S2E8: From Prom Nights to Life Lessons: Fatherhood in Action W/ Russ Kimura

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.

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Combat Child Trafficking w/ Hoʻōla Nā Pua

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00:00 Introduction to the Daughter Podcast

00:14 Meet Russ Kimora: Founder of Fathers with Daughters

00:33 Father-Daughter Prom and Community Building

00:54 Oscar Welcomes Russ to the Podcast

02:50 Russ's Background and Journey to Fatherhood

05:10 Entrepreneurship and Family Life

06:57 Creating Memorable Moments with Daughters

08:44 The Importance of Presence and Intentionality

12:19 Teaching Resilience and Handling Disappointment

16:28 Raising Standards and Work Ethic

31:17 The Circle Back Principle and Humility

35:31 Intentional Parenting: Choosing Your Words Wisely

38:08 Balancing Work and Home Life

39:21 The Challenge of Problem-Solving at Home

42:41 The Joy and Responsibility of Fatherhood

49:30 Creating a Community for Fathers

55:18 The Birth of Fathers with Daughters (FWD)

01:06:06 Supporting a Greater Cause: Charity and Events

01:09:05 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Fathers

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Welcome to the Daughtered Podcast — where dads come to talk, grow, and thrive. I’m your host, Oscar, and this is a space for men who are committed to becoming stronger, more mindful, and more present—especially in the lives of their daughters. We believe that fatherhood is a journey of growth. Each conversation on this podcast is a chance to learn, reflect, and level up as a dad and as a man. Whether you’re a brand-new father or deep into the teenage years, we’re here to support each other through every stage. Being Daughtered means embracing the lessons our daughters are continuously teaching us and using them to become better. We challenge current misconceptions of masculinity and lead with strength, compassion, and intention—building stronger relationships and lasting memories along the way. This community is for every man who’s ready to show up—not as a perfect dad, but as a growing one.