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!
Episodes
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Monday Aug 23, 2021
Adam Hooper started a sperm donor community in 2014. He’s indirectly helped thousands create families and has 21 children of his own! What are your thoughts around sperm donation? Does God play a role? Does culture play a role? Can complications happen? Tune into today’s episode to find out! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
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Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
What does it feel like right before you come out? Especially, when you are married and have kids to tell that you are gay. Alison writes the story of her daddy coming out, her mom’s response, and what the neighbors thought. What happens a generation later when grandpa is gay? What gets released? What does freedom offer? What’s the process of character development? Find out how she changed it from her story to a story that happened to her. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
Alison is a bestselling, multiple award-winning writer, playwright and performer. Her first book, Honeymoon in Purdah, became a national bestseller and was published in seven countries. Confessions of a Fairy's Daughter is both a memoir and a solo play. The book was nominated for the RBC Taylor Prize, shortlisted for the Edna Staebler Award for Creative Nonfiction, named an Indigo Top 50 Pick, and became a national bestseller. The play’s numerous awards include Best Dramatic Script at New York City’s United Solo, the largest festival of solo theatre in the world.
Alison’s new book, Moments of Glad Grace, has been heralded as "a wise, funny, and tender book, beautifully written and perfectly executed from first to last sentence" by Yann Martel, author of Life of Pi.
Alison is also the creator/facilitator of Memoir Writing Ink., an online program that guides people through the process of transforming personal stories into memoir. She lives in Canada.
Connect with Alison
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Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Most musicians want to live and work in Los Angeles, but not David! His music journey is definitely not traditional at all. From playing rock concerts to teaching film, to then entering the music industry off the stage, he’s done it all. His music has been in some of the biggest shows including Queer Eye For the Straight Guy and Friday Night Lights. He even plays a small piece for Reena! Tune into this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy for more!
David Melbye, originally from Los Angeles, has headed down two semi-related professional paths. The first has been music composing, recording, producing, and promoting. Beginning after college, he has run a series of acoustic and electric rock/folk projects, producing several albums, touring the U.S. and overseas, and garnering copious international press praise. His music has appeared in popular TV shows including: Friday Night Lights, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and One Life to Live. At the same time, David has been pursuing film and media professorship and scholarship. He earned his Masters and Ph.D. in Cinema and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He also holds a Masters in English Literature and a Bachelors in General Literature and Quantitative Economics. David taught a broad range of media courses around Southern California, and then headed overseas, living and teaching in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia. So far, he has published two academic studies, one on psychological landscapes in literature, art, photography, and cinema, and the other on use of irony as social critique in the classic Twilight Zone television series. He is now working on a study on jazz in overseas crime cinema.
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Friday Aug 13, 2021
Friday Aug 13, 2021
From Foster Care to Fighter. Zion wants to make the world more inclusive and he’s doing it through advocacy. He almost didn’t get the chance! His father figures came in the form of coaches. Born with no legs, given up at birth, and now a pro-athlete, Guinness World Record Holder, Netflix star, and Ellen Degeneres show participant. Winner of two Sports Emmy's and nominated for Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Zion Clark and his girlfriend Tei in this special 150th episode! Cheering for you to be the first American athlete to complete in Olympics and Paralympics (2024). Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
Check out his website
Supporting foster care children and young adults with his new merchandise store
Zion Clark on Instagram https://instagram.com/big_z_2020?utm_medium=copy_link
His girl Tei
https://instagram.com/bodacious_teitei?utm_medium=copy_link
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Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
“We can change the way we see the world, ourselves, and what happens to us.”
One single comment made at 7 am changed Burcu’s life forever. This one comment was a catalyst for her career and passions today. What was the comment about? Joy. What’s so important about joy? How did she learn from Tony Robbins in-person? Will she share the secret to great Turkish coffee? Tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy find out!
Connect with Burcu!
Instagram: @joyyburcu
Postcast: Coffee O’clock Podcast
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Monday Aug 09, 2021
Have you ever followed the rules and protocol, even when you thought you had a better way? Have you ever felt unable to speak up for yourself and what you wanted? Have you ever been dismissed when you advocated for yourself or others? Miriam’s gut instincts saved her husband's life… when doctors failed to do so. Everyone can learn from her experience. From the relationship between emotional and physical pain to what a patient advocate is, you will learn so much on this episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. You never know, she might even help you save a life! “We are stronger in places we have been broken" – Hemingway
Miriam’s book
Miriam’s website
Miriam’s YouTube
https://youtube.com/c/MikahFashion
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You can find video extras of Better Call Daddy on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCEwckHRdcV1nkFucIiqNhvA
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Where are my rebels at? Today I speak to the former CEO of Taco Bell and Yum Brands who got his love of marketing from his daddy. As an only child, he learned quickly from the adults around him and was drawn to others who were not afraid to take chances. In fact, he hired them! What happened when KFC ran out of chicken? What happened when someone tried to sue him? Tune into the Better Call Daddy Show to find out! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
Greg Creed was Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Brands from January 2015 to December 2019 and served as a Director of the Board from November 2014 to May 2020. Mr. Creed retired after a successful 25-year career with the Company. He has more than 40 years of extensive global experience
in marketing and operations with leading packaged goods and restaurant brands.
Previously, Mr. Creed was head of Taco Bell, the nation’s leading Mexican-style quick-service restaurant chain. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell in early 2011 after serving as President and Chief Concept Officer and was responsible for driving the overall brand strategy and performance of the business in the U.S. and internationally. He has held various roles with the Company including Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell where he spearheaded the “Think Outside the Bun”
campaign and new product introductions that generated strong sales and profit growth for five consecutive years, as well as Chief Operating Officer for Yum!
Creed earned a business degree from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, was named the 2014 QUT Alumnus of the Year, was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 and currently serves as President of The Friends of QUT in America Foundation. He serves on the Board of Directors for Whirlpool Corporation where he Chairs the Human Resources Committee, Aramark Corporation, NetBase Quid, Sow Good Inc., and Girls Inc. of Orange County. He is also a member of the American Society of Corporate Executives (ASCE).
Since retiring as the CEO of Yum! Brands at the end of 2019, he has started a small unconsulting company called Creed UnCo focused on helping companies with brand building, franchising, culture, and leadership.
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Monday Aug 02, 2021
Monday Aug 02, 2021
On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to a 40-year-old virgin about his experience dating. Despite being in relationships in the past, nothing ever worked out. He’s ready to find love and he’s met with many matchmakers… So what's the hold-up? Why has he chosen to remain a virgin? Has he ever had an orgasm? What does he look for in a woman? Tune in to find out! You might even know someone you can set him up with. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
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Friday Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 1:25 a.m. EDT, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, United States, partially collapsed. As of July 22, 2021, a total of 98 people are confirmed dead, all of whom have been identified. Chiam Naiditch traveled to Florida to aid in the efforts.
Chiam Naiditch a founding member of CCL Shul Members, and a Certified Firearms instructor. Chiam has a strong passion for training and holds 7 Flight Instructor Certificates.
In his former career as a Commercial Airline Pilot, Chiam's experience as a Chief Flight Instructor, Chief Pilot and Member of the FAA Safety Team helped shape his commitment to safety, training, and education.
Chiam is an Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor, has the State Original Firearms Training License and the Unarmed Security Guard Certification. He is also an NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor as well and Chief Range Safety Officer and Range Safety Officer, a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) member, and a graduate of the Skokie Citizens Police Academy.
Chiam has adopted the aviation motto of continuous learning and incorporates this into his shooting and instructing skills. In this episode we talk about situational awareness, safety, and stop the bleed classes. If you want something done you gotta roll up your sleeves and participate! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
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Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Lilian Brasch was diagnosed with centronuclear myopathy at a young age. Similar to muscular dystrophy but not the same. She was told she wouldn’t live past 3 years old. But she survived. She was told she couldn’t lift weights. 2 pounds used to be impossible for her. Today, she lifts 20. But she hasn’t just gained physical strength, she’s gained emotional and mental strength as well. Self love is a daily practice. How did she go from silently suffering to encouraging questions? Tune in to find out. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.
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