Episode 3 - Lance Slack (Audio Only.mp3)

Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Lance Slack to discuss fatherhood, resilience, and personal growth. Lance shares his experiences growing up in a tough environment, raising children—including one with autism—and navigating major life transitions. He also talks about his latest venture, Storyay, a creative storytelling platform designed to inspire literacy in kids. With a mix of humor, heartfelt moments, and valuable life lessons, this conversation is a must-listen for parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for inspiration on overcoming life’s obstacles. Topics Discussed in This Episode: Growing up in a tough environment and learning resilience Lessons from fatherhood, including raising a child with autism Balancing personal and professional life through major transitions The power of storytelling and how it shapes childhood literacy Creating meaningful impact through entrepreneurship with Storyay Funny Quotes "That's a new—that's a first. Lance romance just now on this—that’s amazing. Must be ChatGPT." "I just thought, fine. I don’t care. I’ll take the thousand bucks. I’ll spend it on cocaine... I didn’t." "Colors are dependent upon the mood. They’re dependent upon what they’re used for. My favorite color is pizza." Emotional Quotes "My father made a choice to not have me in his life. And so therefore, he missed out. Too bad for him." "There was this moment of grief, like mourning. Like, my daughter is gone now. That was f*ing weird."** "All I want is for my kids to be happy. At the end of the day, that’s it." Fun Quotes "Find a big guy, let him beat me up, laugh about it, and then we were best friends. That was my move every school year." "My kid loved the Slap Chop. We got him a Slap Chop and a Grady for his birthday, and he was so excited." "Anything with a hot tub. I don’t care. It can be a building with wheels. It’s fun." Interesting Quotes "My mom worked 16 hours a day, and the rest of the time she was reading. She wasn’t a TV person. She just read everything." "Kids today are more empathetic than we were. They actually listen to how others feel. Maybe that’s what made them ‘soft.’" "The message matters more than the medium. Without a good message, nothing else ends up mattering as much." Miscellaneous Quotes "You need to be polite, you need to not be an asshole, and try to give something back to the world. I don’t care what it is." "You could walk away at any time, as my father did. But once you say, ‘I’m gonna do this,’ then you have to do it." "I remember putting iceberg lettuce on my bologna sandwich because I thought, well, that’s some vegetable."