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by Reena Friedman Watts
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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- 1 weeks ago53 min
508. My Dad Reacts to My Interview with LuRae Lumpkin: From Intern to Producer in One Season
Dad Reacts: From Intern to Producer in One Season Reena Friedman Watts drove to Chicago for a radio job she didn’t get. A season later, she was a producer on The Jerry Springer Show. In this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena and her dad, Wayne Friedman, watch back her conversation with LuRae Lumpkin on And Then I Did This. Wayne has a front-row seat to the moment it all started: the call she made to him when she spotted that intern flyer. 🔥 In This Episode What Reena watched and learned to go from intern to producer in a single season Why she chose to work for the boss everyone else avoided Why she walked away from a producer title to answer phones in Los Angeles How twenty years of persistence with one publicist led to one of Jerry Springer’s last interviews, and later a piece of an HBO documentary How the Better Call Daddy podcast grew out of daily calls with her father Rebuilding your identity after every move and every role Career change advice for seasoned professionals Wayne’s reactions along the way ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – The creative idea that can’t wait 02:05 – Better Call Daddy and the father-daughter legacy project 05:30 – Intern to producer: what she watched to get promoted 08:20 – A singing scholarship, sports medicine, and the pivot to radio 13:40 – Landing one of Jerry Springer’s last interviews 19:20 – The episode that led to an HBO documentary 23:50 – Rebuilding your identity after every move 26:40 – Leaving the nine-to-five and learning sponsorships on the fly 31:10 – Career change advice for seasoned professionals 37:50 – Confidence, cutting toxicity, and the gold in your inbox ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👤 About Reena Friedman Watts A small-town Kentucky girl turned television producer, Reena is now a podcast host, media coach, and storyteller. She’s a mom of four and 500 episodes into Better Call Daddy, and she lives by one rule: if the idea is real, put it on the calendar or act on it today. 🎙️ About Better Call Daddy Hosted by Reena Friedman Watts with her dad, Wayne Friedman. Stories of resilience, inspiration, and hard-earned wisdom, building a legacy one call at a time. 🔗 bettercalldaddy.com | 📸 Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts 🙏 Thank You to LuRae Lumpkin This conversation originally aired on And Then I Did This. Find more from LuRae: Podcast on Apple Podcasts YouTube LinkedIn You Can Be Free newsletter ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👉 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone standing at their own crossroads. Keywords: Reena Friedman Watts, Wayne Friedman, dad reacts, Better Call Daddy, And Then I Did This, LuRae Lumpkin, Jerry Springer Show, career change, intern to producer
- 2 weeks ago1h 25m
507. The Pain Doc from the Michael Doc: Rob Brownstein on Life as a Working Actor and Dad
Actor, teacher, and dad Rob Brownstein joins host Reena Friedman Watts. You may recognize him as the pain doctor in the Michael Jackson documentary. He’s a working actor, and he talks about what that really looks like: the freelance hustle, the rejection, and the persistence it takes to keep going. Rob traces his path from budding musician to working actor, and what he learned along the way. He also talks about raising two daughters who are chasing their own dreams, and how being a parent has changed the way he thinks about life, art, and his own career. If you love the arts, or you’re trying to figure out how to support the people you love while building a life you care about, this one’s for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN What life as a working actor looks like, ups and downs included How parenting shapes your personal and professional growth Why passion and authenticity matter in any career A look behind the scenes of film and television How to build confidence and push through self-doubt ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Meet Rob Brownstein: working actor, teacher, and dad 05:15 – From musician to actor 15:30 – Supporting your kids’ dreams 25:00 – The reality of working in entertainment 35:45 – Building confidence and overcoming self-doubt 45:00 – Family, passion, and what matters most ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💬 QUOTABLE MOMENTS “You might as well find a job you love, because no matter what you do, it’s going to be freelance, and it’s going to be difficult.” “Confidence comes from having the proof that you can do something.” — Rob Brownstein ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👤 ABOUT ROB BROWNSTEIN Rob Brownstein is a longtime working actor, teacher, and coach based in Los Angeles. His credits span film, television, theater, commercials, and voiceover, including Argo, Mad Men, The Office, Gilmore Girls, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Breaking Bad, Modern Family, Grey’s Anatomy, Young Sheldon, Straight Outta Compton, Blonde, and Velvet Buzzsaw, among many others. He also appears in Michael, the recent and very popular Michael Jackson biopic, where he plays the burn doctor. In addition to acting, Rob runs An Actor’s Space in LA and has been teaching and coaching actors all over the world. He loves talking about the craft of acting, auditions, self-tapes, confidence, career longevity, and why acting classes can be valuable for actors and non-actors alike. Quick Links: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0115282/ An Actor’s Space: https://www.anactorsspace.com/about ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT BETTER CALL DADDY Hosted by Reena Friedman Watts alongside her dad, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman, Better Call Daddy features stories of inspiration, resilience, and the wisdom that comes from experience. bettercalldaddy.com | Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ KEYWORDS: Rob Brownstein, working actor, Michael Jackson documentary, acting, parenting, family, confidence, creative process, Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman
- 3 weeks ago1h 26m
506. From the KKK to Judaism: How TM Garret Reversed a Life of Hate.
What makes someone fall for extremist ideas, and what makes them finally stop believing? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with TM Garret Schmid, a former KKK and neo-Nazi member who broke free of hate and converted to Judaism. TM shares the loneliness, trauma, and need for belonging that pulled him into extremism, the tragedy of his then-wife's kidnapping, and the years of therapy and self-reflection that helped him confront his past. Together, Reena and TM explore forgiveness, why people are drawn to hate groups, and why compassion and real human connection are the most powerful tools against hate. If you've ever wondered how someone leaves a hate movement, or whether anyone can truly change, this conversation is for you. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN - How a former KKK and neo-Nazi member came to embrace Judaism - The vulnerabilities and unmet needs that push people toward extremism - How trauma shapes relationships, and what healing looks like - Why compassion and community are essential to combating hate - How self-worth and self-reflection make lasting change possible ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Meet TM Garret Schmid: former extremist turned advocate 05:15 – The journey to Judaism 15:30 – Confronting trauma and the kidnapping 25:00 – Why people join hate groups 35:45 – How community helps us heal 45:00 – Love, self-worth, and human connection ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💬 QUOTABLE MOMENTS "If I can change one person's life with what I'm doing, then I have succeeded." – TM Garret Schmid "You need to listen to the people around you; it might change your perspective." – TM Garret Schmid ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👤 ABOUT TM GARRET SCHMID TM Garret Schmid is a former white supremacist who left extremism, converted to Judaism, and now speaks about understanding, compassion, and the humanity in everyone. He works with people struggling with identity and the search for acceptance. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎙️ ABOUT BETTER CALL DADDY Hosted by Reena Friedman Watts with her dad, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman, Better Call Daddy features stories of inspiration, resilience, and hard-earned wisdom. 🔗 bettercalldaddy.com 🔗 LinkedIn | Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 👉 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ KEYWORDS: former KKK member, leaving the KKK, KKK to Judaism, former white supremacist, neo-Nazi to Jewish, how to leave a hate group, how people get radicalized, why people join hate groups, breaking free from extremism, overcoming extremism, deradicalization, reversing hate, TM Garret Schmid, TM Garret, trauma and healing, forgiveness, Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman
- Oct 2, 20261h 21m
505. Why Frank Racioppi Chooses Indie Podcasts Over Mel Robbins or Joe Rogan
How does an independent podcaster get on the radar of Forbes? In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Frank Racioppi, Forbes contributing writer and founder of Earworthy, to pull back the curtain on podcast press, podcast reviews, and what editors actually want to see. Frank takes us from his childhood in New Jersey to becoming one of the most passionate champions of the independent podcast community. He explains why he left corporate podcast coverage behind to spotlight indie creators, and why a genuine, human interview beats a polished but empty one every time. Reena and Frank also get into the cutthroat side of traditional media versus the collaborative spirit of the podcasting community, and why collaboration beats competition for anyone trying to grow a show. Whether you're launching your first podcast or you're a seasoned host hunting for media exposure, this episode is packed with practical advice on how to stand out in a crowded market. 🔥 What You'll Learn Why authenticity is the most powerful growth tool in podcasting How Frank went from writing about corporate podcasts to championing independent creators What makes a podcast worthy of coverage in Forbes and other major publications How to conduct interviews that create real connection with your guests and audience Why community and collaboration matter more than competition Lessons from Frank's career as a writer and podcast reviewer ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Frank Racioppi 05:15 – From New Jersey to Forbes contributor 15:30 – Why authenticity wins in podcasting 25:00 – How independent podcasters can stand out 35:45 – Community over competition 45:00 – Frank's biggest lessons from the podcast industry 💬 Quotable Moments "Independent podcasters have a unique voice that deserves to be heard." – Frank Racioppi "The best interviews are the ones where you create a genuine connection with your guest." – Frank Racioppi 👤 About Frank Racioppi Frank Racioppi is the owner and manager of Earworthy, a podcast review publication, and a contributing writer for Forbes. He is dedicated to promoting independent podcasters and sharing their stories with the world. Frank Racioppi is a South Jersey-based author who works as a podcast journalist, and is the author of the following books: "Stop For My School Bus...Or Else" "Away from Home" "Hit Pause For Life" "A Suburban Prison" "Ear Worthy" "The COVID Hotel" "For The Love Of Books" You can find my books on Amazon. 🔗 Connect with Frank: LinkedIn | https://podalization.substack.com/ Frank Racioppi will be speaking at Illuminate tomorrow with Freddy Cruz. If you’re an independent podcaster, this is a great opportunity to hear more from Frank and connect with other people in the podcasting community. About Better Call Daddy Better Call Daddy is hosted by Reena Friedman Watts alongside her dad, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman. Join them for stories of inspiration, resilience, and the wisdom that comes from experience. 🔗 bettercalldaddy.com | LinkedIn | Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts 👉 Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a podcaster who needs to hear it. SEO keywords: Frank Racioppi, Earworthy, how to get featured in Forbes, independent podcasting, podcast press, podcast reviews, podcast growth tips, how to get podcast publicity, Forbes contributor, podcast interview tips, podcast community, Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman
- Sep 30, 20261h 0m
504. A Breath for Sophia: Seeing Ability, Love & Acceptance with Jim Littlefield Dalmares
Happy International Podcast Day! To celebrate, Reena Friedman Watts sits down with a fellow podcaster and gifted storyteller. Jim Littlefield Dalmares is a storyteller, podcaster, and author (Seeing Ability) who turns his experiences as a father into stories that help other parents feel less alone. On Better Call Daddy, he shares the story behind "A Breath for Sophia" and his journey raising a child with disabilities. Jim talks about the emotional rollercoaster of his daughter's premature birth and what it taught him about acceptance, love, and community. He explains why parents do better when they stop trying to "fix" their child and start supporting their unique path. He also covers sibling dynamics, navigating the medical system, and finding your tribe. Whether you're a new parent facing the unexpected, a caregiver, an advocate, or a podcast fan who loves a great story, this episode offers practical, heartfelt guidance. What You'll Learn Why acceptance matters when raising a child with disabilities The story behind "A Breath for Sophia" How storytelling, writing, and podcasting can build community and change lives How to navigate the medical system and advocate for your child How siblings shape family dynamics How to find community support and "your tribe" How to build resilience and adaptability in your child Timestamps 00:00: Meet Jim Littlefield Dalmares, dad, storyteller, podcaster, and author 05:15: The emotional impact of a premature birth 15:30: Shifting from "fixing" to accepting your child 25:00: Navigating the medical system as a parent 35:45: The role of siblings in the family 45:00: Building a supportive community and finding your voice Memorable Quotes "Your life will change when you stop trying to fix your child and start accepting them for who they are." "There are communities out there to support you, and you're not alone in this journey." About Jim Littlefield Dalmares Jim is a storyteller, podcaster, and author. He hosts the Seeing Ability podcast, where he shares stories and insights from parents and professionals in the disability community, and he wrote the book Seeing Ability. Connect with Jim: seeingability.com https://a.co/d/0iHc0x4T About Better Call Daddy Better Call Daddy is hosted by Reena Friedman Watts with Big Daddy Wayne Friedman. Connect: bettercalldaddy.com | LinkedIn | Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts @bettercalldaddypodcast Related Episodes David Hirsch Special Fathers Network https://bettercalldaddy.podbean.com/e/pedaling-through-parenthood-special-fathers-network-david-hirsch/ Florence Ann Romano https://www.podparadise.com/episodes/16095321/ Keywords: International Podcast Day, A Breath for Sophia, Seeing Ability book, Jim Littlefield Dalmares, storyteller, podcaster, author, fatherhood, parenting a child with disabilities, special needs, premature birth, disability advocacy, acceptance, sibling relationships, navigating the medical system, disability community, Seeing Ability podcast, Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts
- Sep 24, 20261h 1m
503. Ex-FBI Analyst on Dating After Divorce
Former FBI intelligence analyst John Petrozzelli, host of the Done With Dating podcast, shares advice on dating after divorce, co-parenting, and what the Boston Marathon bombing investigation taught him about people. Reena Friedman Watts and Big Daddy Wayne Friedman sit down with John to talk about life after the Bureau, fatherhood, and dating as a divorced parent. John worked on high-profile cases, including the Boston Marathon bombing investigation, and explains how that work shaped the way he reads people and relationships. He also talks about raising kids while working in law enforcement, why honesty guided his parenting, and why co-parenting after divorce has to put the kids first. Then the conversation turns to dating today, especially for single parents. John explains how he uses his investigative skills to match people on Done With Dating and why he tells listeners to do the inner work before looking for a partner. Listen if you're dating after divorce, curious about a career in law enforcement, or looking for honest perspective on parenting and relationships. What You'll Learn How John went from FBI intelligence analyst to matchmaker What the Boston Marathon bombing investigation taught him about human behavior How to balance a demanding career with being a dad Why co-parenting works best when the kids come first How to approach dating after divorce Why self-reflection has to come before finding a partner How to build trust and rapport in a new relationship Timestamps 00:00 – Meet John Petrozzelli, former FBI intelligence analyst 05:15 – Balancing an FBI career with fatherhood 15:30 – Lessons from the Boston Marathon bombing case 25:00 – Why dating as a parent is different 35:45 – Using investigative skills in matchmaking 45:00 – Why self-reflection comes before love Quotes from John "Truth and honesty are the cornerstones of everything I do, both in my career and as a father." "I believe in love, and I want others to have hope that their person is out there waiting for them." About John Petrozzelli John Petrozzelli is a former FBI intelligence analyst and the host of the Done With Dating podcast. He combines his investigative background with his understanding of human behavior to help people find lasting relationships. Connect with John: donewithdating.co About Better Call Daddy Better Call Daddy is hosted by Reena Friedman Watts, with Big Daddy Wayne Friedman Connect with Reena: bettercalldaddy.com | LinkedIn | Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts Keywords: ex-FBI analyst, dating after divorce, dating as a single parent, co-parenting advice, John Petrozzelli, Boston Marathon bombing investigation, matchmaking podcast, Done With Dating, Better Call Daddy, Reena Friedman Watts, Big Daddy Wayne Friedman
- Sep 17, 202653 min
502. Roberto Vella III: SpaceX Career, Military Discipline, and Fatherhood as a Young Dad
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts sits down with Roberto Vella III, a former oil field worker turned SpaceX aerospace technician, to talk career reinvention, military discipline, and fatherhood. Roberto shares how he answered Elon Musk's open call for talent and landed a job at SpaceX, describing the chaotic, high energy experience of interviewing alongside hundreds of other hopefuls. He talks candidly about the pressure of working in the aerospace industry, where every launch carries massive stakes and the margin for error is razor thin. The conversation traces Roberto's path from military paratrooper to aerospace technician, and how his time in the service built the resilience, composure, and work ethic that prepared him for a career at one of the most demanding companies in the world. He recounts witnessing rocket launches and explosions firsthand, the tight camaraderie among people working at the edge of what is possible, and even lighter perks of the job, like SpaceX providing food for employees during long shifts. Roberto also opens up about fatherhood, sharing how becoming a young dad reshaped how he thinks about legacy, purpose, and the values he wants to pass on to his children. He talks about the importance of work ethic, adaptability, and staying curious in a fast changing world, from his unconventional career path to teaching himself photography. Whether you're interested in entrepreneurship, career changes, military to civilian transitions, the space industry, or raising kids with strong values, this episode has something for you. What's In This Episode Roberto Vella's career journey from oil fields to SpaceX What it's really like interviewing for a job at SpaceX How military service as a paratrooper shaped his career Witnessing rocket launches and rocket failures up close Life inside SpaceX, including everyday perks like on site food for employees Why family and legacy drive everything he builds Lessons from a non-linear, unconventional career path The role of mentorship and community in career growth How to embrace change and pursue new passions Why work ethic matters most when building a legacy Teaching himself photography as a creative outlet Memorable Quotes From Roberto Vella "The military taught me to look cool under pressure, even when I didn't know what I was doing." "Everything I'm building is for my children. I want them to have the tools to succeed." "If I can learn something that's very hard, then I think other people can." "I want them to have the generational work ethic." From Reena Friedman Watts "You're creating that legacy one call at a time." From Big Daddy Wayne Friedman "It's always worthwhile to be on the Better Call Daddy show." Timestamps Introduction to Roberto Vella III and his background The experience of interviewing at SpaceX Insights from military service and its impact on his career Witnessing rocket launches and the culture at SpaceX The joys and challenges of being a young dad Building a legacy and instilling values in his children About Roberto Vella III Roberto Vella III is a former oil field worker turned aerospace technician who has worked with SpaceX and Stoke Space. A dedicated father and passionate photographer, he is focused on learning new skills and building a lasting legacy for his family. Connect with Roberto Vella III LinkedIn: Roberto Vella III Instagram: Roberto Vella III X (formerly Twitter): Roberto Vella III Connect with Reena Friedman Watts Website: bettercalldaddy.com LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts Keywords: Roberto Vella, SpaceX employee, aerospace industry career, military to civilian transition, paratrooper, career reinvention, fatherhood and legacy, entrepreneurship podcast, Better Call Daddy podcast, Stoke Space
- Sep 10, 202659 min
501. Punk Rock, Endometriosis & Growing Up Shy: Jenny Wuckert's Story
In this episode of Better Call Daddy, host Reena Friedman Watts welcomes Jenny Wuckert, a dynamic musician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, who wears many hats as a punk band member, airline employee, and freelance marriage commissioner. Jenny shares her journey from being a shy kid to rocking the stage with her band, Toaster Bath, and opens up about the transformative power of music in her life. The conversation delves into Jenny's experiences in the local music scene, her love for punk rock, and the cathartic release she finds in performing. She offers valuable advice for young musicians, emphasizing the importance of finding comfort in collaboration and the joy of playing music with friends. As they explore the challenges of being a woman in the punk scene, Jenny recounts the hurdles she faced from gender biases to the importance of authenticity in a world that often rewards performance over honesty. She reflects on her evolution as an artist and the significance of creativity in navigating life's ups and downs. Jenny also candidly discusses her health challenges, including her battle with endometriosis, and the importance of self-advocacy and community support. Her heartfelt stories about caring for her grandmother and the lessons learned from her parents add depth to this engaging episode. If you're interested in music, personal growth, or the punk rock scene, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration. 🎙️ What's In This Episode Jenny Wuckert's journey from a shy kid to a punk rocker The transformative power of music and self-expression Advice for young musicians on collaboration and comfort Challenges of being a woman in the punk music scene The importance of authenticity in the age of social media Health challenges and the significance of self-advocacy Heartwarming stories about family and community support Exploring the evolution of music technology and culture The role of creativity in personal growth and well-being 💭 Memorable Quotes from Jenny Wuckert "Music is a way to express yourself and overcome fear." "Find people you're comfortable with to play music; it makes everything flow more naturally." "If there's anything that I could share with today's youth is that there are so many different ways that you can go about learning something new." "You might go in totally different directions than what you thought." 🗣️ Quotes from Big Daddy Wayne Friedman "You can be shy, you can have idiosyncrasies, but trying to live life to the fullest and to try to be creative at what you're doing, that's what life's all about." ⏱️ Timestamps Time Segment 00:00 Introduction to Jenny Wuckert, punk band member and marriage commissioner 05:15 Jenny's journey from shyness to punk rock 15:30 The importance of collaboration in music 25:00 Challenges of being a woman in the punk scene 35:45 Navigating health challenges and self-advocacy 45:00 Family dynamics and the role of creativity in life 👤 About Jenny Wuckert Jenny Wuckert is a multi-talented musician and freelance marriage commissioner based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. A member of the punk band Toaster Bath, she has been an active participant in the local music scene for years, using her voice to advocate for authenticity and creativity while navigating personal challenges. Thank you Jon Waldman for the intro Check out his episode too 🔗 Connect with Jenny Wuckert Instagram: Jen E. Talia Weddings: J. Harmony Matrimonial 🔗 Connect with Reena Friedman Watts Website: bettercalldaddy.com LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts Instagram: @reenafriedmanwatts Keywords: Jenny Wuckert, punk rock, Toaster Bath, Winnipeg music scene, endometriosis, self-advocacy, women in music, creativity, Better Call Daddy podcast
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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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