A Father's Mission: How He Turned a Simple Water Wheel Into Freedom for Thousands of Indian Girls

What happens when a water cooler delivery becomes the spark that changes thousands of lives? Shaz Memon was standing in his office when a heavy water bottle slipped from his hands and rolled down the stairs. In that moment, a simple thought crossed his mind, what if this could help solve a problem he'd known about for years? That thought became Wells and Wheels, a charity that has transformed the lives of thousands of girls in rural India. But this conversation isn't just about charity. It's about fatherhood, purpose, identity, the meaning of success and what it truly means to be a good man. Shaz is a businessman, a father, and a man driven by service. He runs a successful company designing websites for dentists across the UK, but his real fulfilment comes from something much deeper-helping young girls escape the dangerous daily grind of water collection so they can go to school, dream bigger and build a future. In this episode Shaz speaks openly about: The moment a water bottle changed everything How fatherhood shifted his entire perspective on responsibility Why he turned down £800,000 in contracts to focus on one thing The reality of water collection for young girls in rural India Building a charity from a single Instagram post A $20,000 donation from a stranger who watched his documentary Schools in India complaining they're full for the first time in 20 years Mastering the art of switching off and protecting your mental health Why profit is in doing less, not more The difference between absent fathers by choice and absent fathers by distraction Why playing with your children is the most important thing you can do How his father's generosity shaped who he became What it means to hold yourself to a higher standard Chapters 00:01:40 Introduction: Breaking the Silence on Men's Mental Health 00:03:04 The Empathy That Drives Service: Learning From a Father's Example 00:05:14 A Water Cooler Moment: How Wells and Wheels Was Born 00:14:21 The Journey No Child Should Make: Water Collection in Rural India 00:16:39 Fatherhood Changes Everything: Why Having a Daughter Matters 00:21:20 Schools Overflowing: The Unexpected Impact of Freedom 00:23:12 The Documentary: Transporting People to See the Truth 00:31:30 Money, Success, and What Really Matters: Redefining Wealth 00:33:31 Just Play With Your Children: The One Parenting Rule That Matters 00:35:38 Absent Fathers and Present Pressure: The Modern Parenting Dilemma 00:40:21 The Men's Mental Health Crisis: Pressure, Comparison, and Finding Support 00:42:36 Learning to Feel and Process: Building Emotional Resilience 00:47:21 Mastering the Art of Switching Off: Protecting Your Peace 00:54:31 I'm the Wheel Man: The Power of Singular Focus 00:56:36 Burning the Boats: The Day Jazz Walked Away From 800k 01:00:52 High Standards and Low Frequencies: Choosing Your Circle Wisely 01:08:12 Being Remembered as a Good Man: The Legacy That Matters "I'm a billionaire because I can eat where I like, I can buy clothes whenever I want, I can wake up and I've got freedom. There is no more money you can give me today that is going to give me more peace, more freedom than I have now." Shaz proves that success isn't measured by how much you accumulate but by how much you give, how present you are and whether you're living aligned to your values. His story shows that one man with focus, belief and a desire to serve can create ripples that reach thousands. If you're a father trying to balance work and presence, an entrepreneur chasing purpose over profit, or someone searching for meaning beyond the grind—this episode will challenge how you see success, masculinity and what it means to leave a legacy. 🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations about fatherhood, purpose, service and what it truly means to be a good man. Follow Shaz Memon Instagram: @shaz.memon Facebook: @digimaxdental Website: www.digimaxdental.co.uk Follow Wells and Wheels Instagram: @wells.on.wheels Facebook: @wellsonwheelsuk Website: www.wellsonwheels.co.uk Documentary: Available on Amazon Prime Follow The Dad Project Instagram: @thedadprojecthq TikTok: @thedadprojecthq YouTube: @thedadprojecthq X (Twitter): @thedadprojecthq LinkedIn: The Dad Project #Fatherhood #PurposeDriven #MensMentalHealth #Charity #WellsAndWheels #ServiceOverProfit #TheDadProject #Legacy #Entrepreneurship #BeingAGoodMan #RealStories