
Guide to Daddying (ft. Allan Shedlin, Daddying Film Festival)
06/06/23 • 57 min
In this episode I welcome Allan Shedlin. Allan is a father of and daddy to three daughters and five grandchildren. He has devoted his life’s work to education and the importance of good fatherhood, what he calls “Daddying.” He holds many titles and degrees, but he is most proud of his title D.A.D.. In this episode we talk about his goals for the Daddying Film Festival and Forum. Plus, I share my inspiration for the short film, ‘Love Grows Here’, that I submitted for the festival.
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Daddying Film Festival and Forum
'Love Grows Here' - Short Film
Thank you to Allan for sharing his story and being part of Girl Dad Nation. Check out the links in the description to learn more about the Daddying Film Festival and Forum, including the short film I made for my girls. It’s an honor to have my film, ‘Love Grows Here’, selected among so many wonderful films celebrating the role of good dads. I’ll be looking forward to the festival each year around Father’s Day!
As I mentioned in the interview, video technology is more accessible than it ever has been. Most parents have a camera and computer in their pocket with the popularity of smart phones. I encourage you to capture the good memories, share your family’s story, get creative, and also make things with your kids. It will mean so much to you and to them!
Thank you for journeying with me.
If you've enjoyed this podcast, please let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and sharing the show with a creative dad! I’d also love to know which movies inspire you. Is there a film that you love with a strong father figure? Send me a note!
Girl Dad Nation is on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
You can also email me at [email protected]
There is no greater joy than being a dad!
IG: @girldadnation
Twitter: @girldadnation
Girl Dad Nation is made possible by the generous support of our listeners and my wife, Executive Producer of my daughters and this podcast.
Follow me Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter): @GirlDadNation
For more episodes, merch, events, and updates, visit the website: www.girldadnation.org
Have a story to share or want to reach out? Email me at [email protected]
In this episode I welcome Allan Shedlin. Allan is a father of and daddy to three daughters and five grandchildren. He has devoted his life’s work to education and the importance of good fatherhood, what he calls “Daddying.” He holds many titles and degrees, but he is most proud of his title D.A.D.. In this episode we talk about his goals for the Daddying Film Festival and Forum. Plus, I share my inspiration for the short film, ‘Love Grows Here’, that I submitted for the festival.
LINKS
Daddying Film Festival and Forum
'Love Grows Here' - Short Film
Thank you to Allan for sharing his story and being part of Girl Dad Nation. Check out the links in the description to learn more about the Daddying Film Festival and Forum, including the short film I made for my girls. It’s an honor to have my film, ‘Love Grows Here’, selected among so many wonderful films celebrating the role of good dads. I’ll be looking forward to the festival each year around Father’s Day!
As I mentioned in the interview, video technology is more accessible than it ever has been. Most parents have a camera and computer in their pocket with the popularity of smart phones. I encourage you to capture the good memories, share your family’s story, get creative, and also make things with your kids. It will mean so much to you and to them!
Thank you for journeying with me.
If you've enjoyed this podcast, please let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and sharing the show with a creative dad! I’d also love to know which movies inspire you. Is there a film that you love with a strong father figure? Send me a note!
Girl Dad Nation is on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
You can also email me at [email protected]
There is no greater joy than being a dad!
IG: @girldadnation
Twitter: @girldadnation
Girl Dad Nation is made possible by the generous support of our listeners and my wife, Executive Producer of my daughters and this podcast.
Follow me Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter): @GirlDadNation
For more episodes, merch, events, and updates, visit the website: www.girldadnation.org
Have a story to share or want to reach out? Email me at [email protected]
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IG: @girldadnation
Twitter: @girldadnation
Girl Dad Nation is made possible by the generous support of our listeners and my wife, Executive Producer of my daughters and this podcast.
Follow me Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter): @GirlDadNation
For more episodes, merch, events, and updates, visit the website: www.girldadnation.org
Have a story to share or want to reach out? Email me at [email protected]
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LINKS
AFFIRMATION SONG
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Thank you to Eric for sharing his story and being part of Girl Dad Nation. Check out the links in the description to see more content from “@girldad_e ” including the affirmation song he taught his daughters.
I hope this inspires you, as it does me, to be present, lead by example, and encourage our daughters. The Nation is built first in the home. And I want to raise warriors!
Thank you for journeying with me.
If you've enjoyed this podcast, please let me know by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts and sharing the show with a Girl Dad! I’d also love to know what affirmations you tell your daughters. Drop me a note! I might feature it in a later episode.
Girl Dad Nation is on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
You can also email me at [email protected]
There is no greater joy than being a dad!
IG: @girldadnation
Twitter: @girldadnation
Girl Dad Nation is made possible by the generous support of our listeners and my wife, Executive Producer of my daughters and this podcast.
Follow me Instagram, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter): @GirlDadNation
For more episodes, merch, events, and updates, visit the website: www.girldadnation.org
Have a story to share or want to reach out? Email me at [email protected]
Girl Dad Nation - Guide to Daddying (ft. Allan Shedlin, Daddying Film Festival)
Transcript
Welcome to Girl Dad Nation . In this episode I welcome Allan Shedlin . Allan is a father of , and daddy to , three daughters and five grandchildren . He has devoted his life's work to education and the importance of good fatherhood , what he calls daddying . He holds many titles and degrees , but he is most proud of his title DAD . In this episode we talk about his goals for
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