317. From TV Industry to Podcasting: Lessons Learned and Evolution of Better Call Daddy

Published: July 5, 2023, 3:27 p.m.

b"Today's episode features an interview conducted by Kurt Sasso of Two Geeks Talking, but with an exciting twist, me channeling my inner geekiness on the other side of the mic! \\xa0Tune in to find out! \\xa0Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.\\xa0\\nOn this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena shares some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and insights from her journey in podcasting. She kicks off the episode discussing how she approached Evan Carmichael, inspired by his love for being a first podcast guest. The host also opens up about her previous interviews and the challenges of not airing some of them. She delves into how her interview with Evan led to connecting with Nick Hutchinson from BookThinkers, expanding her network within the author community.\\nThe episode takes a personal turn as the host shares her father's interest in being a sperm donor and their own perspective on the matter. They explore the impact of interviewing individuals who have made different choices regarding parenthood, highlighting moments that challenged their own beliefs and broadened their understanding.\\nThe hosts also reflect on powerful interviews they've conducted, including ones that were deeply affected by tragic events. They touch on the process of reviewing interviews with legal and emotional considerations, emphasizing the importance of timing and sensitivity.\\nAdditionally, the host shares her own career journey, from a frustrating sales job to finding her way in the television and film industry. She talks about the various roles she took on, her experiences in production, and her eventual transition to becoming a mother of four.\\nThroughout the episode, the host emphasizes the significance of legacy, family, and personal growth. They explore themes of timing, opportunity, and responsibility, drawing from their own experiences and the stories shared by their guests.\\nAs the podcast grows, the host discusses her efforts to engage with her audience and create a community through platforms like Facebook and LinkedIn. They highlight the value of collaboration, feedback, and continuing conversations beyond the podcast episodes.\\nThe episode wraps up with the host sharing her personal struggles with sleep and the lasting impact of the heartfelt stories they've encountered on their podcasting journey. They express their deep connections with guests and their commitment to maintaining those relationships and supporting their guests' milestones and achievements.\\nJoin us on this insightful and heartfelt episode of Better Call Daddy as we dive into the diverse and profound stories that shape our host's podcasting experience.\\nMark Victor Hansen's interview was mentioned in the episode\\xa0\\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416?i=1000603036889\\n\\xa0\\nConnect with Reena bettercalldaddy.com\\nlinkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts\\ntwitter.com/reenareena\\ninstagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts\\ninstagram.com/bettercalldaddypodcast\\n\\xa0\\nMe and my dad would love to hear from you, drop us a review, reviews help more people find the show, and let us know what you like and what you'd like us to change, please share the show with one friend who you think would be helped by the show ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy\\npodchaser.com/bettercalldaddy\\nAre 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. \\xa0 Namecheap is the world\\u2019s 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\\xa0traditional .com to creative extensions like .fm, .live or .space \\xa0Namecheap is offering Better Call Daddy listeners 20% off an"