Dani Flo Podcast

By Daniel FloresSociety & Culture Philosophy

Dani Flo Podcast episodes

May 02, 2022 EP51: How do You Break up Your "Lifetimes"?
Have you ever said "man, that seems like a different lifetime?" Or have you ever heard someone say something similar to that? I quit a company that I worked for since I was 18 about 9 months ago. And that has started a new "lifetime" for me. By "lifetime" I mean season, time period, chapter of my life. And recently it got me thinking about how I break up all of the different lifetimes/seasons in my life. So, in this episode I share my thoughts about how I do that and the purpose is to provoke you to get to thinking about your own life. Are you in a new lifetime/season of your life? Have you been in a particular lifetime/season for some time now? How much longer do you think you'll be there? How do you even break up all the lifetimes/seasons in your life that are over?
If you want to share: send me a voice message (link in my Linktree) or you can go leave a comment in the video podcast on my YouTube channel (link also in my Linktree).
Don't forget to leave a review (if you're already subscribed) and share this episode with your people. And if you're new: subscribe! And thanks for being here!
Linktree (full disclosure: I am currently not active on my TikTok or my Instagram, I most active here, on YouTube, and on Depop): https://linktr.ee/daniflopodcast
35 min
April 04, 2022 EP50: Purpose or No Purpose?
I recorded this episode on my thirtieth birthday. I started my podcast because I wanted and still want to help people. I'm not sure why, but I do. I recently listened to my first episode and I asserted that I intended to teach and I'm not sure that I've done a very good job at that or if that is still my intention. However, my intention with this episode is to continue something I started that I thought I would be good at and was not as good as I thought I would be but want to get better at. Also, it's a shift from intending to teach to intend to provoke deep thought in you. As I type this description it's a little past the middle of Lent 2022. I recently listened to a talk by Fulton Sheen on the Fulton Sheen App that I purchased some years ago and the title of his talk is "Philosophy of Life" so I thought it appropriate to listen to it since that is what my podcast is supposed to be about. I listened to it to improve my spirituality since it is lent (as I'm typing this). In this episode, I'm not summarizing what Fulton Sheen said in his talk but instead what it made me think about and my hope is that what I say will make you think about your own philosophy of life and whether you believe that there is an objective purpose for your life or not. And if there isn't an objective purpose for your life are you creating a subjective purpose or what are you doing about a purposeless life? Think about it. And please don't forget to subscribe, share the podcast, and leave a review to help someone out there find this podcast. God love you, Dani.
Links to connect with me on my socials, link to send me a voice message, and links to ways you can help support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/daniflopodcast
19 min
August 24, 2021EP49: Salon Founder/Owner and Cradle Catholic Janelle Renee
Janelle Renee, Founder/Owner of Elle Salon,
joins me on the Dani Flo Podcast Video to discuss:
Her faith as a cradle Catholic, a mother, and a business owner,
How she handled the lockdowns/shutdowns as a result of covid-19,
And her business and prayer plans for 2021.
This is what she originally wrote on the Instagram post that caught my attention:
“Dreams of becoming a heroic saint for the sake of bringing souls to the Heart of Jesus are often what keep us all going every day. But heroism and martyrdom don’t always happen as bluntly as being burned at the stake! The greatest challenge is to live in this currently half insane world, meet souls here, and show them God’s love. The test is every single day. When Christ asks Peter 3 times ‘Do you love me?’ The requirement for Peter to prove his love is through action not words. - My life is very ordinary. I am a mother of one, I am divorced, I own a business- a hair salon with 40 young women as my employees and coworkers- and I, like you, have to balance living a faith life, close to the Lord, while existing in a society that is not often filled with sights of Heaven. But every normal, imperfect moment on this earth is a chance and a challenge to know, love, and serve God through others. The world craves to know God. It is up to us to show them who He is.”
(3:05) What made you want to post on Catholic Millennials (Instagram)?

(6:08) Why is “wearing your faith on your sleeve” important to you?

(9:48) How does your mom feel about you being close to your faith?

(12:19) How did you handle Mass not being available during the shutdown?

(15:52) How did you handle running a business during the shutdown?

(20:36) What were some of your employees' concerns?

(28:24) Why do you think you have traditional values but a modern style?

(38:27) How did you know you liked hair and beauty?

(40:50) What’s your favorite kind of hair/makeup to do?

(41:40) The Office (US) nerd out [and a lil’ Mean Girls]

(53:58) What do you think is the biggest challenge of being a mom right now?

(1:00:11) What are your plans for 2021 for your business/staying open/faith?

(1:03:01) Have you always been a big reader?

(1:03:33) Are you more of a verbal prayer or more mental?

(1:08:58) Which of the Rosary mysteries are your favorite?

(1:09:50) Which individual mystery is your favorite?

(1:12:19) Have you ever read Fulton Sheen’s autobiography?

(1:14:09) Why do you like Fulton Sheen?
You’re going to enjoy this episode if you’re interested in learning how Janelle handles her Catholic Faith, motherhood, and being a business owner.
You’re especially going to enjoy this episode if you like the Catholic Faith and learning about other Catholics, you’re curious about Catholic motherhood, and you’re curious how a Catholic business owner handled the first covid-19 lockdown/shutdown.
Please listen, subscribe to the podcast, turn on notifications, and share this episode or your favorite episode with everyone you know.
Thank you to Janelle for nerding out about the Office and Mean Girls, and sharing her perspective on faith, motherhood, and business.
Connect with Janelle:
Personal Instagram: @janelle___renee
Salon Instagram: @ellesaloninc
Stylist/Owner Instagram: @janelle_ellesalon
Website: https://ellesalon.net
Connect with me on Instagram: @dani_flo
Links to connect with me on all other social medias and links to ways you can help support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/daniflopodcast
1 hr 20 min
April 13, 2021EP48: A Conversion to the Catholic Faith with Earthly Lynx
I met Edwin on Instagram because we follow similar accounts. After reviewing his content, I judged that we were like-minded so I messaged him and asked him if he would be interested in doing topical Instagram lives on the Catholic faith and he agreed. We ended up doing about 5-ish Instagram lives (one of them is on my feed if you’d like to check it out). I invited him on your boy’s pod, the Dani Flo Podcast, to tell us the story of his conversion to the faith because: who doesn’t love a conversion story? If you do, then this is the episode for you. Please subscribe if you’re not subscribed, and share the episode so that the community can grow. The Dani Flo Podcast is a ”two-man” operation: my lovely wife and I. So, your shares are how we get the word out and how the community grows. Thanks and enjoy!
From Edwin’s YouTube Channel:
“Earthly Lynx is a page that delves into aspects of the Catholic faith.
Some consist of going out into the world and capturing moments that are unique to the faith. We capture all of this through Vlogs, videos on the faith and your ever occasional music video. This channel will present the beauty of the Catholic faith from a different perspective.
NYC is arguably the biggest city in the world and the faith is here too.
I hope you all enjoy it.
Stay Blessed, God Bless”
STORIES
(0:00) Welcome to the Dani Flo Podcast

(1:13) Edwin Lucero introduces himself

(2:31) The story of Edwin’s dad’s car

(8:47) What’s the difference between an engineer and a mechanical engineer?

(12:00) The story of the monthly parish “Encounter”

(16:39) What inspired you to start photography?

(24:06) The story of the religious missionary brotherhood at Edwin’s parish (Santa Maria)

(29:40) The story of why Edwin’s dad picked Santa Maria Parish

(39:01) A brief story of when I taught catechism

(41:14) The challenge of helping the youth be spiritually mature

(55:34) The story of Edwin visiting the basilicas of Saint Francis and Saint Claire of Assisi

(1:08:11) What makes you stay in the faith after a spiritual experience?

(1:21:49) The story of Edwin’s time in college

(1:28:45) A brief story about God’s relentlessness with me

(1:30:37) The end of Edwin’s time in college

(1:32:27) Posting about the Faith every single day

(1:46:57) How to connect with Edwin
Connect with Edwin via:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthlylynx/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9VlJFQy6T6RTZw8fym0RFQ/featured
Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dani_flo
Links to connect with me on all other social medias and links to ways you can help support this podcast: https://linktr.ee/daniflopodcast
1 hr 50 min
February 02, 2021EP47: The Inconvenient Truth with Amy on "Sensitive Subjects"
How many 19 year-old girls do you know that like to talk about “controversial” and “sensitive subjects”?
Meet Amy from The Inconvenient Truth with Amy Podcast.
On Amy’s podcast she has honest and open conversations for independent thinkers,
and she talks about life, controversial topics, and the Catholic Faith.
I invited Amy to the Dani Flo Podcast to talk about whatever she wanted and she chose something close to her heart: abortion.
Amy was born under the one-child policy and she graciously shared her story and why it led her to start her podcast and share her message.
You’re going to enjoy this episode if:
You don’t mind controversial and sensitive subjects

If you’re interested in a conservative approach to dating and relationships

And if you’re pro-life or are open to a pro-life perspective
Please listen, follow/subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode or your favorite episode with everyone you know.
STORIES
(0:00) Welcome to the Dani Flo Podcast

(1:35) Amy introduces herself and her podcast

(2:08) The story of Amy pursuing her faith in 2020

(4:59) My minute and a half conversion story

(6:53) The story of why Amy started doing her own research

(9:09) The story of Amy’s desire to understand the side she disagrees with

(11:46) Amy’s response to whether her Catholic conservative beliefs were drilled into her

(15:51) Amy’s response to whether her dating and relationship beliefs were drilled into her

(20:33) Amy’s response to whether women and girls should willingly objectify themselves

(24:11) Amy’s response to whether her standards for men objectify them

(26:41) Amy’s response to why “nice” women end up with “bad” men

(36:37) Are dating and relationships the most important thing to young people?

(40:57) Amy’s response to what the internet has become since it’s origin

(45:08) Amy’s response to what conservatism has become

(47:36) Amy’s response to whether men are disqualified from talking about abortion

(57:56) The story of Amy’s birth under the one-child policy

(1:01:14) Amy’s response to whether women should be forced to carry the baby until birth

(1:03:00) Amy’s response to not making policy based off of her experience

(1:04:34) Amy asks: what makes a human?

(1:08:38) Amy asks: what is special about the body?

(1:15:08) Why are you attracted to discussing controversial topics?

(1:19:36) What is the second most controversial topic you are passionate about?

(1:21:05) What do you think young ladies have to do be a good potential wife?

(1:25:28) How to connect with Amy
Connect with Amy via:
Instagram: @theinconvenienttruthwithamy
Email: [email protected]
Podcast: The Inconvenient Truth with Amy
Website: https://titwapodcast.wixsite.com/home
Connect with me: Follow me on Instagram: @dani_flo
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch the podcast video: Dani Flo Podcast Video
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn to read my blogs about podcasting and philosophy: Dani Flo
Follow me on TikTok for TikToks on Faith: @daniflopodcast
1 hr 26 min
January 26, 2021EP46: Mental Health Awareness and Discussion with Quon Denny
My friend Quon Denny joins me AGAIN on the Dani Flo Podcast to share his experiences, his struggles, and everything he’s learned from his ongoing mental health journey.
You're going to enjoy this episode if the topic of mental health and mental wellness interests you as much as it interests Quon and myself.
Please listen, follow/subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode or your favorite episode with everyone you know.
STORIES:
(0:00) Welcome to the Dani Flo Podcast

(1:05) Quon introduces himself

(2:18) The story of how Quon got introduced to mental health

(3:52) The story of what made Quon go to therapy

(10:28) The story of common mental health issues: anxiety and depression

(16:00) Why don’t people want to talk about mental health?

(25:23) The story of how long Quon has been on his mental health journey

(32:20) The story of mental health stigma

(38:34) The story of stereotypes about emotional men

(43:36) The story of parenting and mental health

(46:30) Two examples of athletes dealing with mental health

(51:47) How does society and social media traumatize us?

(1:05:40) Why did celebrities have to talk about mental health for it to be popular?

(1:09:02) Movies with a mental health message (Batman, Joker, and Birdbox SPOILER ALERTS)

(1:17:44) Celebrities and comedians that have died due to mental health issues

(1:24:19) Dealing with mental health with vices (i.e. alcohol, weed)

(1:26:28) Believing in God, faith, prayer, and mental health

(1:29:05) Quon’s final message on mental health for you

(1:30:54) Royal Living by Quon Denny

(1:32:05) How to connect with Quon

(1:34:11) Subscribe and support the Dani Flo Podcast party
Connect with Quon Denny via:
Instagram: @mr_royalliving
YouTube: Quon Denny
Connect with me:
Follow me on Instagram: @dani_flo
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch the podcast video: Dani Flo Podcast Video
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn to read my blogs about podcasting and philosophy: Dani Flo
Follow me on TikTok for TikToks on Faith: @daniflopodcast
1 hr 36 min
January 19, 2021EP45: The Story of Roberto Marin and Escuela de Rancho
Escuela de Rancho (EDR) is a Regional Mexican band made up of four young men who were born in Chicago, IL
but were raised and taught the “ranchero” lifestyle and culture by their parents.
Roberto Marin, aka Rob, founder of EDR, joins me on the Dani Flo Podcast to discuss:
His story as a musician leading up to starting EDR,
Playing their music for the Chicago area for the last ten years
(although EDR is not limited to Chicago or Illinois),
His vision for the future of EDR and Banda la Escuelona,
And some of his favorite regional Mexican bandas, genres, subgenres, and songs.
STORIES:
(0:00) The story of my wife’s serenata YouTube video

(3:19) The story of Escuela de Rancho’s ranchero style

(12:57) The story of our favorite Regional Mexican songs

(18:30) The story of our favorite Brazeros Musical songs

(24:04) The story of what age Rob knew he wanted to play music

(29:55) The story of Rob learning his first instrument

(33:49) The story of Rob learning how to play the accordion

(41:05) The story of Rob’s natural aptitude for music

(47:34) The story of Rob joining his first bands

(54:41) The story of Rob moving to Mazatlán

(57:34) The story of Rob joining Horoscopos de Durango

(1:16:23) The story of Rob and Estilo Especial

(1:23:34) The story of Rob deciding to play musica ranchera

(1:39:31) The story of Rob singing and choosing which songs to play

(1:45:25) The story of Rob’s vision for Escuela de Rancho

(1:54:33) The story of Rob’s favorite quote by Cruz Lizarraga

(2:03:04) How to connect with Rob and Escuela de Rancho

(2:05:54) SALUDOS A LA FAMILIA SANCHEZ Y FLORES
You’re going to enjoy this episode if you’re interested about learning about Escuela de Rancho,
Chicago Mexican Music Scene,and Regional Mexican Music.
You’re especially going to enjoy this episode if you like Escuela de Rancho’s music and all of the Regional Mexican subgenres like:
banda, campirano, duranguense, norteño, norteño banda, sierreno, tamborazo, tecno banda, etc.
Please listen, follow/subscribe to the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode or your favorite episode with everyone you know.
Thank you to Rob for nerding out about our favorite bandas and songs.
Cheers to another ten years of Escuela de Rancho and Banda la Escuelona.
Connect with Rob and EDR via:
Instagram: @escueladerancho
YouTube: Escueladerancho
Website: https://store.escueladerancho.com/
Follow me on Instagram: @dani_flo
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch the podcast video: Dani Flo Podcast Video
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn to read my blogs about podcasting and philosophy: Dani Flo
Follow me on TikTok for TikToks on Faith: @daniflopodcast
2 hr 8 min
January 12, 2021EP44: Spina Bifida and a Positive Mindset With Tano Diaz
Are you familiar with Spina Bifida? Why are people with Spina Bifida in a wheelchair? What are some of the challenges that come with Spina Bifida? What are some of the challenges that come with being in a wheelchair? Do people with Spina Bifida all have the same mindset about their condition? Or about being in a wheelchair? And is that mindset a choice?
My friend of ten years, Tano Diaz from the Inspire Dayz, joins me on the Dani Flo Podcast to share what he knows about his condition Spina Bifida, his positive mindset about being in a wheelchair, and his brand he started to inspire others and be inspired.
Tano discusses and answers:
How long have you been in a wheelchair?

What age did you start noticing that not everyone is in a wheelchair?

How did they explain to you why you were in a wheelchair?

Have you always had the mindset you have now about your condition?

Where do you think your positive mindset comes from?

Do you think it’s a choice to have a positive mindset?

What is your condition?

What do you mean by “the first kind of spina bifida is hidden”?

Is it possible to develop spina bifida later in life?

Is spina bifida inherited or genetic?

What kind of research on spina bifida have you done on your own?
Did you learn more about yourself?

What are some examples of things that are harder for you because of spina bifida?

What’s the number one thing able bodied people take for granted?

What’s the most common reason people end up in a wheelchair?

How did you get introduced to wheelchair basketball?

Do most kids in wheelchairs get a social worker?

Do most kids in wheelchairs get introduced to wheelchair sports?

What’s the coolest wheelchair sport?

Why is the gym important to you?

What’s the number one misconception about spina bifida?

What is the focus of Spina Bifida month (October)?

When was the first time you connected with someone else with Spina Bifida?

Is it important to be around other people with Spina Bifida?

What’s it like having Spina Bifida and being Hispanic?

How long have you been thinking about starting a brand?

What's the meaning of your brand for you?

What’s the long-term goal with the brand?
You’re going to enjoy this episode if: you want to learn something new, if you’re curious about Spina Bifida and what it’s like to be in a wheelchair, if you’re interested in having a positive mindset, perspective, outlook, and philosophy of life, and if you want to learn about Tano’s brand and why he decided to start it and why inspiring others is important to him. Please listen, subscribe, leave a review, and share with everybody you know. Enjoy!
Follow Tano on Instagram: @tanodiazz
Follow his brand: @the_inspire_dayz
Watch his mini-documentary: The Wheel Documentary
Subscribe to his YouTube channel: The Inspire Dayz
Follow me on Instagram: @dani_flo
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch the podcast video: Dani Flo Podcast Video
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn to read my blogs about podcasting and philosophy: Dani Flo
Follow me on TikTok for TikToks on Faith: @daniflopodcast
1 hr 1 min
January 05, 2021EP43: Has Pragmatism Ruined Christianity? With Bill Doherty
Have you ever heard of pragmatism? Do you know what pragmatism is? Do you like it? Do you agree with it? Do you want to learn more about it? Have you wondered whether you are pragmatic? Should everyone be pragmatic? Or no one? What about Christians? Should Christians be pragmatists? Or not? Or can Christians pick and choose what to be pragmatists about? My friend Bill Doherty joins me on the Dani Flo Podcast Episode to discuss the problem of pragmatism in Christian education. Bill was introduced to this problem during his studies in a Phd program and has focused on this question for years and graciously agreed to share his insights with us.
Bill discusses and answers the following questions:
What made you interested in pragmatism?

How long after you left your Phd program did you start focusing on the problem of pragmatism?

If something had gone different, would you have eventually ran into the problem of pragmatism?

What is pragmatism?

Is pragmatism defined as “what works”?

What are some examples of areas we are pragmatists in?

How did pragmatism make its way into Christianity?

Do most Christian educators see pragmatism as a problem?

What are the major issues with using pragmatism in Christianity?

How should Christians be educated?

How does a person recognize when they’re being pragmatic about something important?

What are the proper reasons Christians should want to go to church?
If learning about philosophy and the different philosophies that are out there interest you or if pragmatism and Christian education interest you like it interest Bill and me; then thank God (and YouTube) you found this podcast episode. Please listen, subscribe/follow the next podcast, and share with everybody you know. Enjoy!
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch the podcast video: Dani Flo Podcast Video
Follow me on Instagram for Instagram Reels on Faith and Fitness and Posts on Fulton Sheen Quotes: @dani_flo
Connect or follow me on LinkedIn to read my blogs about podcasting and philosophy: Dani Flo
Follow me on TikTok for TikToks on Faith: @daniflopodcast
1 hr 37 min
December 29, 2020 EP42: Why Do We Need a New Conservative Party? With JMJCat3
Is the Republican party fighting for conservative values? Is the Republican party too confident conservatives will vote for them? Has the Republican party been corrupted by career politicians? Is it time for new conservatives to replace career politicians? Or is it time for a new conservative party?
My friend Sergio from JMJCat3 Catholic Head Gear joins me on the Dani Flo Podcast to discuss his reversion to the Catholic Faith and why he thinks it’s time for a new conservative party or time for Republican politicians to actually fight for conservative values.
Sergio answers and discusses:
- Were you raised Catholic?
- What influenced you to start your Catholic clothing company?
- Why did you stop being liberal democrat?
- Does it take time to fully switch one’s personal-political ideology?
- Why are you unhappy with the GOP (Grand Old Party)/Republican Party?
- Should the Republicans support Trump? Or should Trump support the Republicans?
- What would a new conservative party do differently than the GOP?
- Are you concerned that Nancy Pelosi can single handedly hold up the stimulus bill?
- If a new Conservative party were available, what would you like to see from it?
- Do you think it’s possible for a new party to emerge at the state level?
- Are you unhappy with the lack of Republicans in office fighting to keep small businesses open during the pandemic?
- Does a party erode when it’s in power too long?
Do career politicians erode when they’re in office too long?
- Why did you try to protect church property over the summer?
- Are people like yourself unhappy with the GOP because it doesn’t seem like they’re fighting to conserve your values?
- If the second amendment goes, will freedom of religion go too?
- If the second amendment is abolished, do you think states will acknowledge the right to bear arms at the state level?
- Do strict gun laws reduce gun violence?
- Why do you think young Hispanics are attracted to AOC’s (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) ideas?
- What would you say to a career politician about your concerns?
What would you say to a politician that wants to start a new conservative party?
You're going to enjoy this episode if the topics of the Catholic Faith and conservative politics interests you as much as it interests Sergio and me . Please listen, follow/subscribe to the podcast, and most importantly: share this episode with everyone you know!
Follow Sergio on Instagram: @jmjcat3
Follow me on Instagram: @dani_flo
1 hr 28 min

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