Join Scott Sibley on The Bitcoin for Families Show as he chats with Francisco Chavarria, Yopaki founder and dad of three girls (19, 17, and 2), expecting a fourth child in the coming months. Francisco shares heartfelt stories of parenting teens and a toddler, balancing fun and discipline, and teaching financial literacy through Bitcoin. From dance-offs to Loteria Bitcoin, he blends family life with his mission to make every Mexican a Bitcoiner. Discover tips for parenting across age gaps and fostering independence. Use code BFFSHOW for 10% off at SHAmory.com. Stay humble, stack sats!
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Timestamps:
- 00:01 – Scott introduces the show, welcoming Francisco as a “Bitcoin friend forever.”
- 00:41 – Francisco on the chaos and beauty of being a girl dad to three, expecting a fourth.
- 01:04 – Francisco hopes for a healthy baby, jokingly claiming “girl dad expertise.”
- 01:51 – Scott recalls meeting Francisco at Bitcoin 2021 in Miami.
- 02:27 – Francisco reflects on the magic of Bitcoin 2021 and friendships formed.
- 04:55 – Francisco introduces Yopaki, a Bitcoin neobank with a cultural twist.
- 06:40 – Francisco shares his daughters’ ages: 19, 17, and 2, highlighting the age gap.
- 07:25 – Parenting teens vs. toddlers: Francisco on patience and learning anew.
- 09:06 – Icebreaker: Francisco picks tacos over Bitcoin to represent Mexico.
- 09:59 – Francisco’s funniest dad moment: dance-offs with his daughters.
- 11:07 – Advice to 16-year-old self: “Be patient,” inspired by The Count of Monte Cristo.
- 13:09 – Bitcoin Block Party for kids: Francisco suggests a dulce de leche cake.
- 14:17 – Unexpected Bitcoin talk: At a bar in Amsterdam during COVID chaos.
- 16:04 – Childhood memory: Weekly family meals with grandma shaped his parenting.
- 18:14 – Francisco’s dream job if not Bitcoin: Opening a restaurant.
- 19:13 – Favorite dish to cook: Rajas tacos with poblano peppers and mushrooms.
- 21:39 – Francisco’s dad introduced him to Bitcoin in 2012, sparking his journey.
- 24:08 – Parenting challenge: Relearning sleep schedules with a toddler after teens.
- 27:11 – Francisco’s tip: Ask teens, “Do you want me to listen or advise?”
- 30:21 – Francisco plans to homeschool his youngest, inspired by Scott and Mallory.
- 32:47 – Emotional moment: Teens cry seeing Francisco’s love for their baby sister.
- 35:18 – Parenting tip: Follow through on consequences to earn mutual respect.
- 39:58 – Family dinners: A must to stay connected despite travel and work.
- 46:21 – Loteria Bitcoin: How Yopaki gamifies Bitcoin education for families.
- 53:36 – Life lesson for daughters: Patience and humility pay off.
