#06 - Harry Gregory aka White Yardie

Dadvengers Podcast Episode 06 - Harry Gregory (aka White Yardie) Comedian, internet sensation and social media star Harry Gregory, AKA White Yardie talks to us about parenting a teenager and a toddler, how his children help each other – and who rules the roost! We also discuss growing up in Jamaica, how he fell into the wrong crowd and ended up in jail after moving to London at age 18, and what ultimately led to him turning his life around. It's an inspirational story of a dad who turned his life around that we at Dadvengers appreciate Harry sharing with us. Time Codes 1:15 - Harry talks about his children, their ages and how different they are! 3:01 – The relationship between his children, and how his son helps his younger sister 4:40 – Growing up in Jamaica, how that differs to raising his children in the UK and the fears of raising a teenage son 8:05 – How Harry and his partner’s parenting style differs, the importance of being a united front for his children, and how he reflected on his childhood and made decisions to parent in a different way.  11:57 – Social media career, and what led him to change the language he used in his videos to ensure he is a good role model for his children 14:27 – Harry discusses his male role models growing up 15:32 – “Dandy Shandy” Harry tells us about the games he played when growing up 18:03 – Video games, imaginary play, and the thing that makes him happiest in life.  20:49 – Harry discusses his late teenage years, how he fell into a drug culture at the age of 18 in London, and ending up in prison 25:09 – Leaving prison after two and a half years at the age of 21, the lack of support to help prevent re-offending, and how having his son at 22 made him reflect on the choices he was making 29:18 – How starting comedy videos and an ultimatum from his partner turned his life around, and the advice Harry would give to someone in the lifestyle he used to lead 34:30 – Talking to his teenage son about the lifestyle Harry led in his late teenage years, and what the impact of having children was on his life 37:56 – Dad superpower Don't forget to subscribe to be first to hear new episodes. And if you want more of our parenting content make sure you're following us on Instagram & Facebook too! Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.