164: Sharing Your Story To Inspire Others

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quot Becoming a dad is a big step forward It 39 s a first-time realization that you 39 re responsible for another person quot quot When I got this pro camera I was like I gotta be a pro quot quot Document your journey That 39 s what inspired me to get into podcasting and document my journey quot quot If we shy away from conversations about politics or religion or relationships or LGBTQ then we 39 re never going to feel comfortable enough as dads to have that conversation later with our kids about these things quot quot Every conversation every big conversation little conversation should be coming from within the home with your kids because you 39 re their best source of information quot quot If you 39 re never having the conversations about sex and drugs and alcohol and gender and religion and faith and morals and values they 39 re never going to know these things quot In this episode of the Young Dad podcast Jay interviews Junaid Ahmed a father of four and a content creator They discuss Junaid 39 s journey as a dad and his passion for photography and filmmaking Junaid shares how he got into podcasting and the importance of documenting your journey They also talk about the evolution of blogging and podcasting as platforms for sharing stories and connecting with others It is important for dads to have open and honest conversations with their children about topics such as politics religion relationships and gender If dads shy away from these conversations their children will seek information from unreliable sources Dads need to be the best source of information for their kids and teach them tolerance and acceptance It is crucial to have a solid foundation of belief and values within the home and to lead by example Dads should also be mindful of what they consume as what they put in will affect what comes out in their interactions with others It is important to make personal changes in order to see changes in one 39 s environment and relationships Dads should raise children with morals and teach them to stand for something Finding a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and guidance on the journey of fatherhood Takeaways Fatherhood is a transformative experience that changes one 39 s perspective on life and priorities Passion for photography and filmmaking can lead to a career in content creation Podcasting is a powerful platform for documenting your journey and sharing stories Blogging and guest blogging are effective ways to create and share content Sharing your story can inspire and help others who are going through similar experiences Dads should not shy away from having conversations with their children about important topics such as politics religion relationships and gender If dads avoid these conversations their children will seek information from unreliable sources Dads need to be the best source of information for their kids and teach them tolerance and acceptance It is important to have a solid foundation of belief and values within the home and lead by example Dads should be mindful of what they consume as it will affect their interactions with others Personal changes are necessary to see changes in one 39 s environment and relationships Dads should raise children with morals and teach them to stand for something Finding a community of like-minded individuals can provide support and guidance on the journey of fatherhood 00 00 Introduction and Welcome 02 37 The Journey of Fatherhood and Content Creation 04 35 From Amateur to Pro Junaid 39 s Passion for Photography and Filmmaking 07 37 The Evolution of Podcasting and the Power of Storytelling 10 06 Guest Blogging and Guest Podcasting Creating New Content and Learning from Others 12 12 The Impact of Sharing Your Story Inspiring and Helping Others 22 33 The Importance of Having Open Conversations with Children 28 14 Teaching Children Values Tolerance and Acceptance 30 37 Being Mindful of the Information You Consume 37 03 The Role of Fathers in Shaping the Future Generation — Support this podcast https podcasters spotify com pod show youngdadpod supportClick here to visit this podcast episode