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Dec. 8, 2021

15: The Power of the #GirlDad

15: The Power of the #GirlDad

What’s it really like to be a “#GirlDad” in today’s world? Along with AJ, we are so excited to have two other fathers of young women as our guests on the podcast. On today’s episode, Matthew Cole and Kevin Wright share their perspectives,...

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What’s it really like to be a “#GirlDad” in today’s world? Along with AJ, we are so excited to have two other fathers of young women as our guests on the podcast. On today’s episode, Matthew Cole and Kevin Wright share their perspectives, explore what fatherhood means to them, and answer important questions around navigating the journey of fatherhood in this day and age. We hope you find this episode informative and impactful and enjoy this conversation we had with Matthew and Kevin, whether you have daughters or not.

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In this episode you’ll hear:

  • Some of Matthew and Kevin’s real life experiences as #GirlDads [5:04]

  • A discussion around some of the criticisms surrounding the use of this hashtag [9:05]

  • The importance of recognizing the individuality of your daughters as a #GirlDad [14:17]

  • How fatherhood has changed both Matthew and Kevin [18:27]

  • The steps they each have taken to prepare their daughters in the best way possible for adulthood [24:29]

  • The way that Matthew and Kevin strike the right balance of providing life lessons while protecting their daughters [30:07]

  • Their advice for other #GirlDads who want to support their daughters in navigating the journey of growing up [38:02]

  • The role that tough love plays as a #GirlDad [43:23]

  • What scares both Matthew and Kevin as fathers of young women [44:59]

Links & Resources:

​​Matthew Cole’s Contact Info:
cmatthewscole@live.com

Kevin Wright’s Contact Info:
Kevin@kevindwright.com 
952-207-5339