How a 29-Year-Old With No Kids Became ‘Dad’ to 5.7 Million People w/ Summer Clayton

Summer Clayton is a 29-year-old fitness trainer, teacher and TikTok sensation with 5.7 million followers who has become an unlikely father figure to millions, despite not having kids of his own. Through heartfelt videos, he teaches life skills like shaving and laundry, shares virtual dinners, and offers emotional support to young people who may lack guidance at home.

 

Today, Summer joins me to talk about how it all started. He shares what inspired his very first viral video and how his own childhood experiences shaped the kind of content he makes now.

 

Summer opens up about his upbringing, how he repaired his relationship with his dad later in life, and how faith has guided his journey and helped him stay grounded while his audience grew to millions.

 

We also talk about the pressure that comes with being seen as a role model. Summer shares the real reason he filters himself online, the brands he’s turned down to protect his message, and why he’d choose a Honda Civic over a luxury car any day. He also shares how he handles feeling stretched thin as a creator and what he does when he needs to slow down.

 

Join us today for a real and honest conversation about healing, purpose, showing up for others, and what it means to be a father figure in this digital age.

Summer Clayton's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialyourprouddad

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