From Prom Nights to Life Lessons: Fatherhood in Action W/ Russ Kimura

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Daughtered Podcast, host Oscar talks to Russ Kimura, founder of Fathers with Daughters (FWD) in Hawaii. Russ shares his journey from being a passionate dad to creating a thriving dad-focused community aimed at helping fathers become more present and intentional in their relationships with their daughters. They discuss the motivation behind organizing events like father-daughter proms and the importance of teaching work ethic, handling failure, and creating memorable moments. Russ also highlights his charitable work with Hoʻōla Nā Pua, an organization combating child trafficking. The conversation emphasizes the need for fathers to raise their standards, be present, and foster strong, confident daughters.FDWCombat Child Trafficking w/ Hoʻōla Nā Puafathers_with_daughters00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast00:14 Meet Russ Kimora: Founder of Fathers with Daughters00:33 Father-Daughter Prom and Community Building00:54 Oscar Welcomes Russ to the Podcast02:50 Russ's Background and Journey to Fatherhood05:10 Entrepreneurship and Family Life06:57 Creating Memorable Moments with Daughters08:44 The Importance of Presence and Intentionality12:19 Teaching Resilience and Handling Disappointment16:28 Raising Standards and Work Ethic31:17 The Circle Back Principle and Humility35:31 Intentional Parenting: Choosing Your Words Wisely38:08 Balancing Work and Home Life39:21 The Challenge of Problem-Solving at Home42:41 The Joy and Responsibility of Fatherhood49:30 Creating a Community for Fathers55:18 The Birth of Fathers with Daughters (FWD)01:06:06 Supporting a Greater Cause: Charity and Events01:09:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for FathersGuest Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are solely those of the guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the host, any organizations, companies, or institutions mentioned, or corporate entities represented by the host.Our aim is to provide a platform for diverse perspectives and open dialogue. While we strive for accuracy and balance, it's important to recognize that opinions may vary. We encourage critical thinking and further exploration of the topics discussed. Support the showCatch up w/ The Daughtered PodcastOscar on InstagramFew Will Hunt. 10% OFF use GIRLDADWant to be a guest on The DAUGHTERED Podcast? Want to collaborate? Send Oscar Pena a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/daughteredpodcast