Transforming Challenges into Opportunities for Self-Discovery and Connection with Reena Friedman

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Episode 50 • 24th January 2023 • The Eternal Optimist • Matt Drinkhahn

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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