Better Call Daddy

Most musicians want to live and work in Los Angeles, but not David! His music journey is definitely not traditional at all. From playing rock concerts to teaching film, to then entering the music industry off the stage, he’s done it all. His music has been in some of the biggest shows including Queer Eye For the Straight Guy and Friday Night Lights. He even plays a small piece for Reena! Tune into this week’s episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy for more!   David Melbye, originally from Los Angeles, has headed down two semi-related professional paths. The first has been music composing, recording, producing, and promoting. Beginning after college, he has run a series of acoustic and electric rock/folk projects, producing several albums, touring the U.S. and overseas, and garnering copious international press praise. His music has appeared in popular TV shows including: Friday Night Lights, Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, and One Life to Live. At the same time, David has been pursuing film and media professorship and scholarship. He earned his Masters and Ph.D. in Cinema and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. He also holds a Masters in English Literature and a Bachelors in General Literature and Quantitative Economics. David taught a broad range of media courses around Southern California, and then headed overseas, living and teaching in Jordan, Saudi Arabia, China, and Russia. So far, he has published two academic studies, one on psychological landscapes in literature, art, photography, and cinema, and the other on use of irony as social critique in the classic Twilight Zone television series. He is now working on a study on jazz in overseas crime cinema.   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

From Foster Care to Fighter.  Zion wants to make the world more inclusive and he’s doing it through advocacy.  He almost didn’t get the chance!  His father figures came in the form of coaches.  Born with no legs, given up at birth, and now a pro-athlete, Guinness World Record Holder, Netflix star, and Ellen Degeneres show participant. Winner of two Sports Emmy's and nominated for Short Film Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.  Zion Clark and his girlfriend Tei in this special 150th episode!  Cheering for you to be the first American athlete to complete in Olympics and Paralympics (2024).  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Check out his website  zionclark.com  Supporting foster care children and young adults with his new merchandise store https://zionnoexcuses.com/ Zion Clark on Instagram https://instagram.com/big_z_2020?utm_medium=copy_link His girl Tei  https://instagram.com/bodacious_teitei?utm_medium=copy_link Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy      

“We can change the way we see the world, ourselves, and what happens to us.” One single comment made at 7 am changed Burcu’s life forever. This one comment was a catalyst for her career and passions today. What was the comment about? Joy. What’s so important about joy? How did she learn from Tony Robbins in-person? Will she share the secret to great Turkish coffee? Tune in to Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy find out!   Connect with Burcu!  Instagram: @joyyburcu  Postcast: Coffee O’clock Podcast    Burcu Onaranel is an Inspirational Life Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and the owner of Joyy! Marketing and Coaching. Also the creator and the host of Coffee o'clock Podcast.   Joyy! helps women who are lost and stuck in their life to gain confidence and clarity about what they do professionally, find joy and own their authentic self.   Burcu is also an International & Motivational Speaker and the Creator of an international self-development and speaking platform called The Joy of Speaking Club. One of her top speeches is about comfort zone. She believes that when people leave their comfort zone, they can find their authentic self.   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy      

Have you ever followed the rules and protocol, even when you thought you had a better way? Have you ever felt unable to speak up for yourself and what you wanted? Have you ever been dismissed when you advocated for yourself or others? Miriam’s gut instincts saved her husband's life… when doctors failed to do so. Everyone can learn from her experience. From the relationship between emotional and physical pain to what a patient advocate is, you will learn so much on this episode of Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space for Controversy. You never know, she might even help you save a life! “We are stronger in places we have been broken" – Hemingway Miriam’s book http://bit.ly/HealwithGold Miriam’s website  http://www.mikahfahsion.com/ Miriam’s YouTube  https://youtube.com/c/MikahFashion   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy   You can find video extras of Better Call Daddy on YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UCEwckHRdcV1nkFucIiqNhvA        

Where are my rebels at?  Today I speak to the former CEO of Taco Bell and Yum Brands who got his love of marketing from his daddy.  As an only child, he learned quickly from the adults around him and was drawn to others who were not afraid to take chances.  In fact, he hired them!  What happened when KFC ran out of chicken?  What happened when someone tried to sue him?  Tune into the Better Call Daddy Show to find out!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Greg Creed was Chief Executive Officer of Yum! Brands from January 2015 to December 2019 and served as a Director of the Board from November 2014 to May 2020. Mr. Creed retired after a successful 25-year career with the Company. He has more than 40 years of extensive global experience in marketing and operations with leading packaged goods and restaurant brands. Previously, Mr. Creed was head of Taco Bell, the nation’s leading Mexican-style quick-service restaurant chain. He was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell in early 2011 after serving as President and Chief Concept Officer and was responsible for driving the overall brand strategy and performance of the business in the U.S. and internationally. He has held various roles with the Company including Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell where he spearheaded the “Think Outside the Bun” campaign and new product introductions that generated strong sales and profit growth for five consecutive years, as well as Chief Operating Officer for Yum! Creed earned a business degree from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane, Australia, was named the 2014 QUT Alumnus of the Year, was awarded an honorary doctorate in 2019 and currently serves as President of The Friends of QUT in America Foundation. He serves on the Board of Directors for Whirlpool Corporation where he Chairs the Human Resources Committee, Aramark Corporation, NetBase Quid, Sow Good Inc., and Girls Inc. of Orange County. He is also a member of the American Society of Corporate Executives (ASCE). Since retiring as the CEO of Yum! Brands at the end of 2019, he has started a small unconsulting company called Creed UnCo focused on helping companies with brand building, franchising, culture, and leadership.   Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

 On this episode of Better Call Daddy, Reena talks to a 40-year-old virgin about his experience dating. Despite being in relationships in the past, nothing ever worked out. He’s ready to find love and he’s met with many matchmakers… So what's the hold-up? Why has he chosen to remain a virgin? Has he ever had an orgasm? What does he look for in a woman? Tune in to find out! You might even know someone you can set him up with.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 1:25 a.m. EDT, Champlain Towers South, a 12-story beachfront condominium in the Miami suburb of Surfside, Florida, United States, partially collapsed. As of July 22, 2021, a total of 98 people are confirmed dead, all of whom have been identified.  Chiam Naiditch traveled to Florida to aid in the efforts. Chiam Naiditch a founding member of CCL Shul Members, and a Certified Firearms instructor. Chiam has a strong passion for training and holds 7 Flight Instructor Certificates. In his former career as a Commercial Airline Pilot, Chiam's experience as a Chief Flight Instructor, Chief Pilot and Member of the FAA Safety Team helped shape his commitment to safety, training, and education. Chiam is an Illinois State Police Concealed Carry Firearms Instructor, has the State Original Firearms Training License and the Unarmed Security Guard Certification. He is also an NRA Certified Pistol and Rifle Instructor as well and Chief Range Safety Officer and  Range Safety Officer, a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) member, and a graduate of the Skokie Citizens Police Academy. ​ Chiam has adopted the aviation motto of continuous learning and incorporates this into his shooting and instructing skills.  In this episode we talk about situational awareness, safety, and stop the bleed classes.  If you want something done you gotta roll up your sleeves and participate!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy  

Lilian Brasch was diagnosed with centronuclear myopathy at a young age.  Similar to muscular dystrophy but not the same. She was told she wouldn’t live past 3 years old. But she survived. She was told she couldn’t lift weights. 2 pounds used to be impossible for her. Today, she lifts 20. But she hasn’t just gained physical strength, she’s gained emotional and mental strength as well.  Self love is a daily practice.  How did she go from silently suffering to encouraging questions? Tune in to find out.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy        

The Love Rabbi who prefers to be called the People’s Rabbi is here on Tu B’Av! It’s like Valentine’s Day, a Jewish holiday reflecting on the values love and friendship.  It feels so good to be loved! Isn’t that why were created? “Humans, all of us, were not meant to be alone. Those relationships can take many forms, but at the end of the day, it just is better to be with others.” Love just takes that one level up.  Today we have "the Love Rabbi" from the hit documentary series, Kosher Love.  In the first episode Rabbi Yisroel Bernath talked about why he believes marriage is a lost art!  In this episode he calls my daddy live and gives tips about dating for marriage.  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Yisroel Bernath is an American Hassidic rabbi, actor, screenwriter and podcaster active in Canada. Bernath is spiritual director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.      

Today we have "the Love Rabbi" from the hit documentary series, Kosher Love. This episode is cut into part 1 and part 2 so be sure to tune into part 2 next.  Rabbi Yisroel Bernath knew from a very young age he wanted to be a rabbi!  He loves people and believes in marriage.  He’s made many matches and today we are talking about how and why he believes marriage is a lost art!  Does marriage really matter in the 21st century?  What am I going to get out of it? Tune in to find out!  Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy! Yisroel Bernath is an American Hassidic rabbi, actor, screenwriter and podcaster active in Canada. Bernath is spiritual director at Chabad of NDG and the Jewish Chaplain at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Me and My Daddy would love to hear from you! ratethispodcast.com/bettercalldaddy