Parenting Episodes
Jan. 25, 2023
Writing Her Way to Success: Conversation With Sue Anderson
Sue Anderson first came into my world in 2009. She was asked to interview me so I could share my story on the success of our first online business. I was so nervous leading up to that conversation. Hearing anyone call me a s…
Jan. 18, 2023
When a Mexican & Dominican Dads Flex Their Dad Muscles : Conversation with Manny Digital
Sometimes you meet new people by going to school with them or being raised in the same hood. That’s cool. But you know what’s cooler? Having a good friend introduce you someone they are certain you will hit it off with. Some…
Aug. 24, 2022
Why I Had My Kids Learn to Write & Perform Spoken Word Poetry
I knew that I didn't want my daughters to struggle in communicating. I wanted them to be confident in sharing their thoughts. I wanted them to know they have a voice that matters. So I brought them to their first spoken word…
Aug. 10, 2022
How I Raised Emotionally Intelligent Daughters as a Dad & Without Screwing Them Up
If there is one thing I wish I could give my daughters, it would be the mind map of life’s potholes. I want them to be able to navigate the world a lot better than I did and succeed. We’re parents. We have an advantage. We’v…
Aug. 3, 2022
What Would Daddy Do? | Turning My Kids Into Stoics
I raised my daughters to develop programs. And by "programs," I mean skills and values that I knew would help them become their best selves in the future. The concept of stoicism is one of them. I like to call it the concept…
July 27, 2022
Two Semi-Old Men Movie Review & Rants | Draft Day
Welcome to the first edition of "Two Semi-Old Men Movie Review & Rants." In this podcast episode, I bring on an old friend from the Hood, Armando Tunales. This will be the beginning of a series where we review under-the-rada…
July 20, 2022
The Positivity Clickbait
Have you ever clicked on a “Secrets revealed” video? These stories make us think that no kindness is left in the world anymore. Stories that are branded shocking and jaw-dropping. These are the tales that hold us back from t…
July 13, 2022
A Petty Dad’s Confession: Why I’m Proud of My Smart-ass Kids
I raised my daughters to think on their own. To understand that they are free to express their thoughts. And I’m really proud of that. With respect in mind, doing so does not make them smart-asses. We, as grown adults, shoul…
July 5, 2022
Dad Interviews His Teenage Daughter (Dad Jokes Included)
Every summer since the divorce, I get my daughters for an entire month for summer vacation. I try to give them as many experiences and lessons as possible during that time. This summer vacation is the last legally mandated s…
June 29, 2022
Broke Dad’s Guide to Cheap Yet Educational Games After Divorce
At one point in my life, I had little money to spend. But I still had the responsibility to make sure that my daughters enjoyed their time with me. And that brought out my creative juices. Apart from the need to have fun, th…
June 15, 2022
Truth, Vulnerability & Why I Took My Daughter’s BF On a Bro-Date
Ever since they were small, my goal has always been to show my daughters what a good man is like. I wanted them to know what was possible when it comes to being in a relationship, such as having love and respect and being ca…
March 26, 2021
How to Install Family Pride
As a young father, I came across so many individuals who despised their family and family name. I found this heartbreaking. I had to change that with my daughters. If I could instill a sense of pride in being an Aguirre, the…