Raising Grounded Girls: Fatherhood, Family Values & Staying Connected with Ashwin Rajan

What does it take to raise kind, confident, grounded daughters in today's world?

In this episode of MomsWork Podcast, Kristin sits down with filmmaker, producer, husband, and father of two middle school girls, Ash Rajan, for an honest conversation about fatherhood, family values, and staying connected—even when work takes you away from home.

Ash shares how he and his wife intentionally raise daughters who are humble, hardworking, and deeply connected to their family, culture, and traditions. Together, they discuss the unique challenges of parenting during the middle school years, the importance of modeling values through everyday actions, and how meaningful relationships can thrive despite demanding careers and frequent travel.

Whether you're raising daughters, navigating busy family schedules, or simply hoping to build stronger connections at home, this conversation is full of thoughtful reminders that the little moments matter most.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Raising grounded, kind, and confident girls
• Helping children stay connected to family, culture, and traditions
• Parenting through the middle school years
• Modeling humility, gratitude, and a strong work ethic
• Balancing a demanding career with family life
• Staying emotionally connected while traveling for work
• The everyday moments that shape lifelong relationships
• What Ash hopes his daughters will carry into adulthood

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