Surviving to Thriving
Surviving to Thriving
Heather Knight
Giving Fathers a Voice with Eric Legette (Pt. 1)
26 minutes Posted Sep 10, 2020 at 11:00 am.
– 07:29] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome guest, Eric LegetteEric talks about his backgroundWas made fun of because of the way he looks during his childhoodHis mother experienced similar thingsHaving supportive parents to help him navigate the difficult times[07:30 – 14:55] Discovering YourselfHow growing up in their home shaped him into the man he is todayGrew up seeing his parents invest in peopleEric talks about his passion for musicHad a pivotal moment in his life where he realized he wants to work in the human services field.College is not for everyone.[14:56 – 26:56] Fathers With VoicesEric talks about his journey in the human services fieldEric shares a story about taking his daughter to a doctor’s appointmentEric talks about a friend and that friend’s fiancéHow Fathers With Voices was foundedEric talks about his custody battle for his daughterEric gives advice for fathers out there fighting the custody battle for their children Tweetable Quotes:“In order to do human services, you have to have the characteristics that fit under the guidelines of serving – Being empathetic, non-judgmental,  sympathetic, encouraging and giving the dose of reality when needed.” – Eric Legette Resources Mentioned:10 Warning Signs Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric Legette You can connect with Eric on Facebook. Check out his Fathers With Voices Consulting Services Facebook Page. Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting  https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/).For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/).
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Joining us is the CEO of Fathers With Voices, Eric Legette. Inspired by his friend’s story, Eric founded Fathers With Voices to help educate, empower and support men who want to remain in their children’s lives. Eric himself fought a custody battle for his daughter and won.In part one of this two-part interview with Eric, we talk about his journey of discovering himself and the story behind Fathers With Voices.[00:0107:29] Opening SegmentI introduce and welcome guest, Eric LegetteEric talks about his backgroundWas made fun of because of the way he looks during his childhoodHis mother experienced similar thingsHaving supportive parents to help him navigate the difficult times[07:3014:55] Discovering YourselfHow growing up in their home shaped him into the man he is todayGrew up seeing his parents invest in peopleEric talks about his passion for musicHad a pivotal moment in his life where he realized he wants to work in the human services field.College is not for everyone.[14:5626:56] Fathers With VoicesEric talks about his journey in the human services fieldEric shares a story about taking his daughter to a doctor’s appointmentEric talks about a friend and that friend’s fiancéHow Fathers With Voices was foundedEric talks about his custody battle for his daughterEric gives advice for fathers out there fighting the custody battle for their children Tweetable Quotes:“In order to do human services, you have to have the characteristics that fit under the guidelines of serving – Being empathetic, non-judgmental,  sympathetic, encouraging and giving the dose of reality when needed.” – Eric Legette Resources Mentioned:10 Warning Signs Is Your Date A Deadbeat or Deadly? by Eric Legette You can connect with Eric on Facebook. Check out his Fathers With Voices Consulting Services Facebook Page. Surviving to Thriving is brought to you by Knight Protection Services. A veteran-owned and operated company, Knight Protection Services employs a diverse group of former law enforcement officers and military veterans of the highest integrity, with extensive experience in risk assessment and crime prevention. Find out more by visiting  https://knightprotectionllc.com/ (https://knightprotectionllc.com/).For More Information About Surviving To Thriving:  http://tothriving.org/ (http://tothriving.org/).