We recently connected with Diony Marte and have shared our conversation below.
Diony, appreciate you joining us today. We’d love to have you retell us the story behind how you came up with the idea for your business, I think our audience would really enjoy hearing the backstory.
It first started off when I got locked up for domestic violence in 2013. Once I came home from jail, after everything I still wanted to try and work things out with my daughter’s mother. Unfortunately we tried, but it was too much going on in the both of our lives that we just called it quits. As time went on, we tried again but once again I got arrested. This time it was for violating the order of protections against my daughter’s mother. For nonsense, this situation became repeatedly. In 2017, I got locked up again. This time the judge sent me to the boat jail. The Vernon C. Bain Center, also known as the Vernon C. Bain Maritime Facility and under the nickname “The Boat”, is an 800-bed jail barge used to hold inmates for the New York City Department of Corrections. Once getting on the boat, I seen an inmate take his own crap and decided to put it on a window that way he can be taken out of his cell. I’ve seen an inmate throw a cup of urine on other inmate. I’ve seen a corrections officer violated an inmate because of his nationality. Throughout everything, I was still in my daughter’s life but if I wanted to continue to be in her life, I knew I had to change. Despite of everything that had happen, I wanted to start something that I could relate to and that would take my mind off things. In jail, you have a lot of time to yourself to think. The thought of the bond between me and my daughter and not being there for her when she needed me, all came to mind. Selfish enough, sometimes certain things need to happen for you to realize what’s most important. That’s when I came up with Daddy & Daughter Crew.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
Everyday, the role of being a dad and what it means to be a great father is being redefined. There are millions of great fathers out in the world that don’t get the credit they deserve for the very good job in raising their daughters each and everyday. My mission for Daddy & Daughter Crew is to show every person, but more importantly make them aware of how a father/daughter relationship can have a huge impact on a young female’s life. Every father that’s truly involved in there daughter’s life is Daddy & Daughter Crew. With that being said, I plan to change the way people view fathers with daughters in today’s society.
We’d love to hear the story of how you built up your social media audience?
While going through my situation with my daughter’s mother, I knew if I wanted to make Daddy & Daughter Crew into this huge brand I vision. I knew I would have to share certain experiences with my daughter on social media. Experiences, such as me learning how to do her hair, making YouTube videos, a billboard on Time Square, picnics and so much more. For those who are just starting to build on social media, keep in mind what you post is what you’re trying to attract. Do not get discouraged about likes. Consistency is key. There’s going to be times when the motivation isn’t there but keep going. Target your target market.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
During my downtime, I look for motivational videos for inspiration. One person that has been great for me, has been a gentleman and top motivational speaker, Eric Thomas. I’ve had the pleasure in meeting and speaking with Eric Thomas. I’ve also purchased some of his books, Secret To Success and You Owe You.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @DionyMarte_DDC & @DaddyAndDaughterCrewSpa
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@daddydaughtercrew8212