Jul 18, 2024
EP 64 | Manny Montilla: Co-Founder of Fly Dad & Podcast Host | Lessons Learned from Divorce | Exploring and Traveling as a Family |The Impact of Absent Fathers on Society | Effective Discipline Strategies for Children
"The competitive edge is about leading with passion and being strategic about opportunities"
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Our Guest: Manny Montilla
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"Your flyness, typically a lot of dudes that I know had a level of fly before they became parents."
Summary
In this conversation, Daniel Jason Hickman interviews Manny
Mantilla, founder of Fly Dad and co-host of the Fatherhoods
podcast. They discuss Manny's journey as a dad and entrepreneur,
the importance of confidence in fatherhood, and the creation of the
Fly Dad brand. They also touch on topics such as co-parenting,
overcoming obstacles, and the impact of hip-hop on fatherhood. The
conversation highlights the need for dads to prioritize self-care
and be positive role models for their children.
"You have to be okay with things not being about you."
We discuss various topics related to fatherhood, parenting, and
men's mental health. They emphasize the importance of being present
and involved fathers, challenging stereotypes, and supporting each
other as men. They also discuss discipline strategies, the impact
of absent fathers on society, and the importance of self-care and
finding a balance between work and personal life. Manny Digital
shares his perspective on the competitive edge, which he defines as
being strategic about opportunities and leading with
passion.
"Fatherhood is a journey of learning and growth."
Takeaways
- Fatherhood is a journey of learning and growth, and it's important for dads to prioritize self-care and maintain their confidence.
- Co-parenting with a stepchild requires patience, understanding, and a willingness to put the child's needs first.
- Divorce can be a learning experience that helps individuals understand what they want and don't want in a relationship.
- Maintaining a sense of style and confidence as a dad is important for personal well-being and setting a positive example for children.
- Unschooling and homeschooling can provide a more flexible and personalized education for children, allowing them to explore their interests and learn in a way that suits their needs.
- The Fatherhoods podcast provides a platform for dads to share their experiences, learn from each other, and challenge societal norms around fatherhood.
- Being present and engaged with your children, even in small ways, can create lasting memories and strengthen the parent-child bond.
- Taking time to explore and travel as a family can create unique experiences and bring family members closer together. Being a present and involved father is crucial for the well-being of children and the strength of the family.
- Challenging stereotypes and highlighting positive examples of fatherhood is important, especially in the context of hip hop culture.
- Discipline strategies should be fair, consistent, and focused on teaching lessons rather than inflicting harm.
- The absence of fathers has a significant impact on society, including higher incarceration rates.
- Self-care and finding a balance between work and personal life are essential for maintaining mental and physical health.
- The competitive edge is about leading with passion and being strategic about opportunities.
"The stronger we are together, the stronger the individual can be, the more present they will be, the stronger the household will be."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction and Background
03:12
Prioritizing Confidence and Self-Care in Fatherhood
07:10
Navigating Co-Parenting and Stepfatherhood
11:43
The Lessons Learned from Divorce
16:37
Maintaining Style and Confidence as a Dad
22:35
The Impact of the Fatherhoods Podcast
28:00
Creating Lasting Memories and Bonds with Children
35:40
Exploring and Traveling as a Family
38:25
The Importance of Being a Present and Involved Father
44:30
Effective Discipline Strategies for Children
01:05:46
Defining the Competitive Edge: Leading with Passion and Strategic
Thinking