Listen "From Prom Nights to Life Lessons: Fatherhood in Action W/ Russ Kimura"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, host Oscar talks to Russ Kimura, founder of Fathers with Daughters (FWD) in Hawaii. Russ shares his journey from being a passionate dad to creating a thriving dad-focused community aimed at helping fathers become more present and intentional in their relationships with their daughters. They discuss the motivation behind organizing events like father-daughter proms and the importance of teaching work ethic, handling failure, and creating memorable moments. Russ also highlights his charitable work with Hoʻōla Nā Pua, an organization combating child trafficking. The conversation emphasizes the need for fathers to raise their standards, be present, and foster strong, confident daughters.
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Combat Child Trafficking w/ Hoʻōla Nā Pua
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00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast
00:14 Meet Russ Kimora: Founder of Fathers with Daughters
00:33 Father-Daughter Prom and Community Building
00:54 Oscar Welcomes Russ to the Podcast
02:50 Russ's Background and Journey to Fatherhood
05:10 Entrepreneurship and Family Life
06:57 Creating Memorable Moments with Daughters
08:44 The Importance of Presence and Intentionality
12:19 Teaching Resilience and Handling Disappointment
16:28 Raising Standards and Work Ethic
31:17 The Circle Back Principle and Humility
35:31 Intentional Parenting: Choosing Your Words Wisely
38:08 Balancing Work and Home Life
39:21 The Challenge of Problem-Solving at Home
42:41 The Joy and Responsibility of Fatherhood
49:30 Creating a Community for Fathers
55:18 The Birth of Fathers with Daughters (FWD)
01:06:06 Supporting a Greater Cause: Charity and Events
01:09:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Fathers
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