Episode 50
Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Self-Discovery and Connection with Reena Friedman
Want to master the art of succeeding in all aspects of life? There's something you're probably ignoring - and it's not hard work, luck, or persistence.
In today's episode, Matt Drinkhahn sits down with Reena Friedman-Watts to discuss the one thing guaranteed to bring you success in all areas of your life. They also share how overcoming life's challenges can make you a more confident person and how Mom-preneurs can excel at business and family life
Reena is a Media Marketing Specialist and host of The Better Call Daddy Podcast. If there's anything to know about her, she lives for the story, the people behind them and bringing them to life. Her knack for storytelling has taken her to unexpected places, from the daytime drama of the Jerry Springer Show to the legal drama of the Judge Alex Show.
Topics Covered:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:20 Reena's experience working on the Jerry Springer Show
- 03:30 The thrilling story that got Reena a promotion on the Jerry Springer production team
- 06:59 How Reena got her last two names, "Friedman-Watts"
- 08:58 Major challenges in Reena's early life
- 12:01 What it takes to be successful in all aspects of life
- 14:21 The benefits of making people feel like you're their best friend
- 17:05 Why you should never change who you are just to fit in
- 18:58 The source of Reena's confidence
- 20:00 Reena's "Why" and what keeps her going
- 22:31 The power and importance of words of affirmation
- 25:17 What makes a good husband?
- 27:29 Mom-preneurship and how to excel at business and family life
- 30:13 A simple tip to help you say No without sounding rude
- 33:33 Reena's podcast and what it's about
- 36:05 What Reena looks for in a podcast guest
- 37:21 Front Row Dads and the makings of better fathers
- 41:38 Reena's definition of an Eternal Optimist
- 43:35 Reena shares a story she's never revealed anywhere else
- 44:55 Parting thoughts
Links and Resources Mentioned
Reena's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/reenafriedmanwatts/
Reena's website - https://bettercalldaddy.com/
Connect with Reena on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/reenafriedmanwatts/
Better Call Daddy Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/better-call-daddy/id1525296416
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