Earning the Title: Lisa Guerrero’s Deeply Personal Interview with Her Father

What does it truly mean to earn the title of a parent? Journalist Lisa Guerrero welcomes her father, Walter Coles, for a conversation on legacy, tragedy, and reinvention. Walter opens up about raising his family as a single father, moving to San Diego, and designing a life centered on community service and empathy. Together, they discuss the history of progressive leadership in the church, how a shared love of sports shaped Lisa's career, and the realities of supporting a child through mental health and addiction struggles. Walter also shares practical advice for seniors on staying socially active and details how a Sony camera lens keeps him thriving at 87. Chapters 0:00 - Introduction: Why Father’s Day Matters 3:16 - Welcome Walter Coles & The Studio Story 4:20 - 1963: A Cross-Cultural Love Story 9:31 - Choosing San Diego & Salvation Army Roots 11:46 - Teaching Empathy to the Next Generation 16:22 - Deconstructing the Stigma Around Homelessness 19:21 - Navigating Sudden Loss & Single Fatherhood 24:02 - Shifting Careers to Become the Three Musketeers 26:10 - Stadium Views, Softball, and a Love of Sports 27:58 - Advocacy, Equality, and Progressive Ethics 32:44 - Essential Advice for Young Fathers 35:14 - Remembering Matthew: Addiction, Anxiety, and Grief 39:56 - Staying Sharp at 87 Through Nature Photography 44:25 - How Seniors Can Break the Rut and Stay Active 47:05 - The Art of Professional Reinvention 50:29 - AMA Segment: Career Milestones & Viewer Q&A 1:00:16 - Relationships, Advice for Dreamers, and Closing Thoughts #LisaGuerreroUnleashed #SingleFatherhood #SalvationArmy #Resilience #ParentingAdvice