The Company of Dads Podcast

Interview with Margot Machol Bisnow / Author of Raising an EntrepreneurHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWe all want to see our child follow their passons and achieve their goals. But what if they are passionate about something we don’t understand? What if their goals don’t align with our goals for them? Margot Machol Bisnow - Author and mother of 2 entrepreneurs - has spoken with many families that let their kids follow passions that led to entrepreneurial success. She offers great points to consider.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kevin Goodnight / Founder of Dadvoted Fatherhood CoachingHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANBeing a devoted dad is a challenge we often feel we fall short on. But what if we’re closer than we think? Kevin Goodnight - author, fatherhood coach, and founder of Dadvoted - helps dads meet their goals, understand their generational impact, and realize it’s all within reach. His insights are invaluable.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Skip Cherryholmes, a passionate advocate for fatherhood and community engagement, joins Paul Sullivan to reflect on 2024's progress. They celebrate the growth of a supportive network for dads and the positive feedback received this year. The conversation highlights memorable moments, including humorous virtual interactions and the breaking of stereotypes about fatherhood. They advocate for better support systems for lead dads and discuss the importance of open communication with teenage daughters, looking forward to strengthening community ties in 2025.

Steven Miyao, an executive coach and father of two, specializes in helping mid-career professionals find work-life balance. He discusses the struggle fathers face in balancing demanding careers with parenting needs. The conversation delves into a 'life-first approach' that encourages dads to reassess priorities and redefine success. Miyao also addresses the fears of career transitions and promotes embracing new dreams. His insights aim to empower dads to prioritize emotional availability and pursue fulfilling life choices.

Interview with Sara Deren / Founder of Experience CampsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANOver 6 million children will lose a parent or sibling before they turn 18 years old. It's a large number, but a lonely lot. Sara Deren, who married into a summer camp family, has been working to reduce their isolation. Her Experience Camps has now helped 1,500 kids in 7 states and keeps them connected all year. What's she's learned can help us all be more compassionate.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Elissa Strauss / Expert on What Care Does For UsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANMale caregivers are increasing in number. They're Lead Dads to their children and their wives. They're more vocal in the office. They're taking on roles that have been traditionally assigned to women based on outdated gender stereotypes. And care has changed them in positive ways. So why does it seem so strange for men to be taking on these roles? And why do they get mocked for doing so? Elissa Strauss, author of "When You Care: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Other," has great insight. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Timothy Smith / a.k.a. The Financial DadHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANWhy don't parents talk more about personal finance with their children? You talk to them about all the ways to keep them safe - dating, drugs, drinking, doing the right thing in tough situations. All super important, and so, too, is understanding financial choices - and the consequences they can have. Tim Smith, the Financial Dad, says too many parents don't understand personal finance themselves. He's here to offer actionable advice. ---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with David Graham / eSports Entrepreneur and Parental AllyHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANThere are outdoor sports like football, soccer and tennis. And there are eSports like Fortnite and League of Legends. As parents, should we care which ones are children engage in? The answer from a leading eSports entreprenuer may surprise you. It starts with the question: How do we help our kids develop life skills? Listen for 5 tips.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Corinna Jenkins Tucker, Expert in Sibling RelationshipsHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANAre sibling behaviors like pushing, intimidating just harmless rivalry? When does that rivalry go too far and become aggression? Should parents ignore the fighting? Should they step in and settle it for their kids? What are the best tactics to manage and diffuse the conflict as a parent? Listen as these and more get answered.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/

Interview with Kevin Baker, Leader on Tween and Teenage empowermentHOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVANTweens can be moody. Teens can be withdrawn. As a father, you have a role to play in helping them through these periods of growth and change. Don't step back, lean in, says Kevin Baker, a thought leader and coach on tween and teen empowerment. Listen to 5 thoughts he has to help all parents.---Get our free newsletter covering all things fatherhood delivered straight to your inbox: https://thecompanyofdads.com/thedad/