3. @veefriendstattoos - Carly - Trust, Earned Not Given, Leaving a Lasting Mark on Childhood

In this conversation, Carly discusses her parenting journey and how her personal transformation has influenced her approach to raising her children. She shares her experience with weight loss surgery and advocates for a healthier approach to weight loss. Carly also talks about her presence as an influencer and the challenges of navigating the online space. She reflects on the differences in parenting her two daughters and the impact of her own personal growth on their upbringing. Carly highlights the challenges and rewards of parenting and the entrepreneurial spirit she sees in her younger daughter. Carly discusses the different personalities of her daughters and how they have unique interests and strengths. She shares her parenting style, which focuses on trust, open communication, and avoiding punishment. Carly also explains how her parenting style aligns with the values and themes of the Veefriends community. She discusses her connection with veefriends characters and how they represent different aspects of her personality. Carly shares her dedication to veefriends through her tattoos and involvement in the community. She also highlights the challenges of building the VFRIENDS community on Facebook. Takeaways - Personal transformation can greatly impact parenting approaches and relationships with children. - Advocating for healthier approaches to weight loss and challenging societal norms can positively influence others. - Navigating the influencer space can be challenging, but authenticity and sharing personal experiences can resonate with others. - Each child is unique and may require different parenting approaches based on their individual personalities and needs. - Parenting involves constant self-reflection, growth, and learning from past experiences. Each child has their own unique personality and interests, and it's important for parents to recognize and support these differences. - A parenting style based on trust, open communication, and avoiding punishment can foster a strong bond between parent and child. - The veefriends community and characters can provide inspiration and guidance for parents in their parenting journey. - Tattoos can be a meaningful way to express one's connection to a community or personal values. 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:45 Different Parenting Approaches 06:15 Weight Loss Journey and Advocacy 09:05 Challenges in Weight Loss Surgery 12:38 Navigating the Influencer Space 15:08 Impact of Personal Transformation on Parenting 20:23 Dealing with Judgment and Guilt 22:36 Reflecting on Parenting and Personal Growth 25:05 Parenting Challenges and Rewards 27:28 Entrepreneurial Spirit in Parenting 28:02 Different Personalities of Carly's Daughters 31:21 Carly's Parenting Style 36:50 Connection between Carly's Parenting Style and Veefriends 39:51 Carly's Connection with Veefriends Characters 43:29 Tattoos and Dedication to Veefriends