Ladylike: The Girl Dad Podcast

Mandi Oldani: Full House (Twins AND Triplets)

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 each other, and what preeclampsia, NICU weeks, and magnesium drips taught her about dependence and hope. We talk schedules as kindness, accepting help without guilt, why community is the plan (not a perk), and how social media unexpectedly became a lifeline for moms of multiples. If you’re in a mundane, maxed-out, or tender season, Mandi’s story will give you language for the ordinary and courage for the big yes. You’ll hear about: * Twins, triplets, and the rhythms that kept everyone breathing * Obedience before outcomes—staying put when leaving made sense * Rebuilding a relationship, a routine, and a sense of calling * Practical anchors for moms: naps, boundaries, and asking for help * What “ladylike” looks like when it’s more towels and bottles than tiaras Rate, review, and share with a friend who needs a hopeful, real look at motherhood and faith.

Rachel McCoy - Comfortable in the Uncomfortable

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 support) and Sam (Down syndrome) through foster care and adoption, and how she and her husband Michael split appointments, protect their marriage, and set their kids up for success. We dig into practical inclusion (what to say to your kids, how to engage at the park/school), why consent and generosity matter, and the Times Square moment that made New York worth the chaos. https://ladylikepodcast.com/ [https://ladylikepodcast.com/] PINKS Window Service (Cedar Park/Georgetown) [https://pinkswindows.com/austin?utm_source=bof&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=adam_googlepaid_bof_Austin_leads_targeting_9092024_cap2000_pinks&utm_content=gsrch_190_gsrch_weblead_Austin_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_na_pinks&utm_term=pinks%20austin&utm_campaign=&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=4703376445&hsa_cam=21144827163&hsa_grp=162963017960&hsa_ad=702292960972&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=kwd-2295492185508&hsa_kw=pinks%20austin&hsa_mt=b&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21144827163&gbraid=0AAAAAqEmh_xHEeo-FWapuEsnYYrqc2AOz&gclid=Cj0KCQjw0NPGBhCDARIsAGAzpp2ZlKzHpBt4dLPfDnVeJBn7KhS4Rg3NFtvju_Hd0ZjfJzhpndV2qr4aAv36EALw_wcB] BIG (Brookwood in Georgetown) – community for adults with disabilities [https://bigtx.org/] Lovely Flowers [https://www.lovelilyflowers.com/] Best Buddies [https://www.bestbuddies.org/texas/programs]

Anton Rieke - Relationships > Content: Behind the Mic of Ladylike

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 guarding time with her (hello, “9:30 Rule”). He shares the deeper why—to build a village of women for Drew and anyone craving belonging—and revisits lessons from past guests (foster care courage, rebuilding community from zero, weaving cultures in marriage, advocacy for kids with special needs, and more). It’s honest, practical, and a reminder that we measure success in trust and belonging, not views. If this encouraged you, share it with a girl dad or a friend who needs a village. Know a woman whose story Drew should hear? DM @ladylike_pod or visit ladylikepodcast.com → Be a Guest. Ladylikepodcast.com [https://ladylikepodcast.com/]

Hallie Graves - Attorney, Advocate & Foster Mom

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), this one’s for you. Stay to the end for a heartfelt Dear Drew and a short Dad Reflections on practicing “see first, fix second,” presence over perfection, and the power of a small yes. 🎧 Subscribe & rate if this helped you.  ladylikepodcast.com [https://ladylikepodcast.com/]

Ashley Guerra - Foster Care and Disability Parenting

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. She talks about surviving Lily’s infancy — months marked by sleepless nights, endless tears, full-time work, and the weight of a foster care case — and the quiet strength she found in her own mother’s support. Together, Ashley and Anton reflect on what it means to redefine “ladylike,” not as fitting a mold, but as living with both strength and tenderness through every season. Ashley’s honesty shines as she speaks about sacrifice, resilience, and her hope for a more inclusive world for Lily and children like her. This is a conversation about grit, grace, and the beauty that can grow out of the hardest seasons of life. Ladylikepodcast.com [https://ladylikepodcast.com/]