Episode 12 Summary: In this conversation, Blaze interviews Joanmial, Joanne Montz, a pillar in the VeeFriends community. They discuss various topics including Joanne's background, her company Carson's Caramels, her podcast 'Sleeping in Sneakers', her involvement in community service, and her son's interest in gaming and animation. They also touch on the topic of screen time for children and finding a balance between technology and other activities. The conversation covers various topics related to parenting and raising children. Some of the main themes include the impact of digital communication on kids' social skills, the importance of finding one's passion and interests, the role of parents in supporting their children's interests, and the challenges and joys of different stages of parenting. The conversation also touches on the significance of patience, not sweating the small stuff, and allowing children to explore and discover their own paths.

Takeaways from the episode:

• Joanne Montz is a pillar in the VeeFriends community and the owner of Carson's Caramels.
• She started a podcast called 'Sleeping in Sneakers' and has been involved in community service, including providing pizza for kids at a local community center.
• Her son, Carson, is studying 2D animation and is interested in gaming. Joanne emphasizes the importance of finding a balance between screen time and other activities.
• Networking and building relationships are crucial for personal and professional growth.
• Joanne's journey as a single mom and her career path demonstrate the importance of perseverance and networking. Kids today communicate more digitally than in person, which can affect their social skills and ability to make friends in person.
• It is important for parents to support their children's interests and help them find their 'people' by providing opportunities for them to engage in activities they enjoy.
• Parents should not push their own expectations onto their children and should allow them to explore and discover their own passions and paths. Patience is key in parenting, and it is important to not sweat the small stuff and focus on the bigger picture.

Jump to Topics in Episode 12 00:00 Introduction and Background 09:12 Community Service: Pizza for Kids 25:24 Networking and Building Relationships 29:20 The Impact of Digital Communication on Kids' Social Skills 33:37 Allowing Children to Explore and Discover Their Own Paths 38:45 The Importance of Patience and Not Sweating the Small Stuff

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Broadcast on:

16 Apr 2024