Chris Gayomali: A certified rad dad
Find the topics we covered, the links to the things we talked about, and more
Dubbed a 'cool person' by New York Magazine, Chris discusses his accidental journey to a successful writing career, his move from California to New York, and balancing his professional and personal life.
He shares insights about working with major publications like GQ, his love for Muay Thai and the health scare that precipitated a deep dive into the world of wellness, and his commitment to showing up for his family amidst the chaos.
For the play by play of the episode and links to all the things, keep reading.
*We are still working out the kinks on our remote recording set up, hang with us! While the audio isn’t perfect, Chris’ story is!
PLAY BY PLAY:
00:00 Welcome to Mutha Life with Kari
00:38 Introducing Chris Gayomali: The Rad Dad
02:01 Chris's Journey to Becoming a Writer
05:10 Life at GQ and the Magazine Industry
11:44 Meeting His Wife and Starting a Family
16:19 Parenting and Career Challenges
26:57 Balancing Responsibilities in Parenting
30:26 Grocery Shopping Strategies
32:51 Parenting in New York: Challenges and Privileges
38:06 Navigating Nanny Culture
44:30 Wellness Journey and Fitness Goals
50:46 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans
LINKS TO THINGS:
Fertility tracking device for downstairs.
Chris’ Substack, Heavies.
The 3-3-2-2-1 Grocery Shopping hot tip.
Mutha’s article on ‘how to not fuck up your kids’
Instagram: @ChrisGayomali @mutha.life