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Better Call Daddy

Reena Friedman Wattsbettercalldaddy.com
Reena loves a story, and she‘s fascinated by the people behind them. She loves to bring stories to life. Her appetite for storytelling has taken her from the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the courtroom. From influential players to reality stars, nothing is censored here. Reena interviews people whose stories haven‘t been told, at least not through her unique lens, and then gets daddy‘s advice afterward like a good daughter does. Whether you have daddy issues or a father who‘s inspired your path, you will be able to tap into my daddy‘s wisdom, wit, and humor at the end of every episode. My daddy has been a guiding light my whole life and there‘s not much he doesn‘t know, as an entrepreneur for forty-plus years, a husband, a loyal son, and my number one supporter. He has learned lots of life lessons along the way and is here to share them with you. It‘s time to reminisce and reflect on the conversations you‘d like to have with your daddy and learn from mine. Come share in some good old-fashioned family bonding and help us up our wisdom rating. There is wisdom from four generations and I’m addressing what happens from childhood to adulthood!
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Episodes

47. Filmmaker to Felon: Wendy Weiner Runge

Have you ever been accused of something you haven’t done? How would you handle it if it was a serious crime? Taking the last cookie from the jar is one thing, but going to prison for theft and fraud was little much for today’s guest, Wendy Runge, who shares her incredibly challenging story of prison and film production. This is one you don’t want to miss! Tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Wendy! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-weiner-runge-850...

Nov 04, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 47

46. Days With The Dead: Susan E. Rogers

Have you ever had your tarot cards read? Do you believe in mediums?What would you do if a ghost wanted to be your friend? Our next guest Susan E. Rogers aka Lady Airmid in the psychic community, comforts and communicates with the living and the dead! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. You can get a copy of Susan’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Uncovering-Norman-Proving-Former-Ghost-ebook/dp/B07DGS2FLK You can connect with Susan https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-rogers-884020b5/ ht...

Nov 02, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 46

45. Not Today Death: Heather Urness

After getting emergency brain surgery, Heather began having panic attacks. Her anxiety and depression became so crippling that psychiatrists gave her pills. Today, Heather is a certified youth and women’s empowerment coach, and she even founded the Powerful Girl Project. Her bubbly personality will make you smile, so you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Heather! Instagram: @heather.urness Facebook: Heather Urness Note of ho...

Oct 30, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 45

44. Refugee to Refutees: Hussein Al-Baiaty

Hussein’s father once told him that, “Opportunities are like sand. If you’re not careful, you’ll lose some of it.” From fleeing Saddam Hussein’s regime and living in a tent at the Saudi Arabian borders to navigating life in America, his story will not just leave you speechless but will be a warm reminder of why, no matter what challenge you face, we should all be grateful every day. There is no “mission impossible”. Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with H...

Oct 28, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 44

43. Cosplaying with Moria Magre

Have you ever wondered about the world of costuming and cosplaying? Yes, they are two very different things! On this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to Moria who has been cosplaying for over 10 years! From learning how to make a costume out of corn husks to going to Japan after winning a costume contest, Moria’s story is nothing short of entertaining! She even put her grandmother in a costume once! To find out more, make sure to tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for C...

Oct 26, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 43

41.Heartbreak to Hunk: Omar Prestwich

What is it like to leave a safety net, go out into the abyss, and try something new? After 29 years in Utah Omar Prestwich does that!!! He leaves behind the Mormon church, a marriage, and extra weight... You do not want to miss this episode of the Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space for Controversy. Better Call Daddy is proudly sponsored by Sadie Simper Designs. Listen, I had Sadie make some custom animated GIFs for this podcast and they were fantastic. Animated GIFs are a great way to make y...

Oct 23, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 41

42. Behind the Scenes with Shauna Arnott

Who do you think is easier to work with, Richard Branson or Gary Vaynerchuk?! Have you ever wondered what it’s really like to work with someone famous? Are they really as nice or as “real” as they seem? Shauna is a recognized event planner who has worked with many celebrities and on today’s episode she shares her tips on how to lock down a huge guest and how to handle the pressure of these incredible events! Your curiosity can’t let you miss this one! Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe S...

Oct 22, 202012 minSeason 1Ep. 42

40. The King Of Controversy: Earl Gibson

Real estate mogul and bonafide hustler Earl Gibson is on today’s episode of Better Call Daddy to share his opinions on the Black Lives Matter movement, guns, Donald Trump, and rescuing survivors at the Pentagon on 9/11! From his controversial opinions, to heartbreaking stories from 9/11, this episode is one you don’t want to miss! Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Connect with Earl! Parler: Black Lion LinkedIn: Earl Gibson III Note of hot points: What happened to ...

Oct 22, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 40

39. Shot 9 Times and Still Standing: Trina Goodwin

Most people know the infamous rapper 50 Cent and how he almost didn’t have a music career having been shot 9 times before signing the biggest deal of his life. What most people don’t know is that on today’s episode we sit down with Trina, one of the contestants from Netflix’s show Skin Decision who has also been SHOT AT 9 TIMES!! While she may not have locked down a record deal her epic story is definitely one you don’t want to miss! Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controver...

Oct 19, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 39

37. Jackie’s Birth Sister: Amanda (Part 3 of 4)

Families can be complicated, and boy is this true for Amanda. In this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, she talks about finding her sister that her mother gave up for adoption. She also talks about how her mother was treated like a stripper. Her unique life experiences will keep you captivated, and you won’t want to miss it! Sponsored by Lavish Glass. Lavish Glass offers beautiful custom glass jewelry for special occasions use the code BCD20 for 20% off. Visit www.etsy.com/shop/lavishglass fo...

Oct 14, 202022 minSeason 1Ep. 37

36. Jackie’s Adoptive Mom: Wendy Acker (Part 2 of 4)

Some of us will never know the challenges of raising an adopted child. But what if that child has an opportunity to meet their birth parents? Do you entertain the idea or challenge it? Insecurities must be relevant and we cannot wait to share the awesome story of Wendy, who is actually related to one of our previous guests! Find out who and tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Sponsored by Lavish Glass. Lavish Glass offers beautiful custom glass jewelry use the code ...

Oct 13, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 36

35. My Adoptive Journey: Jackie (Part 1 of 4)

Growing up knowing that you are adopted is one thing, but meeting your birth family WITH your adoptive family is a whole other story. Would you have resentment? Is it exciting or frustrating in any way? How do you even begin to approach the opportunity? We have another story you don’t want to miss! On this week’s episode Jackie shares her incredible experience with adoption, the challenges, the amazing rewards and how it helped her become a better mother. Tune in now to Better Call Daddy: The Sa...

Oct 12, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 35

34. Radio to Rifle: Shalom Klein

With everyone questioning their own countries and what they owe us, we must also think of what we can do in turn to serve our country. From lessons of leadership to completely unplugging yourself from the world, including your wife, serving in the military is not an easy task. In this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy, Jewish army officer, and networking genius Shalom Klein talks to Reena about his experience in the military at thirty, from leadership lessons to wild moments like when his comm...

Oct 09, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 34

33. Surviving Suicide: Karen Nowicki

In 2020, we have all been put in situations that we never expected. Some of us have learned to grow, some of us are just hanging on. Unfortunately there is also a silent population that literally contemplates their own existence every single day and if there is one thing this podcast has been trying to teach, its that talking about your problems, sharing your feelings, expressing yourself, might be one solution that can help inspire change or at the very least bring understanding and comfort to ...

Oct 07, 202039 minSeason 1Ep. 33

32. Yeehaw Wonky Donkey Man: Craig Smith

Yeee-Haw!! Now imagine that phrase with a New Zealand accent! In this awesome episode you will not only learn what it’s like to be a New Zealander dancing in Texas, but you are going to learn how to take your passion and stories and become a BEST SELLING AUTHOR. Today’s very special guest is Craig Smith, #1 selling New Zealand author in New Zealand across ALL genres! Yes, you read that correctly! We promise this episode will not only drop knowledge but continuously make you smile! Tune in to Bet...

Oct 05, 202019 minSeason 1Ep. 32

31. Oh Good Grief! Victoria Volk

As if dealing with a global disaster wasn’t bad enough, some of us have had to also deal with the loss of someone close. Some of us have had to deal with personal issues that have no relation to what is happening in society and because it’s happening ONLY to us, it becomes so easy to feel scared and alone. No matter what “trauma” you are dealing with right now or have had to carry from the past, we are going to bring some light to your darkness! Victoria is a grief counsellor and our special gue...

Oct 02, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 31

30. Fearlessly HERE: Felicia Connor

There are so many of us that have experienced trauma on different levels and while no two stories are the same we can all relate to the effects and learn from each other's experiences. After being sexually abused from a young age, Felicia struggled with relationships, self-harm, and self-love. Having no choice but to face her past, learn how through her podcast, “Here,” she is determined to use her experiences along with open dialogue to empower and inspire others to love and connect with themse...

Sep 30, 202023 minSeason 1Ep. 30

29. Saving Your Cyber A$&: Dominic Vogel

If 2020 has taught business owners anything, it’s you better have a majority of your data stored online. Why? Because if you haven’t noticed by now, EVERYTHING is moving online. Have you heard of this thing called “the cloud”? So now that you're convinced and you’re ready to make the move, how do you protect yourself from…well things you probably didn’t even know you needed protection from? This week we have our version of Cybersecurity Myth Busters with our guest Dominic Vogel, protector of the...

Sep 28, 202016 minSeason 1Ep. 29

28. Passing The Mic: International Intern

What’s it like working on the Better Call Daddy show? Today my International Intern Emiliana takes a stab at interviewing her daddy! She talks about growing up in Japan as a foreigner, father daughter dances, and shared experiences! Tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. I want to tell you about YouMap®, a program that shows people who they are and how they'll be most successful. Not only did it win the 2020 Career Innovator's Award from Career Directors International, but...

Sep 25, 202015 minSeason 1Ep. 28

27. The Who's Who of Influencing: CJ Johnson

Have you ever wondered how to get away with political conversations on social media without wanting to eventually stick a pen in your eye? For many 2020 is a battle that takes place both online and in person so we invited acclaimed speaker and digital marketing consultant CJ Johnson to not only teach us how to mitigate such various challenges but share his perspective as an influencer and a black man living in the current United States of America. Daddy’s going to love this one and so will you! ...

Sep 23, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 27

26. Passed Down Poetry. Farah Siddiqui

Losing a parent is always incredibly difficult. But are you prepared and how would you deal with losing both your parents within 9 months?! Farah shares her incredibly unique story and while everyones situation is different, there are going to be some surprises and lessons we can all learn to take away from this. Put your heart on pause and listen to this inspiring episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. YouMap® is a program that shows people who they are and how they'll be...

Sep 21, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 26

25. Dating Disasters Mommy Edition: Megan Winger

Abusive relationships may seem common but do “perfect” relationships actually exist? Some have the courage to leave and some have no choice but to stay. Who would’ve thought Father’s Day in jail was actually a thing?! Listen to Megan's incredible story and tell me if you can relate! On this week's episode of Better Call Daddy: your safe space for controversy. YouMap® is a program that shows people who they are and how they'll be most successful. Not only did it win the 2020 Career Innovator's Aw...

Sep 18, 202018 minSeason 1Ep. 25

24. Nun to Nuptials: Jennifer Arellano

Imagine being a nun and the next thing you know you’re a wife and mother running a support group for porn addiction! In life, people don’t always end up where they plan to go and this could not be more true for our next guest! Jennifer shares all and Daddy answers, on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: the safe space for controversy. I want to tell you about YouMap®, a program that shows people who they are and how they'll be most successful. Not only did it win the 2020 Career Innovator'...

Sep 16, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 24

23. My Dad's Jacket Saved My Life: David Meltzer

David Meltzer is on this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy! David Meltzer is the Co-Founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh (“Lee”) Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire. His life’s mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing, VALUE. He talks to Reena about everything from parenting, to how hi...

Sep 14, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22. Indestructible Indistractable: Nir Eyal

Have you ever been curious about homeschooling? Has COVID made homeschooling the only viable option for you? Tune in to this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy to hear best-selling author Nir Eyal share all about homeschooling. Connect with Nir! Twitter: @nireyal Website: NirAndFar.com Show notes: NirAndFar.com/Indistractable Schedule maker tool: nirandfar.com/schedule-maker/ Summary article: nirandfar.com/skill-of-the-future/ Distraction guide: nirandfar.com/distractions/ Habits vs routines ar...

Sep 11, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 22
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