reena about his challenges growing up, how he met his wife while working at Starbucks, and about how he did 4 marathons in 1 year! Connect with Christopher! His Podcast: Leading People First Instagram: Leading People First LinkedIn: Leading People First Note of hot points: Always diving right into every activity Doing Marathons, Podcasts, Water ...
Dec 04, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 60
How do you sell cars while living in a pandemic? Better yet how do you even sell used cars? On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to Jana's daddy, used car salesman Todd Farrill, about his day to day tasks on the job. Todd Farrill goes back down memory lane, talking about “Chuck-E-Cheese University”, his trip to Italy, and how he wants everyone to be a success! Make sure to tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy! Note of hot points: Selling and fixing a c...
Dec 02, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 59
After getting the flu in 2009, Jana was not prepared for what came next. One heart transplant later, her life as she knew it was changed forever. On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, she shares her post-transplant recovery story, her experience working in the health insurance industry, what it’s like to date online, tips on how not to hold yourself back, and so much more. You won’t want to miss it! Connect with Jana! Instagram: @janamorrelli Website: janamorrelli.co Note of hot points: F...
Nov 30, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 58
Can you imagine being catfished on a dating site, after being celibate for 10 years? It gets worse. Now imagine, also giving the scammer nearly $20,000 which would never be seen again? On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Chimene talks about what she learned about dating apps, scammers, doing crack (or not doing it) and how to be an essential oils coach! Make sure to tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy! Note of hot points: Training to be an essential oils coach S...
Nov 27, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Our next guest is the oldest of twelve children and grew up in a Hasidic neighborhood in New York! She was always a rebel and wanted to choose her own path! She still appreciates the teachings and believes in God! She also is the CEO of World Financial Group and believes money brings out the true essence in people! Tune into today’s episode of the Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space For Controversy. Today's episode is sponsored by Ren10Media who believed in me from the beginning. If you want ...
Nov 24, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Alex has done a lot of cool things. He lost weight by playing Dance Dance Revolution. When he turned 18, he packed up his bags and moved to Japan. He made a YouTube channel that now has over 2.3 million subscribers. And that’s just scratching the surface! His story and experiences are captivating, so you’ll definitely want to tune in to this episode of Better Call Daddy to find out more. Connect with Alex! YouTube: Alex Meyers Some of his most popular videos have included "My first (and last) Ti...
Nov 23, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 55
A lot of people can watch porn as needed and then put it away. Unfortunately, not the husband of today’s guest. Today’s guest is a social media specialist who found out that her husband was a porn addict. From dealing with a lying husband to postpartum depression to her relationship with her religion, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Note of hot points: Dealing with postpartum depression Husband is a recovering sex addict Feeling th...
Nov 20, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 54
Geeg Wiles is the voice, caretaker and keeper of chronicles for Ahab’s Adventures. An average year for Geeg and his partner consists of such undertakings as jumping out of planes, rafting gnarly white water rapids, swimming at Black Canyon National Park, taking in the historic buildings of Stockholm, exploring the falls of the Upper Peninsula, hitchhiking through Patagonia, volunteering at the Virgin Islands Environmental Resource Station, and being 1.5 out of 5 people to smell the Iowa State Fa...
Nov 18, 2020•34 min•Season 1Ep. 53
What does it mean to you when you meet someone and find out they have been in jail? Do you have your guard up? Do you trust them right away? Be honest. What if the mistake they made was one relating to their childhood, do we simply forgive people because they “served time”? This episode is going to inspire a lot of people. Stigmas of all types have become more prevalent in our society and it is often challenging to find a story that is different from the norm, but on today’s episode we are joine...
Nov 16, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Dating for the third time in New York City seems daunting, but Robyn Altucher found her third husband James while learning to trade stocks and how to invest. From living in foreign countries to going through three marriages, Robyn talks to Reena in this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy! Connect with Robyn! Instagram: @robynaltucher LinkedIn: Robyn Altucher Note of hot points: Livestreams all summer with her husband James Love story with James Selling and trading stocks after being widowed Fir...
Nov 13, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 51
To celebrate episode 50 we are honored to have Mr. James Altucher, serial entrepreneur and contributor to The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times and The Huffington Post! James has started over 20 companies and while most of us are trying to figure out our financial path forward, this episode will not just motivate you but give you tips and tricks to ensure your best chance at success! This is the one we’ve all been waiting for and can’t wait for your feedback! Tune in now to Better Call Da...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Today’s guest Maayan Gordon blows up social media and houses apparently! She’s a TikTok influencer with millions of followers and a gas explosion survivor! Find out what happens when you play with fire next on The Better Call Daddy Show: Your Safe Space For Controversy. Connect with Maayan! https://instagram.com/maayangordonmedia?igshid=1nw6rjqm3v7tf https://instagram.com/worldofglassart?igshid=1ipxs16h0q6d4 On Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/maayangordon Better Call Daddy is proudly sponso...
Nov 09, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 49
More people have been contemplating life and career decisions this year than ever before. Mainly because everything seems so unpredictable and not being prepared can leave you so vulnerable. Imagine there was just one clear solution to solve the doubt of your own success or the limiting beliefs of your true potential! Well there actually is and on today’s episode we have Kristin Sherry, founder of YouMap - which won the 2020 Career Directors International Award! We are going to be discussing com...
Nov 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 48
