The Total Man Podcast
The Total Man’s Podcast is an opportunity for me to share my unique message to the world on redefining masculinity amongst other issues plaguing young men. I have come to realise that many men have misconstrued the essence of being a man, and have largely deviated from the original plan of our creator. We have believed more in myths that have robbed us of showcasing our authenticity as men and showing forth the beauty of masculinity as intended by our creator.
Also, the aim of this podcast is to enlighten and empower men to live an exemplary and purposeful life.
The Total Man Podcast
Episode 7: Raising the Male Child Right!
Growing up, more emphasis was laid on raising the female child right, ensuring she's morally upright, emotionally stable and able to do the domestic house chores. On the contrary not too much emphasis and intentionality was laid on how the male child is been raised. The male child are been overlooked and assumed they will get to figure out life as they grow up.
In this episode I had a conversation with Ebuka Ode the Boys Coach on how the male child can be raised rightly.
The highlights of our conversations are:
1. The transitioning of a boy to a man
2. The importance of a male child
3. Ways a male child can be raised
4. Investing to make the male child knowledgeable, because it is cheaper to invest than to recover.
5. The role of a father to raising the male child.
6. Ways on how difficult children can be raised.
7. The Correlation between the well being of the parents and the child.
8. The roles of a single mother in raising a male child.
Ebuka Obika Ede
Boys/Men Development Coach
Founder; Save the Boys Initiative
He is into Boys Development and Youth Mentoring. He does this through Mentoring, coaching and training them in life, leadership and purpose, also by acting as parent partner. He sees to the total development of boys and advocates for their well-being. He has certificates in Emotional Intelligence, Teens Mentoring and Organizational Leadership.
He is a graduate of Sociology with Msc in Organizational Leadership (in-view). He also has certificate in Non-Profit Leadership Management Course from Lagos Business School.
For over a decade, he has taught Boys, Teenagers and Youths in a unique, practical and humorous way to learn personal responsibility, breaking and overcoming addictions and leadership.
He is a TedX speaker and also speaks at Youth conferences, Seminars, Schools, Churches, Youth and Parents platforms.
He offers consultancy services for individuals and families.
As way of sharing feedback from my experience with the boys, we convene the 'Boys Leadership Academy', 'Total Men Online Summit'', Mentoring Clubs for Boys and convene the annual 'International Boys Conference' as a platform to train boys and men on how to positive and productive lives.
He received the National Volunteers Award in 2020 on his work for humanity and listed among the top 10 finalist for Nigeria Diversity Award.
He is the Author of 'The Journey into Manhood' that is a great resource for Boys and young men.
He is happily married to Ruth and their union of over 4 years is blessed with 1 biological daughter and many foster sons.
Facebook: @EdeEbukaObika
Instagram: ebuka_boyscoach
LinkedIn: Ebuka Obika Ede
Official Handles: 'Save the Boys Initiative' on all social media handles.
www.savetheboynow.org