Everyone deserves a community. We aren’t supposed to have all the answers or know how to do everything on our own! How do we construct our village and allow people to help? It’s hard to let love in, it requires patience and compassion my dad says. Building Your Village is about what communities actually mean! Florence Ann Romano and I met on her Windy Cindy Nanny web series when I was going through postpartum having had a preemie 7 weeks early. The series covered a wide range of guests and topic...
Feb 20, 2023•57 min•Ep 298•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wanted to connect to a world you can’t see? Do you feel the pain of the world and want to alleviate it? This week’s guest on Better Call Daddy will be Miriam Racquel Feldman, a multifaceted person who is a wife, Mom, somatic healer, relationship coach, and writer. Be prepared to take part in philosophical discussions about the healing of humankind and the transformation of the world into a place of peace. The thought-provoking conversation will cover mysticism, the Kabbalah, and fi...
Feb 13, 2023•59 min•Ep 297•Transcript available on Metacast What are the basic beliefs of satanism? How do you get to hell? What is unforgivable? What is blasphemy? Alex Parkview was raised Roman Catholic, did the sacraments, but his dad was closest to a Buddhist. His dad wanted him to have a moral background. Alex feels like his "A Twist Of Faith" podcast is his calling to make people think about things they don’t normally think about just like his dad did after sermons. He tried him help him understand the Bible even though they didn’t get to church to...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep 296•Transcript available on Metacast Should musicians play in pain? Music is more powerful than we realize! Adrenal insufficiency led Asher Laub to reinventing himself and turning his pain into purpose. Music makes Asher jump out of bed every day and keeps him happy. “Never give up at your own expense,” he says. He left behind three degrees and became a dancing violinist! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Asher began classical violin training at the tender age of 2 and had already performed with the Buffalo philhar...
Feb 03, 2023•48 min•Ep 295•Transcript available on Metacast What’s it like to be the son of a cop, with squad cars in the driveway? Are you driven by the same things your parents were motivated by or did you level up? What do you want for your kids? Inspired by the basketball team athletes he grew up with Chris made his way to LA, joined an acting class, and was even an extra in Buffy The Vampire Slayer, The Drew Carey Show, and a movie called Loony Toones! Chris discovered his incredible unique skill set. He focuses on marketing, sales, and technology w...
Jan 31, 2023•52 min•Ep 294•Transcript available on Metacast What do you want people to say at your funeral? What would you want your kids to say about you? What would you want your business associates to say? What would you want your spouse to say? What are your kids going to remember? How much money you made in the market? Children remember what you do and don’t do, it’s what you model. Father of 9, Casey Stubbs puts family relationships first and is an expert networker! It's his mission to teach as many as possible how to make six figures from trading ...
Jan 26, 2023•55 min•Ep 293•Transcript available on Metacast Are you happy with where you’re at in life? Are you comfortable in your own skin? Did you feel pressured to get married or to marry within your faith? Living up to others standards doesn’t work! Aradhana is 32 years old, born and raised in Southern California. She's a Clinical Social Worker by day and mental health/ lifestyle influencer by night. She struggles with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She was raised in a strict South Asian household and because of that her anxiety was often disregarded...
Jan 24, 2023•1 hr•Ep 292•Transcript available on Metacast Were you wild and crazy when you were a kid? Any chapters in your life you’d like to relive? You did what? You’re famous! How would your parents react if you went on the Jerry Springer show? Today I catch up with Cher Holt the only Jerry Springer Show guest I’ve kept in touch with for 20 years and a special soul! She may be a little person but she has a huge heart! What is it like living as a midget? What does she remember from our Spring Break trip to Jamaica? What has motherhood been like? Bet...
Jan 20, 2023•2 hr 39 min•Ep 291•Transcript available on Metacast Today is a special rebroadcast episode of the Dads with Daughters Podcast I did with my father, Wayne, and host Christopher Lewis. We not only talk about the Better Call Daddy podcast we are doing together, but also, Chris talked to my dad about what’s it’s like being a father of three daughters. If you’ve enjoyed today’s episode of the Dads With Daughters podcast we invite you to check out the Fatherhood Insider . The Fatherhood Insider is the essential resource for any dad that wants to be the...
Jan 16, 2023•37 min•Ep 290•Transcript available on Metacast One of life’s biggest regrets is wishing we hadn't worked so hard! How do we make our time together meaningful with our kids? How do we prepare our children and give them the skills they’ll need to leave our home? How do we infuse options into our kids’ education? What career options are your kids interested in? How can we encourage our childrens’ interests and goals? As a #dad to #daughters Christopher Lewis loves seeing dads being present and engaged with their children. It all started with hi...
Jan 10, 2023•47 min•Ep 289•Transcript available on Metacast How do you find internships? How do you do PR well? If you want to be featured by the press you have to be able to speak about what you’ve done! Not all newsworthiness is negative. People are interested in positive stories too. Zane Landin is telling real-life transformational stories in his Positive Vibes Magazine! He has trained his pain into purpose! For almost three years he has been building his portfolio which is quite impressive! How did Zane Landin make it to the White House and get the ...
Jan 03, 2023•52 min•Ep 288•Transcript available on Metacast We are all going to make mistakes, letting our kids know we aren’t experts makes room for them to be right. Today Brian Anderson and I are talking about what we thought parenting would be like versus what it actually is. The village mentality is coming back and we all need a community of friendship! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Husband, Dad, Co-founder, Author, and Grant Writer, Brian Anderson likes to talk about fatherhood and it all started at a neighborhood bar. Now he h...
Dec 27, 2022•56 min•Ep 287•Transcript available on Metacast 1-3 women are fatherless. At twelve years old Rachel Isabella starting feeling unloved and rejected by her dad. Have you ever had to cut a family member out of your life? It’s hard! It’s painful! And it’s not from a lack of trying! Rachel Isabella then got love bombed, even though she knew it was wrong, because she wanted to be loved. She hadn’t received love before. It stemmed from unworthiness that needed to be healed. Healing is the work we came here to do! Do we ever truly heal and forgive? ...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 286•Transcript available on Metacast 1-in 8 women will get diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States in their lifetime and yet women still have to fight for proper healthcare. Today I'm talking to Philecia La'Bounty about being misdiagnosed and being told she had a benign cyst at 29. She was in the best shape of her life, internationally modeling, and she didn't look or feel sick. She had never had an issue. Blindsided by a diagnosis she's now spreading awareness about the importance of getting a mammogram and biopsies. As ...
Dec 19, 2022•56 min•Ep 285•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Andrew Fox moved to the United States 23 years ago and boy have things changed. He has appeared on national news and Tucker Carlson about the freedom of speech. He's been through the legal system to become a citizen and learned its history and bill of rights. Today we are talking about how civil dialogue is necessary. Why do you believe what you believe? Does God exist? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. Dr. Andrew Fox is an officiator of weddings, speaker, author, and teache...
Dec 15, 2022•44 min•Ep 284•Transcript available on Metacast Hector Santiesteban and I connected through a Twitter Spaces he organized around unseen challenges women face in the podcasting industry. Hector grew up around strong women who took control and led the way! The women were running the show! He was surprised about the underrepresentation of women in podcasting. How different are we living generationally when we think of our lives compared to our grandparents' lives or compared to our children's? People are never as simple as they may seem! Better ...
Dec 12, 2022•52 min•Ep 283•Transcript available on Metacast What is your definition of freedom? Are you ready to quit your job and find financial freedom? Are you genetically unemployable? There is life outside of work! Jeff Kikel comes from a wealth management background even though he thought he'd be an engineer like his dad. He's a veteran, a podcaster, an entrepreneur, and a teacher who focuses on helping as many as he can achieve a different level of freedom. It's not just financial! It involves intention, budgeting, and bucket-list living. In one y...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr•Ep 282•Transcript available on Metacast How does an introvert get on stage or on camera? Have you ever taken assessments to figure out how you truly operate? We can stretch beyond our comfort zones and find new talents. Try teaching others something you know and you will continue to learn. Today we are reflecting on what comes next after starting a podcast. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Rob Deptford collaborates with experts from around the world to create online training offerings across a variety of niches. He h...
Dec 05, 2022•48 min•Ep 281•Transcript available on Metacast Does the mafia run the waste management industry or is that just in the movies? Mike Malatesta and I bonded over our interviews with Stephen M. R. Covey and the subject of trust. I think a lot of entrepreneurs believe they can do it all on their own if they just keep working harder! As you mature you have to shift. Mike Malatesta an entrepreneur, author, and coach has helped found, grow, and sell 2 waste treatment, recycling, and disposal companies. These companies collectively generated more th...
Nov 28, 2022•48 min•Ep 280•Transcript available on Metacast What does burnout and depression feel like? Self Care usually goes out the window first! How can one overcome stress and give it a purpose? Today we are talking to a holistic burnout specialist, mental health dietician, and host of the Wake Up Your Warrior Podcast, Christine Coen. Today she talks about her nutritional journey, salsa, and learning the language for what she was going through with mental health. My dad says we have to stay in motion to beat depression! Better Call Daddy: The Safe S...
Nov 21, 2022•52 min•Ep 279•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s episode is a special rebroadcast! Oh, just two daddy's girls talking all things father/daughter dynamics. Alicia and I became quick friends when we both mentioned in an intro conversation that our dads are our best buddies! We go in deep into our growth stories, and the lessons our dads have imparted over the years. When I call my dad he's ready to provide support and confidence, when Alicia calls hers she’s ready to laugh and get over her bullshit real quick. Connect with Alicia https:/...
Nov 17, 2022•57 min•Ep 278•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Carson’s dad was his best friend, a servant community leader, and where he got his work ethic from! His dad taught him to be compassionate with people and to always keep getting up! Scott Carson takes a marketing first approach to real estate, podcasting, and business! He’s the host of The Note Closers Show podcast! He has over 700 episodes and has been doing live virtual events for years! He’s a master at repurposing content and understands kickbacks from affiliates! He says, “Deliver equ...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep 277•Transcript available on Metacast My dad and aunt walk into a bar in Chicago and meet another Watts! Mr. Eudell Watts and My dad had never been to the bar before and bonded over brewskis, recipes, and legacies! What recipes are in your family? Any historical value? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. The Best BBQ Sauce in the world and it’s been passed down 6 generations of Old Arthur’s BBQ! How do you get your kids interested in what you are trying to do? Eudell Watts the fourth is the cofounder and owner of Old ...
Nov 08, 2022•58 min•Ep 276•Transcript available on Metacast Father’s Day can be challenging especially if you have childhood trauma! Daniel Knight was his dad’s favorite, one of seven children, he started working in his dad’s bakery at a young age. His dad was his hero and someone he looked up to. Turns out the bakery could have been a front for what his dad was really doing! FBI showed up! Arrested his dad for money laundering and Daniel’s life changed forever! He lost everything! What lessons did he learn? Let’s just say the story is similar to the sho...
Nov 04, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 275•Transcript available on Metacast Do you talk to your partner about your relationship? Are we asking too much of our marriages? Are men afraid women will leave? Psychologist, author, and speaker Dr. Avrum Weiss says men are afraid of women and dependent on them. All men have abandonment issues. We are built to connect. We are designed to have relationships and when we don't problems occur. He's the author of four books, the most recent of which is "Hidden in Plain Sight: How Men's Fears of Women Shape Their Intimate Relationship...
Oct 31, 2022•53 min•Ep 274•Transcript available on Metacast What is being an impressionist? Since Roger Kabler was 17 years old he has been observing Robin Williams now he made a movie about how he effected him and he felt possessed by him. In early 1990s ads, Kabler was known as the fedora-wearing " Zima guy". Aside from the fedora, his gimmick involved replacing "S" sounds with "Z" sounds, reinforcing the slogan "Zomething different." On television, Kabler appeared as a member of the repertory company on CBS' The Carol Burnett Show in 1991. The next se...
Oct 28, 2022•59 min•Ep 273•Transcript available on Metacast A yogi, a developer, and an introvert until midday. If you want to help yourself you have to help others, it’s a compounding effect! Ruben Dua is a servant leader and the founder of Dubb technology. What are Ruben's earliest memories? What did he learn from his dad? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Music, meditation, and martial arts can be reverse engineered Look at what’s around you! Look for the closest tool and apply it to your target! How much world knowledge do you have? ...
Oct 27, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep 272•Transcript available on Metacast Braiding has been a part of culture for a long time and has a generational impact! Grandmas, moms, and daughters bond over braiding, and it continues to evolve! What does it take to start a National braiding business? Today I’m talking to the founders of Braidbabes Emmily Bowman and Tori Everett from Buffalo about who they were as little girls, what their parents think, and what caused them to create a business! How do you establish processes? How does DEI come into play? How do you scale and la...
Oct 21, 2022•59 min•Ep 271•Transcript available on Metacast Are people treated differently based on whether they have legal representation or not? Have you ever experienced workplace discrimination? Would you speak up? Have you ever been terminated and felt maybe you could have won a legal battle? Today's guest Timi Ogundipe owns up to his mistakes and loves it when people underestimate him! He’s a three-time suicide survivor, overcome jail, and just launched a new business! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Timi’s bio My name is Timi Og...
Oct 14, 2022•58 min•Ep 270•Transcript available on Metacast Communication is the relationship! What type of communication are you using? Should I pick up the phone? Write a letter? Send a tweet? How do you communicate with people you don’t see eye to eye with? Today we are defining class jumping and the role our surroundings play! Where do we fit in society? How can we live carpe diem? How can we get used to calling daddy more? Would you make a good parent? Today’s guest Thomas Bellingham, Jr. said his son is teaching him how to live! Better Call Daddy: ...
Oct 12, 2022•53 min•Ep 269•Transcript available on Metacast 
