Becoming a Better Ancestor explores how personal development, health, wealth, and parenting intersect to help us show up as the best versions of ourselves—now and for future generations. I’m Teevee, your host, sharing my stories, philosophies, and a big dose of humor and sarcasm, alongside raw honesty and vulnerability. I believe that when you become a better person, you naturally become a better parent—creating a legacy that lasts long after we’re gone. If you hate all the “emo” stuf, keep ...
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What Happens When Fathers Aren’t Heard (Or Allowed to Speak)
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9:47We were just sitting in the car, me and my daughter, talking about music. Then she played a song that quietly broke my heart. It told a story I never want to be part of. About a dad turned into a villain, not by truth but by pain and half truths. That moment made me realize how easy it is to get erased. How fast someone’s story becomes your legacy,…
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How I Taught My Daughters to Celebrate Our Family Name & Legacy
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22:13What if your kids actually loved their last name? Pretty wild idea, right? I didn't like my family name when I was young, and neither did my friends. So when I became a dad, I decided to change that game completely! When my daughter Anastacia came home for spring break, I thought, "Perfect timing!" and got her to spill all our family secrets. Trust…
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While getting my haircut the other day, my stylist asked me, "Are you the jealous type?" It got me thinking about how jealousy often stems from insecurity in relationships. Honestly, if you trust your partner, there's no need for jealousy—it just wastes time and energy. Building a solid connection requires complete trust. If it’s missing, it might …
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Creating a legacy that my grandkids will be proud of has always been my life's passion, and those who've followed my journey know how deeply I care about this. That's why I'm thrilled to announce our rebrand to "Becoming Better Ancestors"! With personal growth stories, conversations with my daughters and fiancée, and documented moments I wish my ow…
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Why People Love Me for saying 'No'—And Sometimes Hate Me for It Too
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10:33In this episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, I’m diving into a topic we often avoid: the art of saying "no." Many of us struggle with the discomfort of rejecting requests, whether it's from friends, family, or colleagues. I’ll share insights on why setting boundaries is so important and how it can actually be liberating. Join me as we explore the re…
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The Parenting Paradox: When Stepping Back Is the Hardest Step Forward.
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10:35You know how we think the worry stops once our kids grow up? Spoiler alert: it doesn't. In this episode, I dive into my own experiences as a dad to adult daughters and even a grandpa. From tracking my kid's car during a storm to learning when to step back, I'm sharing it all. If you've ever felt like parenting is a rollercoaster that never ends, gi…
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How I Saved My Most Cherished Connections with a Simple Trick
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25:18Just wrapped up a new episode of The Teevee Show Podcast about something that's been on my mind lately. Ever notice how relationships can slip away as we get older? It's happened with some of my own family and friends, and I wanted to do something about it. In this episode, I share how I've been working on keeping my connections strong, especially …
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The $50 Christmas Experiment That Changed My Daughters' Lives & Eliminated Xmas Stress Forever
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16:17A $50 Christmas experiment transformed how my daughters understand money, extending far beyond the holidays. I just had to be willing to look like a Grinch in the process. What began as a simple lesson in a moment of desperation, evolved into a profound grasp of financial value, influencing their daily decisions. In this Teevee Show Podcast episode…
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The Role of Fatherhood in My Personal Transformation
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14:55Leading up to the birth of my first daughter, I felt the weight of responsibility and the pressure to grow up. I was just a clueless, lost kid and now I had a kid. Somehow, I had to figure it out. Here we are, 22 years later. But how? I took fatherhood seriously. Dead serious. I even served as PTA president for a year. Yeah, that’s pretty serious. …
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From Crayons to Career Goals: How Parent-Child Connections Shape Careers and Life Lessons
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50:33Get ready for a captivating episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, where I dive deep into a heartfelt and humorous conversation with my lovely daughter, Fe! Together, we navigate the wild journey of her new life as a mom—trust me, there are plenty of laughs and a few tantrums (mostly hers, just kidding!). We not only share our thoughts on the ups and …
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When the Bird Leaves the Nest: A Father-Daughter Tale of Staying Connected & Soaring Into Adulthood
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54:31Hey friends! In this episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, I sit down with my daughter Anastacia for a cozy and candid chat about her college adventures. We dive into everything from her initial fears and challenges to the unexpected joys of learning Python and grappling with complex math problems. It’s not just about academics, though; Anastacia ope…
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Groove Therapy: Overcoming Insecurities One Dance at a Time
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58:37Hey there, Friends! Tune in to this episode of The Teevee Show Podcast where my friend Chris and I dive into our personal dance adventures. From tripping over our insecurities to discovering the incredible community that dance cultivates, we explore how busting a move can open up your world. Whether you’re a dance floor veteran or someone with two …
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Exciting News: From Fatherhood to Grandfatherhood
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7:44Hey everyone, it's Teevee from The Teevee Show Podcast! This episode is a special one where I open up about the highs and lows of my podcasting journey this year, including some unexpected challenges and amazing personal milestones. I'm excited to dive into personal development, share insights on fatherhood and manhood, and introduce you to the inc…
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The Art of Meaningful Conversations | The Teevee Show Podcast
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48:09In this episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, I sit down, again, with my good friend Christopher Sam to dive deep into the art of effective communication. We tackle questions like how to know when you're communicating effectively and the importance of active listening. We also explore the role of fun and play in keeping conversations and relationship…
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Inked Bonds: Family Crests and the Power of Shared Values
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1:00:34I'm thrilled to have the fantastic Chris Sam here with me, and we're about to peel back the layers on something we've all wrestled with the interplay of love and respect in our lives. We're going to share stories, drop some wisdom, and maybe even crack a few jokes along the way. So, keep your headphones on and let this conversation be the soundtrac…
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Beyond the Board: A Podcast on Chess, Life, and Learning
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41:58In this episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, let as delve into the heartwarming journey of how a simple afterschool game club blossomed into a thriving chess community, transforming the lives of students and parents alike through the strategic world of chess. Discover the power of this ancient game in fostering critical thinking and life skills, wit…
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Money Talks with Mike DeGroat: Unpacking Finance & Fatherhood
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1:09:04Join me on the first episode of The Teevee Show Podcast in 2024 where we dive into the intersection of fatherhood, personal development, and the crucial role of finances in our lives. In this episode, we sit down with financial advisor Mike De Groat for a candid conversation about money, mentorship, and the power of delayed gratification. Whether y…
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New Year, New Stories: The Teevee Show Podcast's Passionate 2024 Kickoff!
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8:47Welcome back to the Teevee Show Podcast! As we step into a brand new year, it's time to embrace new beginnings, celebrate life’s milestones, and fuel our passions. In this latest episode, I'm taking you on a journey through the lessons life has tossed my way, and trust me, there's plenty to share! Upcoming this season: Intriguing conversations with…
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Conversations with Fe | The Daddy Daughter Podcast Series
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1:05:26Get ready for a truly special episode of "The Teevee Show Podcast" as I will be joining, once again, with my oldest daughter, Fe. She lends us an insight into a compelling adventure from a recent photoshoot, underscoring the value of crystal-clear communication and instructions. She's learning and growing along the way. Digging deeper, we unveil he…
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Men Talking About Their Emotions / When Brothers Talk
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39:44Welcome to the latest episode of "The Teevee Show Podcast". We bring my best friend, Chris Sam, back to the show for the segment we like to call "When Brothers Talk". Today, Chris and I dive into managing expectations and effective communication in relationships. We'll draw on personal experiences to share key insights, such as the importance of se…
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Building Confidence, Expressing Love, and Valuing Friendships: A Conversation on Choosing Happiness
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45:41Hey there! In this episode, I had a blast chatting with my best friend, Christopher Sam. This is the first in an ongoing series within the podcast that I'm calling: When Brothers Talk. We talked about the power of compliments, choosing happiness, and making small choices that lead to big results. We even chatted about the book "The 12th Degree" by …
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The Low-Maintenance Way to Connect with Friends and Make New Friendships | Conversation with Nick Gray
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48:31Have you ever noticed how difficult it's become to make new friends as you get older? It was just so much easier when we were kids. "TAG. You're it. And now we're friends." If it were only that easy. Do it now, and you might catch a case. Do this instead.... Join us on this podcast episode as we dive into the world of adult friendships and hosting …
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Daddy Daughter Podcast - Asking My Adult Kid on How I Screwed Her Up
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59:04I talk a lot about my daughters and how I raised them. I share my lessons and stories on parenting and how I tried to show up in their lives. Some people (in youtube comments) were so enraged with my beliefs on parenting that they wondered if I was even really a dad because I seemed so clueless. How could I have been so naive as to think it was abo…
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From Layoffs to Success: A Conversation with Jon Loomer (The OG of Facebook Ads)
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1:02:23I'm excited to introduce my guest in the newest episode of The Teevee Show Podcast, the OG of Facebook Advertising himself, Jon Loomer! You’ve probably seen his face on Facebook if you’re in the ad space. He’s very good at his job. Jon and I had a blast discussing his journey in the advertising space. We talked about how he simplified his business,…
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“I Will Die For My Children But Don’t Ask Me to Take Care of My Health”
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1:01:39Both of our immigrant fathers had strokes. My father is disabled and a shell of the man he once was. Charles father died shortly after his stroke. The motivation behind this conversation wasn't one of "happy, happy, joy, joy," but instead, it tackles an issue that plagues many men in immigrant families. This episode is a heavy one. I always find it…
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Meeting My Best Friend on the Dance Floor - A Bromance Story
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1:05:23Chris and I first met on in dance class- dancing with each other. Then I asked him to be my friend. He agreed and the rest is history. Although the story behind that conversation is hilarious. He’s the person I talk to about virtually every aspect of my life and know that he will listen and then offer up his thoughts in the most non-bs way possible…
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Unleashing My Inner Artist: The Story of How I Ditched College, Failed as a Full-Time
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1:13:32Art has been a passion for me since I was a wee lad. I was certain that I would be an artist as a career. I was so committed that I chose not to go to college with the anticipation of becoming this fully paid artist. Foolish, I know. But worse yet, this was before the internet was a thing. Becoming a paid artist today is much easier. Not easy, but …
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Writing Her Way to Success: Conversation With Sue Anderson
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1:17:46Sue 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 success was strange. My bank account would say otherwise. We immediately bonded and became good friends. 14 years later it was …
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When Mexican & Dominican Dads Flex Their Dad Muscles : Conversation with Manny Digital
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1:09:21Sometimes 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. Someone that they feel vibes, walks, and talks like you. Meet Manny Digital. He’s that dude. As soon as we had out first conversat…
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Conversation With the Man Who Changed my Life
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51:48It was 2007ish. I was at a desperate point in my life. I was freshly divorced and knew it was time to make some big bets on myself and my future. My daughters were itty bitty and depended on me getting things figured out. Ladies and gentlemen, meet Mr. Brad Costanzo, That year I met a man in NLP class who would change the direction of my life. He w…
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Why I Had My Kids Learn to Write & Perform Spoken Word Poetry
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8:05I 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 poetry workshop. Which we missed, in essence, yet we also didn’t. But that’s a great story I’ll leave this video to tell. Fol…
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How I Raised Emotionally Intelligent Daughters as a Dad & Without Screwing Them Up
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7:31If 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’ve been through it all, and we’re almost on our way back. We know how the world works. So let’s help our kids do the same. Even…
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What Would Daddy Do? | Turning My Kids Into Stoics
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6:58I 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 of keeping one’s cool because, essentially, that's what it is. Watch today’s video where I share how I became a stoic and how…
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Two Semi-Old Men Movie Review & Rants | Draft Day
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51:47Welcome 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-radar movies that you may have missed. Today, we review the iconic Draft Day, starring Kevin Costner & Jennifer Garner. I'm kiddin…
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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 the truth. From the good and the kind. In today’s video, I share the story of how I've tried to point out the good in the world…
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A Petty Dad’s Confession: Why I’m Proud of My Smart-ass Kids
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6:48I 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, should see this, too. Won't you agree? In this video, I talk about why having healthy discussions with our kids is important. - Fol…
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Dad Interviews His Teenage Daughter (Dad Jokes Included)
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1:02:53Hey! Here's an updated description for podcast. Already added it to the youtube video. 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 summer together. So I made sure it was t…
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Broke Dad’s Guide to Cheap Yet Educational Games After Divorce
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15:40At 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, they were at an age where play was necessary for them to learn a few things about life. At that time, I ended up inventing a gam…
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Biggest Reason Kids Disobey You and Why Pink Elephants Matter
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9:44Allow me to share a parenting tip with you. But first, "Don't think of a pink elephant." Humans have this quirk—when we're told not to think about something, we have to think about it to then not think about it. That is why, right now, you’re still thinking of a pink elephant. Things are no different for our kids who are still figuring out the worl…
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Truth, Vulnerability & Why I Took My Daughter’s BF On a Bro-Date
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10:58Ever 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 cared for. We, the dads, have the responsibility to set the standards so that our children know what to expect or what is possib…
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Are You Your Kid’s Worst Critic and First Hater?
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7:13You can be your kid's first supporter or hater as a dad. Learning to give direct feedback while encouraging our kids is a skill we need to master as dads. We want to make sure they know you see their work and effort. But to truly grow, you must also be able to tell them where they can improve without being jerks. - Follow us on all channel Website:…
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How Pixar & Marvel Helped Me Be a Better Dad
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10:40When people talk about “parenting,” movies rarely come up as the source of inspiration and guide. I’m here to tell you to reconsider. Storytelling already comes naturally to us. We start and end our days with conversations. Films are no different, albeit packaged differently. We do this because stories stick—we share a tale to our kids, and the nex…
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Write or Do Nothing At All- Secret to Being Productive Writer and Creator
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9:48"You have permission to not write. But you don't have permission to do anything else." Neil Gaiman Virtually everyone author that we admire struggles to write. Almost everyone author that we admire struggles to write. Yet they still push themselves. How? Listen to the podcast where I share Neil Gaiman's process and solution. I also share other thou…
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Practicing Safe Debt- How to Teach Kids About Credit, Debt, & FICO
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17:14How I Taught My Daughters About Money & to Practice Safe Debt A dad spends a lot of time worried about keeping our kids safe. Having open and candid conversations around money is as vital as conversations about sex. Listen as I share some of the steps I took to ensure my girls are protected. Here's the video from Ray Dalio where he explains how the…
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Becoming Comfortable with Life's Bloody Reality - A Story for Girl Dads
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7:19#Girldad started trending and became cool. But showing up is more than hashtags and feeling good about ourselves. It requires us to grow up and man up. Let's talk about some of the awkward conversations we need to start having with our daughters early on. Spoken Word poem mentioned in podcast: Dominique Christina - The Period Poem https://www.youtu…
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I became acutely aware of what the term "daddy issues" meant as I started dating after my divorce. I had a ton of them. This fact is apparent to anyone who has read my writing for any length of time. The women that I dated had their daddy issues as well. I learned just how important a father plays in their children's lives, for both sons and daught…
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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, then many other lessons would be easier to teach. But how can family pride be installed in their source code?…
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Portfolio of Success l How I Helped My Daughters Develop Confidence and Speak With Power
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8:13They can shoot a basketball with decent form. They throw and catch a football (often better than most boys). They can write with power and vulnerability, step on stage, and share their truth with a room full of people. They can draw, paint, shoot, and edit. I’ll stop there. They can do so much so well at such a young age. This is my daughters’ Port…
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“I will never drink,” screamed little 7-year-old Teevee. Hearing my father vomit in the toilet after a long night of drinking is a memory I will have eternally etched in my mind. I wondered why anyone would drink so much that they would eventually have to throw up. It made no sense.By Teevee Aguirre
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“I will never drink,” screamed little 7-year-old Teevee. Hearing my father vomit in the toilet after a long night of drinking is a memory I will have eternally etched in my mind. I wondered why anyone would drink so much that they would eventually have to throw up. It made no sense. Read, listen, and watch the full episode on my blog: https://www.t…
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