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A lot of kids getting ready to attend college could use a guide!  There’s a lot to figure out and you need a plan!  Where are all the college scholarships hiding?  What will payments look like for a hundred thousand dollars in debt for a masters degree?  There are opportunities available to fund college instead of sleeping in.  Today we talk to Rob McGraw, Global Talent Leader, Author of 12 Lies About College, and my toastmaster mentor about what to consider before attending university!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!  Robert McGraw was born in the humble south suburbs of Chicago. His childhood solidified a character defining independence and fearlessness that have proven to be his greatest assets. After serving five years in the Marine Corps, he returned to Illinois and began working full time. Once again stable, he leveraged the Illinois Veterans Grant and Montgomery GI Bill to complete a B.S. and MBA in five years, at a profit of more than $ 24,000. After experiencing professional success, helping friends and family, and recalling lessons learned along the way, he decided to give back by helping those at this critical juncture in their lives. Connect with Rob https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmcgraw Rob’s book 12 Lies About College https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099WQYYRL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_KSBA4MTTBZF0GD2ZYKYB   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

28 Tammi 202243min

Want to be crazy? Go live your life!  That was the message Pixie got from her parents!  Pixie became independent when she got pregnant and became a mother.  She's now a podcaster, entertainer, content creator, Twitter #spaceshost, Hostess of Project Podcast with Pixie, and Next On Stage One.  Twenty three years in the adult entertainment industry she's got lots of wild shenanigans to talk about from her past.  Today we are busting hot button topics. Things that are adult should stay adult!  You have to have boundaries!  No touchy no touchy!  Dancing is time for money!  I'm never going to show my daughter how to twerk!  Sex education needs to be taught with the consent of parents.  Education should come from home and be backed by the school.  Gotta break down barriers and give kids advice at their level.  Pixie didn't learn sex ed from her parents and many don't.  Sex can be scary!  Better Call Daddy: The Space For Controversy. Today we are talking about how to think about your podcast as a business.  You need to have a trajectory for your show, an elevator pitch, does this fit your brand?  It's not just creating, you need boundaries, or it's chaos.   Project Podcast with Pixie https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-learn-together-project-podcast-with-pixie/id1589018299?i=1000542925251 Pixie's Youtube https://www.youtube.com/c/ProjectPodcastPixie   Connect with Reena www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts Reena@bettercalldaddy.com Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

24 Tammi 202254min

Laura had all of the tools she needed to do a 180 from her keynote speaking on productivity and apply it to youth substance abuse.  She’s like the Mothers Against Drunk Driving for marijuana!  We don’t know all the science as parents! It’s not the same marijuana our parents used to smoke!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!  Laura Stack is Johnny Stack’s mom and the Founder & CEO of Johnny’s Ambassadors. In the business world, Laura was better known by her professional moniker, The Productivity Pro®. She is a Hall-of-Fame Speaker and corporate spokesperson for many major brands. Laura is a bestselling author of eight books on productivity and performance topics with a large social media following, and she has given keynote speeches and training seminars to major corporate, association, and government audiences for over 30 years. On November 20, 2019, Laura suddenly acquired the undesired wisdom of knowing what it’s like to lose one’s child, when her 19-year-old son, Johnny, died by suicide. He became psychotic after dabbing high- potency marijuana concentrates and thought the mob was after him. Laura’s world took a 180. She filed for and received 501c3 nonprofit status for Johnny’s Ambassadors, Inc., with the mission to educate parents and teens about the dangers of today’s high-THC marijuana on adolescent brain development, mental illness, and suicide. She wrote the blockbuster book, The Dangerous Truth About Today’s Marijuana: Johnny Stack’s Life and Death Story, with 300 pages about what happened. Described as a woman with unstoppable drive and unwavering purpose, Laura hopes to help other parents, grandparents, teachers (and frankly all adults with teens in their lives) by honestly and boldly sharing Johnny’s story of his high-potency marijuana use, psychosis, and suicide. The devastating loss of her child gives Laura a powerful voice and a platform for change. Laura sees it as her responsibility to share Johnny's warning to prevent other families from having to go through what she did and save other young lives. Laura’s platform now brings marijuana education, awareness, and prevention curriculum around the U.S. to raise awareness of THC use, mental illness, and suicide. She presents live and virtual keynotes, breakout sessions, and training for parents, teens, schools, healthcare, anti-drug coalitions, community- based prevention organizations, corporate wellness programs, and government agencies. Laura is the recipient of the Drug-Free America Foundation’s Moxie Award for protecting youth from substances, as well as the Leadership in Advocacy Award from the National Speakers Association. By sharing Johnny’s own warning about marijuana, Laura is determined to start a movement to bring teen marijuana use, mental illness, and suicide into the spotlight and get them to #StopDabbing. Laura lives with her husband near Denver, Colorado and has two surviving adult children, ages 26 and 20. “Forge ahead despite your pain and give meaning to your loss.” – Laura Stack https://JohnnysAmbassadors.org Laura’s book : https://smile.amazon.com/Dangerous-Truth-About-Todays-Marijuana/dp/195094879x Educational resources to about the harms youth marijuana use: https://johnnysambassadors.org/education   Connect with Reena www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts www.instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy bettercalldaddy.com

21 Tammi 202257min

We have so much more power than we realize!  We can choose what we believe and what we take on!  Sometimes we give other people’s perceptions of us too much weight!  You are not crazy!  You don’t have to repeat generational patterns!  You can get brave and liberate yourself from abuse!  We don’t have to stay hurt, we can move forward and live an abundant life! Today Alana Sharps is speaking out against narcissism and breaking free from shame!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Alana Sharps is a multi-talented Business Strategist, Thought Leader, and Author. She is a graduate of North Carolina State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a certified Six Sigma enthusiast in process improvement. She has coached C-Suite executives through continuous improvement processes that aligned with business strategies, increased operational efficiencies, and yielded millions in corporate-wide cost savings.    Alana is also a survivor of a toxic marriage tangled in narcissistic abuse. As a result, she decided to pivot her technical expertise to a proven methodology for helping others overcome similar struggles. She is now a Certified High Conflict Divorce and Child Custody Consultant focusing on helping women get through the battle of post-separation abuse.    Battling a narcissist in family court is not an easy task and requires a unique skill set. Alana effectively prepares her clients for their tense legal battles with individuals who refuse to negotiate or collaborate. She does this by coaching through the four pillars of mindset growth, self-care, communication strategies, and evidentiary documentation techniques.   Alana’s journey from victim to survivor inspired her to make this type of support her life’s work. She has courageously captured her story of survival and resilience in her life-changing book “Was it My Fault?”. Her hope is that her clients and others will survive and thrive beyond their expectations.   When taking a pause from her passion to empower survivors, Alana serves the community in several non-profits. She is a board member for Time4Change of NC, a mentor for women in the HER Foundation, and a member of the National Society of Black Engineers. Alana is also the mother of three and resides in Raleigh, NC with her children and two dogs. Resources  https://www.thehotline.org/resources/types-of-abuse/ https://www.thehotline.org/identify-abuse/domestic-abuse-warning-signs/   Connect with Reena linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts   Subscribe to Better Call Daddy for more daddy wisdom podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy bettercalldaddy.com   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you leave us a five star review ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

17 Tammi 202248min

How do you soldier on when taking care of a sick parent? What’s it like parenting three kids while your husband is deployed?  Where does Judaism fit into all of this?  Trish Reyes is a military spouse, mom to three girls, nutritional therapist, virtual assistant, and host of the Choose Mom Podcast. Originally from New Jersey, she has hopped around the county living in Maryland, Florida, Virginia, Nevada, and California. When she’s not momming, you can find her hiking, working on a home diy project, planning an adventure for her family, baking sourdough bread, or listening to a podcast - often all at once!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   Connect with Reena podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts   All episodes  bettercalldaddy.com   Leave a review ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

13 Tammi 202235min

Duke Lott is an inspirational personality, a thoughtful marketer, and a motivational speaker, that has worked in the inner city for over a decade.  He came to my podcast prepared to talk about gun violence, interracial dating, the opioid crisis, and his daddy!  Serving as Program Director for non-profits, Duke discovered his passion for mentoring and public speaking. As a former collegiate tennis player, Duke learned how to communicate with people of different races, creeds and colors which he uses to inspire changes in how people view, deal and discuss race relations. Based in Michigan, Duke is a Certified Crisis Prevention Instructor(C.P.I.) Diversity/Lifestyle Coach and former Radio Board Operator for Country Music and NASCAR.    Duke is an Author/writer. His books include: 101 Steps To A Successful Interracial Relationship and Fear Led Me To Faith, coming 2022.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Me and my daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy   Subscribe podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   All episodes bettercalldaddy.com   Connect with Reena linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts

10 Tammi 202243min

Today's episode is a re-broadcast of the live interview I did with army veteran Oscar Stewart, the Protector of Poway Chabad at a Shul Safety Team Officer event in Chicago sponsored by the Concerned Citizen's League.  When the shooting started in Poway that Passover, chaos erupted, and human instincts kicked in.  As an army veteran, he knew what he had to do, and didn't think twice.  Oscar did two tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his training prepared him as he ran into the line of fire. Stewart emphasized the importance of training repeatedly until the responses to a situation become instinctual.   "Whatever it was that moved through him at that moment, it propelled Stewart into the lobby. He saw the young man — who authorities say was 19-year-old John T. Earnest — in a military-style vest wielding a semiautomatic rifle." “Get down!” Stewart yelled in the loudest tenor he could muster. The gunman fired two more rounds in response. “I’m going to kill you,” Stewart boomed. This seemed to rattle Earnest, who began to flee.  Fight like you train today of the Better Call Daddy Show: The Safe Space For Controversy!  Violence and anti-semitism is unacceptable and effects the entire community! For more daddy wisdom subscribe  podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Me and my daddy would love to hear from you  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy Connect with Reena linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts reena@bettercalldaddy.com instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts

7 Tammi 202229min

Kicking off the new year, 2022, with a very special guest, my daughter, Celia!  One of my favorite parts of creating The Better Call Daddy show is involving my family!  They are my biggest fans! Celia is part of my intro, transitions, and today a star interview!  Make sure you listen until the end for a good laugh!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!   subscribe for more inter generational wisdom and leave us a five star review ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy Me and my daddy would would love to hear from you! podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy Connect with Reena  linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts reena@bettercalldaddy.com   All episodes  bettercalldaddy.com

4 Tammi 202221min