Episode 68: “Your Mama” Jokes Turned Personal… So I Changed the Game | A Parenting & Leadership Lesson

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It started as a joke.A “yo’ mama” roasting contest between my boys.And at first… it was funny.Rhys is 10.Noah turns 12 next month.So when they asked me to judge…I wasn’t sure how I felt about it.But I listened.And I’ll be honest…a couple of them made me laugh.“Your mama is so fat… the earth was flat until they buried her.”“Your mama is so fat… she sat on an iPhone and turned it into an iPad.”It stayed light…for a moment.Then it shifted.It got personal.And I stopped it.Because that’s how it happens.Not all at once.But one comment at a time…one step at a time…until you’re somewhere you never meant to go.So I changed the game.Instead of roasting…I told them:“Let’s see who can give the best ‘your mama’ compliment.”And everything changed.Same boys.Same energy.Same moment.Different direction.“Your mama is so pretty… the flowers blush.”“Your mama is so hot… the sun feels cold next to her.”And just like that…what could’ve turned negative…became something that built each other up.📖 The tongue has the power of life and death.In this episode of Summit After the Storm, we talk about:• How quickly tone can shift in the valley• Why small words matter more than we think• The leadership power of redirection• And how to turn negative energy into something meaningfulBecause sometimes…you don’t need to shut something down.You just need to change the direction.If you’re a parent, leader, or anyone navigating tough moments…this one’s for you.🎙️ Follow Summit After the Storm on Spotify, Amazon, or whatever platform you're listening on.🌐 SummitAfterStorm.comKeep climbing. Pole pole.#parenting#leadership#mindset#personaldevelopment#growth#coaching #communication #family #faith #selfgrowth #inspiration #lifeadvice #positivevibes #mentorship

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