Better Call Daddy

Kurt Sasso started his love affair with technology during his high school days where he was part of the school band, the IT club, and the football team. He went into the IT field right after college and consistently worked his way up from being a system administrator and technical support personnel to a data analyst leading projects and managing data for higher-ups. For him, the IT industry was a great industry to be in, especially during the dot-com bust period. Though he never fulfilled his prediction of becoming a hacker, he loved every bit of the journey he had taken.   Kurt Sasso always had a passion for the entertainment industry. From a young age, he was fascinated by all entertainment from comics, film, and television and dreamed of one day being a part of it. In 2008, Kurt created Two Geeks Talking, a podcast and then a show that gives a platform to talented and creative individuals in the entertainment industry. The show has been a great success and has become a staple for fans of comics, film, television and even musicians. Through his interviews, Kurt provides in-depth insights into the creative process as well as the introspective nature of what makes a person creative and passionate about their respective industry. After working in the IT industry for 20 years, Kurt decided to follow his passion and returned to university to pursue a degree in Communications, Media, and Film and Visual Arts, which allowed him to gain a deeper understanding of the creative process behind different mediums. Throughout his career, Kurt has interviewed many of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, including actors, writers, directors, producers, comic writers and artists. His ability to connect with his guests and get them to open up about their life and work has made Two Geeks Talking one of the more popular shows to date. Kurt's love of interviewing talented and creative people has never waned in the 15 years since he started Two Geeks Talking. He continues to provide a platform for showcasing incredible talent, and his passion for the entertainment industry shines through in every episode of his show/podcast. Connect with Kurt https://twogeekstalking.podbean.com (or on any of your audio streaming services you like) and his YouTube channel at    / tgtmedia   Visit his website at http://tgtmedia.com and explore all his social media through his Linktree at https://www.linktree.com/twogeekstalking   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy   Are you a popular podcaster or a rising influencer? Or do you have a great idea for an online business? Then you should know that every great website starts with an awesome domain name. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions, from the traditional dot com to creative extensions for podcasters like dot fm, dot live, or dot space.   Namecheap is the world’s 2nd largest domain registrar, with nearly 17 million domains under management and a top web service provider for everything you need to launch an amazing website. Namecheap offers hundreds of domain extensions from the traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space  Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off any non-premium domain name for its first year of registration with the code REENA20. The offer cannot be combined with any existing sales but can override any current sale if its discount is less than 20%. The code is valid for all new and existing Namecheap customers. You can register up to 10 domains per account with this code.    To get a domain name with a 20% discount (including .com and 455 other extensions). Go to namecheap.com , search for your desired domain, and use the code REENA20 at checkout.    Castmagic is the ai tool I use for show notes and podcast title ideas, it has helped save me tons of time. I talked about it in this episode.  Please use my affiliate link if you sign up. https://www.castmagic.io/?via=reena

On this episode of the Better Call Daddy show, we sit down with Lauren Cooper, a seasoned producer who has worked in TV, film, and even as a mommy blogger influencer.  She shares about how she got started at MTV’s show “Made”, her role as a line producer, and her journey of prioritizing work-life balance after becoming a mother.  Lauren also talks about her unique tradition of dancing with her father, her struggles with being cold on set, and her unconventional start to her relationship with her husband.  We also dive into the importance of networking, building genuine connections, and the value of asking to “pick someone’s brain.”  Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of production and a heartwarming conversation about the joys and challenges of motherhood.   Do you feel like your family raised you well?  Did your family know how to communicate?  Lauren and I talk about how being a mom makes you work harder and more efficiently!  There is no reason why you can’t have it all!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   Lauren is an output-driven Producer with over ten years of hands-on experience. Her passion for production and high standards for excellence in delivery ensures quality work in all her projects. She is an agency producer and a line producer who has created many large-scale and small budget advertising campaigns, as well as worked on many television and film projects that have aired on NBC, ABC and CBS.   Website: laurenbcooper.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/theellebeeblog   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy

On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Jihi Bustamante covers a wide range of topics from legacy to parenting to learning languages.  She discusses how perceptions of legacy have shifted over time and how leaving behind a business that impacts people’s lives is a crucial part of that legacy.  She also shares advice on navigating marriage, business partnerships, and parenthood, as well as discussing how the skills learned in the CIA can also apply to personal relationships.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Jihi Bustamante is a former covert CIA intelligence officer and international threat specialist. Her background includes critical support to joint military, NGO, and international aid missions as well as personal security missions supporting high-value US leaders and international heads-of-state. After more than 20 years dismantling and destroying illicit networks worldwide, Jihi decided to commit her talents and creativity to building the life of her dreams with her husband, Andrew, and their two children in Florida. Jihi is now the COO and co-founder of the world's first ever digital spy training platform, EverydaySpy.com Key topics Discusses the importance of raising respectful children who can make their own decisions and stand up for themselves  Explores the CIA’s mission in gathering intelligence and case officers’ skill in cultivating trust through manipulation  How skill sets and awareness can apply to colleagues, management, and relationships  Discusses the challenges that police officers and agents face in prioritizing threats   Here is the Konkrete interview mentioned in episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zyajcdjiA0   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy

How can you apply lessons from the CIA to your personal and professional life?  Andrew Bustamante has done it!  On this episode of the Better Call Daddy show we dive into a range of topics from education systems to religion, parenting, and working for the CIA.  Our guest speaker shares insights from various personal experiences and his work as an intelligence officer. What is it like to be a traveling entrepreneur, especially as a dad?  What does fatherhood look like and what are his parenting protocols?   Kids want their parents to be in the double-decker fort with them!  What’s the difference between schooling at home vs. homeschooling or unschooling?  Who is Andrew Bustamonte as a husband, grandson, and boyfriend?  What are his thoughts on a higher power since he’s traveled the world? Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   Key topics Both public and private school systems are dangerous as they mold children into the adult the school wants them to be The future must be considered when choosing an education system for children Children must be prepared for a university system and workforce that will look different in ten years Sending multiple children to one teacher results in a loss of personalization and standardized experience  What are the differences between producers and consumers applied to the intelligence collection The CIA is not like the movies Many dedicated employees sacrifice their health and personal lives    Andy Bustamonte is an improvement junkie; a former covert CIA intelligence officer, US Air Force combat veteran, and Fortune 10 corporate advisor. He surrounds himself with knowledge, experiences, and people who help him grow and he looks for opportunities to share what he's learned with others at https://EverydaySpy.com and on my Everyday Espionage Podcast   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy      

How could widowhood happen to both Debbie Weiss and her dad?  What are tips for dating midlife?  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Debbie got a masters degree in fine arts at 56!  She’s is a lawyer turned writer, and has a special bond with her dad too!  Her essays have been published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Woman’s Day, Elle Decor, Good Housekeeping, and Reader’s Digest. Her blog The Hungover Widow offers empathy to those who find themselves alone middle age. Debbie Weiss is a former attorney who earned her MFA in creative nonfiction from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2020. A native of the Bay Area, she turned to writing after George, her husband and partner of more than three decades, died of cancer in April 2013, and she found herself single and living alone for the first time in her life. Weiss’s essays have been published in The New York Times's “Modern Love” column, HuffPost, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Elle Décor, and Reader’s Digest, among other publications. She lives in Benicia, CA with her second life partner, Randal. Connect with Debbie: Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/debbieweissauthor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbie_weiss_author/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DWeissWriter Website: https://thehungoverwidow.com/ Purchase “Available As Is”: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/1324017.Debbie_Weiss Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Available-As-Midlife-Widows-Search/dp/164742237X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1JLADG9KGH13C&keywords=available+as+is+debbie+weiss&qid=1665773224&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkxIiwicXNhIjoiMC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjAuNTEifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=available+as+is%2Caps%2C255&sr=8-1   Ronit Plank episode mentioned https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-the-themes-in-your-story-featuring-debbie-weiss/id1612365112?i=1000604083470 Huffington Post article https://www.huffpost.com/entry/husband-32-years-widow-grief_n_641866eae4b0fef1524533ed   Connect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Ratings and reviews make our day!  Subscribe and let us know what you like and who we should have on! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy  

Is comedy a calling? How do you become memorable on stage and get the audience to connect with you?  Can you take criticism?   Monroe Martin III is a colorful and imaginative comedian with a lifetime of hard knock experiences that have been spun into side-splitting jokes and stories. Monroe was born and raised in Philadelphia, one usually wouldn't find Monroe's life story laughable.  After all how inappropriate is it to laugh at a foster child who jumped around from one dysfunctional family to another?   Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Monroe Martin has appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, NBC, Amazon Video, MTV, VH1, TRU TV, E!, TV Land, and AXSTV. Connect with Monroe https://youtube.com/@MonroeMartinIII This comedy podcast strives to find balance in the world, one joke at a time, hosted by the hilarious Monroe Martin.  Email your questions to TheMonroeMartinPodcast@gmail.com Support Monroe’s podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themonroemartinpodcast/support https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monroe-martin-podcast/id1657260041   Episode 150 with Zion Clark mentioned in episode  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416?i=1000531955745   Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Me and my daddy would love to hear from you  podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy  

From the documentary Sex Trafficking in America Heidi Chance has made it her mission to fight human trafficking, educate the community, and spread awareness!  What are the tactics sex buyers use towards victims of sex trafficking?  How has the evolution of law enforcement changed?  How many victims are there?  How can parents protect their kids? Today we are talking about the frustrations investigators face in prosecuting sex buyers and what can be done!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Detective Heidi Chance recently retired after serving 25 years with Phoenix Police Department. She spent 13 years of her career working as an undercover detective in the H.E.A.T (Human Exploitation and Trafficking) Unit.  In this unit she conducted investigations targeting sex buyers and traffickers. She has also trained many officers in undercover schools and has presented on Sex Trafficking cases she’s worked across the United States sharing her experience. Detective Chance, now retired, has been consulting law-enforcement agencies and training officers in undercover operations targeting sex buyers and traffickers, as well as other undercover operations. She has also created a course for general sex trafficking awareness for the public. The course "The Power of Awareness" is available on the website ahanceforawareness.com.  Detective Chance amongst others is featured in the Frontline, PBS documentary “Sex Trafficking in America.“   Here is the course description for the Power of Awareness course which can be accessed at the website achanceforawareness.com.   Power of Awareness Course Module 1 Defining the problem This module will discuss the definition of Human Trafficking and its differences from Human Smuggling.    Current statistics are shared about the growing problem specifically of sex trafficking.   Module 2 Evolution of the problem and law enforcement response In the module, Detective Chance will discuss the change in perspective law enforcement went through as they responded to the sex trafficking problem.   Module 3 A discussion about victims Victims' vulnerabilities will be discussed in this module.  How traffickers use coercion & control to manipulate victims.  The role of the internet and its contribution to the sex trafficking problem. A discussion about minors involved is sex trafficking is included.   Module 4 Sex Buyers This module will cover sex buyers and their contribution to the demand for the sex trafficking problem. Some of the consequences buyers face will also be discussed.   Module 5 Traffickers This module will discuss the grooming and recruitment tactics traffickers use to find and keep victims and the dynamics of a traffickers business.   Module 6 Recognizing possible trafficking and how to report This module will go over the potential indicators of sex trafficking and how to report suspected sex trafficking.   Final Module  The conclusion of the course will include information about what YOU can do to help with the fight against sex trafficking.    Link to documentary https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Sex-Trafficking-in-America.jpeg?mibextid=uc01c0 Connect with Heidi Chance https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-chance-86868334 https://instagram.com/a_chance_for_awareness?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast My dad and I would love to hear from you, please drop us a review and subscribe let us know what topics you’d like us to cover podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy    

What problems do YouTubers have?  What do they need and want?  Providing value gets their attention and creates opportunities!  What’s the formula for success?  Tune in! Sam Weinstein was just a 14 year old Mindcraft kid who created some online games then some of the biggest names on YouTube took notice which ultimately led to him selling his first company at 20! Sam Weinstein is an American entrepreneur and Host of The Sam Weinstein Show. He’s worked with the world's top YouTubers before he built an American apparel brand to $1.5M and exited. Now he helps Shopify apparel brands optimize their business. What we wear is our message!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Connect with Sam https://samweinstein.co/ Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts   Help us me and my daddy with our wisdom rating drop a 5 star review and subscribe  ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy    

“I’m the daughter of the man you killed.” That is the message today’s guest Rosie Kuhn sent to her dad’s killer. Today’s guest did the unimaginable she forgave her father’s murderer and defined the meaning of life!  How can we forgive? How can we grieve?  How can we heal?  You have to feel it to heal it! Rose Kuhn and I met through Evan Carmichael’s supportive community (my first podcast episode).  She wanted to gain confidence in public speaking so she started by creating hundreds of live videos!  That’ll do it!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Shoutout IG live with Angela! Here’s the bio:  Rose Khun is a Somatic Breathwork Practitioner, who is passionate about helping others heal through the power of forgiveness. Through her work, Rose facilitates deep healing and transformation by helping her clients connect with their bodies and release emotional blockages. Her experience and insight make her an inspiring guide for those seeking to overcome emotional pain and find inner peace. Healing the Inner Child book mentioned in episode  Reconciliation: Healing the Inner Child https://a.co/d/3qfrXai Connect with Rose https://linktr.ee/therosierose?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=2ab97ca8-5f85-45b9-b3e6-03406988dc94 Instagram Rose https://instagram.com/the_rosie_rose_?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena My dad and I would love to hear from you ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy        

What’s it like to be a content creator?  Today we are talking to a former celebrity chef, reality tv show cohost of Brothers Green, who once dreamed of being a rockstar.  Yoshua Greenfield says at first it’s exciting then you start to feel like a caged animal.  You have to break down who you are and who you think you are.  Parents go through their own process of figuring things out as well! Today we are talking about the death of the ego, understanding who we are, and what we project.  Not all barefoot people are the same!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.   After moving to Brooklyn to pursue a life as a musician and rock star Yoshua fell into a terrible depression, lost his way and began feeling as though life was empty and meaningless, even considered ending it all. Through a weird and wonderful twist of fate, he fell upon a series of teachings that showed him that he wasn’t crazy but rather starting to wake up to the true nature of reality. He saw that he wasn’t depressed, but was experiencing a deep inner state of rest (deep-rest), his soul desperately seeking a break from the character he had been playing. Having nearly no previous understanding of the “spiritual path,” and only a desire to burn all that was false to the ground, he began shedding all of the lies and conditioned belief holding him in fear and began to see what it meant to live life in tune with clarity and truth—in harmony with all.  As life is often filled with surprises, the universe began pointing Yoshua in a rather interesting direction which led him to creating an alternative cooking show with his brother and getting signed to a major TV deal where he traveled the world and went on adventures cooking for celebrities. Excited by these new possibilities but feeling conflicted to be amongst a world of wealth and corporate greed, Yoshua began seeing the character he was creating to deal with it all and after seven years of garnering a success he had never dreamed of, he(metaphorically speaking) burnt the house down and was finally free of any perceived self and began focusing on the work he has been doing for the last many years—guiding others that have already woken up from the Matrix and supporting them to live life beyond fear. For the past ten years Yoshua has also studied the ancient art of sound healing and has been guiding people to unlock their innate musical gifts and experience music as a form of connection and vibrational healing. He hosts song circles as a way to bring about connection amongst fellow humans and has been creating improvised music with one of his favorite bands Yaima and has performed with them on a number of occasions. He also teaches people how to develop a clear and conscious relationship to the foods they consume and how mindful eating can support all areas of your life. He hasn’t worn shoes in three years and can’t get enough of telling people about the glorious benefits of living a more barefoot forward life. Yoshua has studied a variety of different healing practices and resonates mostly with Zen Buddhism and Non-Duality as he has seen how they can help anyone make sense of all aspects of life and live in the present, creating a life of your own design. He has written a series of 5 books that delve into the simple concept of taking off the false self to uncover who you really are through a variety of mediums—cooking, music, mindful conversations and living barefoot. Yoshua is merely a reflection of what is possible when you live outside of fear, connected to all the gloriousness that is. From this place there are no levels of hierarchy, no destination to get to, from this place all makes perfect sense when we realize who we truly are.  Shout out Benoit Kim for the intro!     Connect with Reena https://youtube.com/c/BetterCallDaddy bettercalldaddy.com linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts twitter.com/reenareena instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts instagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast   Me and my dad would love to hear from you ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy podchaser.com/bettercalldaddy