#21 Influential Women in Our Lives

🎙️ Podcast Show NotesEpisode 021: “Influential Women in Our Lives”In this reflective and deeply personal episode of Coffee and Conversations for MEN, Jay and Brian shift the spotlight to the women who helped shape the men they’ve become.From grandmothers to mothers, wives to daughters, therapists to leaders. This episode explores the habits, values, and standards passed down through lived example, quiet strength, and unwavering presence. It’s not about perfection, it’s about influence.Using five core pillars 1. The Greatness of Grandmas, 2. Service &Sacrifice, 3. Brilliant-Brave-Bold, 4. Boundaries & Behaviours, and 4. Leadership & Learning—Jay and Brian unpack the lessons that were formed in kitchens, car rides, difficult conversations, and everyday moments that often go unrecognized.This episode is a salute. A moment to slow down, reflect, and give credit where it’s long overdue.If you’ve ever stopped to think about who helped shape how you show up today—this episode is for you.🎯 Episode Highlights00:46 – OverviewSetting the tone: Why this conversation matters.2:11 – What’s in Your Cup?4:04 – The Why?Where our habits really come from, and why influential women deserve more recognition in the conversation around masculinity.5:30 – The Greatness of GrandmasThe quiet strength of grandmothers. Lessons in resilience, unconditional love, tradition, and the foundation of family values that continue to echo through generations.12:50 – Service & Sacrifice (Mothers)Early mornings, late nights, and everything in between. Exploring the lived example of selflessness, discipline, and showing up, especially when it’s hard.20:05 – Brilliant, Brave, Bold : Wives, Daughters (27:41) &Granddaughter (35:07)The women closest to us today, challenging us, inspiring growth, and raising the standard. A conversation about respect, accountability, and evolving as men through these relationships.39:00 – Boundaries & Behaviours (Therapists & ProfessionalInfluences)The women who challenge our thinking, hold us accountable, and help us understand emotional regulation, communication, and self-awareness.49:51 – Leadership & Learning (Bosses & Leaders)Lessons in leadership, growth, and perspective. How women in leadership and education have shaped how we think, lead, and continue to learn.💡 Key Takeaways:-Influence doesn’t always come from loud moments, it’s built inconsistency and example. -The habits we carry often started long before we recognized them. -Strength isn’t just taught, it’s modelled. -Respect grows when we acknowledge the impact others have had on our lives. -Growth as men includes recognizing and learning from the women around us.☕ What’s in Your Cup?Jay’s Cup: Grizzly Claw : Kicking Horse Coffee https://kickinghorsecoffee.ca/collections/coffeeBrian’s Cup: Sloth Bod: Streets Ahead Coffee Roasters https://www.streetsaheadcoffeeroasters.ca/🔗 Connect with Us:Instagram: @coffeeandconversations4menYouTube: @CoffeeandConversationsforMENSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7D150YdAR25cQiKoakjdx9?si=bcc5c43cc7904f1eApple Podcasts: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Coffee and Conversationsfor MEN 4-PsBe present. Show up every day. Just show up and be your bestself.Be patient. It takes time and that requires patienceBe persistent with your thoughts and your actions. It takesa lot of effort to change things, so stick with it.Be proud. Don't forget to take time to reflect on just howfar you've come and how much you've overcome and allow yourself to congratulate yourself.