You are the loudest voice in your child’s world—the question is, what are you saying? In this powerful conversation, best-selling author and parent sidekick Jodi Hill reveals how the words you speak every day are quietly writing your child’s identity, and exactly how to use that superpower on purpose.

What You’ll Hear

• Why a parent’s voice is the single most powerful force shaping a child’s identity—and how to reclaim that role before culture, peers, or social media does it for you
• The difference between an inner critic and an inner bully (and why one is never helpful)
• The water crystal experiment that will change how you think about every word you speak
• Common phrases parents say without realizing they’re writing a limiting identity over their child (“You’re such a picky eater” is just the beginning)
• How to “call your kids up to greatness”—one small, specific moment at a time
• Malcolm’s raw personal story: how his father’s words delayed his true mission by 30+ years
• What to do if you’ve been speaking negatively for years and want to change—without feeling fake
• One powerful phrase you can start using today: “You can do hard things”

Resources Mentioned

- FREE Gift — First Superpower Strategy (audiobook excerpt + PDF) + Top Confidence Boosters & Busters: itsjodihill.com

- Book: The Parent’s Secret Superpower by Jodi Hill — seven simple strategies to raise confident and capable kids: https://amzn.to/4bhpNNK

- Masaru Emoto’s water crystal experiments — referenced for the science behind how words affect the body

- Connect with Jodi on Instagram: @jodihillparenting

Quotable Moment: “A parent’s voice becomes a child’s identity.” — Jodi Hill

Featured Guest: Jody Hill

Jody Hill helps parents become the loudest and most positive voice in their child’s life by harnessing the power of their everyday words. She is the author of the Amazon bestselling book The Parent’s Secret Superpower, which teaches parents how everyday language shapes identity, builds confidence, and raises resilient, capable kids.

Connect with Jody:

Website: www.itsjodyhill.com

Instagram: instagram.com/jodyhillparenting

Meet the Host: Malcolm Grissom

Malcolm Grissom, affectionately known as "The Stand-up C.E.O.," is a team-building and employee engagement expert. Malcolm, an award-winning actor, comedian, International speaker, and best-selling author, masterfully blends humor, improv, and business acumen to enhance team dynamics and profitability. As a certified laughter leader, he leverages the power of positive psychology and his social work background to create engaging, results-driven experiences. Whether inspiring executives, strengthening teams, or energizing audiences, Malcolm’s unique approach fosters connection, creativity, and success. His ability to transform corporate culture with humor and insight makes him a sought-after speaker and consultant.

Follow Malcolm:

Website: malcolmgrissom.com

Facebook: facebook.com/malcolmgrissom

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/malcolmgrissom

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