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Hosted by Anton Rieke, Ladylike is a podcast born from one dad’s mission to raise his daughter with role models who lead with heart, grit, and grace. In each episode, Anton spends time learning from a remarkable woman, sitting down for a deep conversation about her journey. From bakers to business owners, athletes to artists, these women are rewriting the rules of what it means to be strong, skilled, and “ladylike.” Episodes end with a letter to Anton’s daughter, Drew, reflecting on the less ...
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What happens when life stacks fast? Mandi Oldani went from a breakup and a new town to twins…then triplets—five kids in two pregnancies—and found that grace often arrives with the assignment. In this conversation, Mandi shares the year everything fell apart and the moment Psalm 139 met her in the quiet, how she and Danny found their way back to eac…
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Anton sits down with Rachel McCoy—foster mom, adoptive mom, business co-owner, and part-time ops wizard—to talk about saying yes to hard things and finding joy in the simple moments. Rachel shares how a high-school Best Buddies friendship sparked a lifelong calling, what it was like welcoming Johnny (rare chromosome deletion; G-tube, HOH/ASL suppor…
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This week’s planned interview is on hold out of care for the guest’s family—relationships come first here. So Anton pulls back the curtain on how and why Ladylike gets made: the consent-first workflow (red lines → veto word → guest review), the real costs in money, time, and emotion, and the tension of making something for his daughter while guardi…
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Brave isn’t loud. In this conversation, Hallie Graves shares what love looks like when it’s inconvenient—saying a shaky yes, choosing people over polish, and practicing presence when life is messy. We talk about everyday courage, community, and the small decisions that change homes more than headlines. If you’re a girl dad (or a girl becoming), thi…
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In this episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, Anton sits down with Ashley Guerra — a physical therapist, foster mom, and new mother to her daughter, Lily. Ashley shares how foster care opened her eyes to the deeper stories behind families, and how becoming a mom to a child with disabilities has completely reshaped the way she sees the world. S…
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In this episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, Anton sits down with Catherine Chang — one of Anna’s closest friends, “Auntie” to Drew, and a brand-new mom. Catherine opens up about the first four months of motherhood: the exhaustion and the wonder, the grief of losing old freedoms, and the joy of discovering new rhythms with her daughter, Coco.…
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In this special solo episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, I turn the mic on myself. No guests. No safety net. Just the real story of why I started this show, the lessons fatherhood has forced me to learn, and the women who shaped me when I needed it most. From botched car seat installs to 3am feedings, from my foster son’s court case to the s…
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Erin Nutting is 37 weeks pregnant, 10,000 followers deep on TikTok, and honest about everything—from her Texas roots to her CPS work, content creation, faith, and becoming a first-time mom. This episode is about what we hope our daughters inherit, and the strength it takes to build a life you’re proud of. Ladylikepodcast.com…
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Six months ago, my daughter Drew was born—and so was this podcast. In that time, my wife Anna and I have been learning how to raise a baby, how to stay connected as partners, and how to build something meaningful—both at home and in this show. So today, we’re sitting down together to reflect on what the last six months have taught us. About parenth…
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Courtlynn Byargeon is a floral designer, foster and adoptive mother, and the creative heart behind Lovelily Flowers. In this episode of Ladylike, we talk about the beauty and complexity of building a family through fostering, adoption, and faith-filled commitment. Courtlynn opens up about what it means to love a child whose future isn’t guaranteed,…
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This week on Ladylike, I join Lauren Mahesri, RDN, aka The Pediatric Dietitian, for a conversation about nutrition and bridging worlds with grace. Lauren shares openly about her cross-cultural marriage, how she helps kids and parents build healthy relationships with food, and the ways she’s building a business that’s both personal and practical. Wh…
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Episode Description: Callie Watson is the founder of Hey Honey, a Southern-inspired bakeshop built on heritage, heart, and showing up for people. In this episode of Ladylike, we kick things off by decorating a cake together—which was humbling (for me) and hilarious (for both of us). But what followed was even better: a rich, emotional conversation …
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In this first episode of Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Katie Rose, a clinical psychologist, foster care advocate, and mom to a child with special needs. We talk about what it means to hold space for trauma, both professionally and personally. From helping teens navigate mental health to raising her own son through feeding tube…
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Welcome to Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast—a show born from one simple question: “What do you hope your daughter inherits from you?” In this introductory episode, I share the heart behind the podcast, the moment that sparked its creation, and what you can expect from each conversation. This isn’t a show about having answers. It’s a show about listen…
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