Fatherhood & Career with the Menzies Brothers (Part 1)

In honor of Father’s Day, our host Ashley Menzies Babatunde brings you the first part of a two-part series on career and fatherhood where she interviews her dad and her uncles. Tuning in, you’ll meet the four brothers: Patrick, Sidney (Ashley's dad), Marvin, and Eric. Ashley gives us a brief introduction to each of the brothers, their careers, and the roles that they play in the family. You’ll hear about their childhood in the LA mid-city area where they were raised by Guyanese emigrants in the same home that Ashley grew up in. Although each of the brothers took a different path in life, they have a very strong familial bond that they have passed on to their children. In this episode, they reflect on their childhoods, what they learned from their parents, and how they have applied this knowledge in their own lives. You’ll hear how their parents instilled in them the values of responsibility, generosity, social responsibility, brotherly love, and accountability. You’ll also hear the stories of how their father always made everyone feel important, how Marvin changed his career course because of something his dad said, and how the brothers have handled adversity in the wake of losing jobs and loved ones (including Ashley’s mom, Belinda). This mix of Black, boomer, and Gen X dad perspectives is something that we can all learn a lot from, so tune in today for some wisdom and sound advice! 

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