Call Her Daddy
Call Her Daddy
"When you know you're supposed to make a, make a super defined decision in your life, you know it from, like, the head to your feet, from your feet to your head and your soul in your body. You know it." — Ciara
"I think the hardest business lesson that you had to learn early on? You got to leave your emotions at the door. Like, you know, there's a time and a place for sincerity and being emotional, especially as a woman. So early on I learned that, you know, I'm like in business, there's no, there's no gray. It's only black and white." — Ciara
"I think the one thing that is very detrimental to, can be detrimental to a person is when you bottle stuff in. And you don't have a place to go. So for me, I think having a place to go has always been a great thing for me or someone I can trust and talk to you. Even if it's just one person, everybody doesn't have to know your stuff. But just one person, if you have one, you have enough for me personally." — Ciara
The episode features an in-depth conversation with Grammy Award-winning artist Ciara, who shares insights from her two-decade career. She reflects on her early ambition, detailing a childhood goal sheet that accurately predicted her success. Ciara emphasizes the importance of parental support in pursuing dreams and discusses her career's pivotal moments, including the impact of her debut album "Goodies" and the significance of winning a Grammy. She highlights the value of faith and a consistent, trusted circle of friends and professionals in remaining grounded amidst fame.
Ciara also delves into business acumen, stressing the necessity of emotional detachment in professional dealings and the hard-learned lesson of separating personal feelings from business decisions. She contrasts past challenging relationships with her current healthy marriage to Russell Wilson, offering advice on identifying red flags, recognizing toxicity, and the courage required to leave unhealthy situations. Ciara advocates for self-reflection, intentionality in relationships, and the importance of being "equally yoked" with a partner.
The discussion extends to the nuances of navigating a healthy partnership, including unlearning past habits, fostering open communication, and maintaining connection through consistent effort like date nights. Ciara shares the unique dynamics of being married to a professional athlete, discussing the family's game-day rituals and how they support each other's demanding careers. She also touches upon her music, describing her artistic identity as "C-C" and the soulful, "sassy" vibe she aims to convey, envisioning her music as perfect for feel-good, sexy, and chill moments.