Anton sits down with Rachel McCoy—foster mom, adoptive mom, business co-owner, and part-time ops wizard—to talk about saying yes to hard things and finding joy in the simple moments. Rachel shares how a high-school Best Buddies friendship sparked a lifelong calling, what it was like welcoming Johnny (rare chromosome deletion; G-tube, HOH/ASL support) and Sam (Down syndrome) through foster care and adoption, and how she and her husband Michael split appointments, protect their marriage, and set their kids up for success. We dig into practical inclusion (what to say to your kids, how to engage at the park/school), why consent and generosity matter, and the Times Square moment that made New York worth the chaos.

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PINKS Window Service (Cedar Park/Georgetown)

BIG (Brookwood in Georgetown) – community for adults with disabilities

Lovely Flowers

Best Buddies

This week’s planned interview is on hold out of care for the guest’s family—relationships come first here. So Anton pulls back the curtain on how and why Ladylike gets made: the consent-first workflow (red lines → veto word → guest review), the real costs in money, time, and emotion, and the tension of making something for his daughter while guarding time with her (hello, “9:30 Rule”).

He shares the deeper why—to build a village of women for Drew and anyone craving belonging—and revisits lessons from past guests (foster care courage, rebuilding community from zero, weaving cultures in marriage, advocacy for kids with special needs, and more). It’s honest, practical, and a reminder that we measure success in trust and belonging, not views.

If this encouraged you, share it with a girl dad or a friend who needs a village. Know a woman whose story Drew should hear? DM @ladylike_pod or visit ladylikepodcast.com → Be a Guest.

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Brave isn’t loud. In this conversation, Hallie Graves shares what love looks like when it’s inconvenient—saying a shaky yes, choosing people over polish, and practicing presence when life is messy. We talk about everyday courage, community, and the small decisions that change homes more than headlines.

If you’re a girl dad (or a girl becoming), this one’s for you. Stay to the end for a heartfelt Dear Drew and a short Dad Reflections on practicing “see first, fix second,” presence over perfection, and the power of a small yes.

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