Successful Working Parents

It's been two months of me being a dad, so we are taking a detour from our usual interview style. I wanted to give some updates on the journey thus far and share some advice for others in the same boat. SHOW LINKS: contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Linktree: https://linktr.ee/successfulworkingparents   Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/ Musical credit: Hippie Beatnix (ID 19...

Dinesh Sukhija is director of engineering at Opendoor and father of 3. This episode will be particularly valuable to anyone who is interested in managing a full time leadership role with having multiple kids at home. We cover a wide range of topics, including: 0205 learnings about leadership applying to parenting 0235 letting your kids fail in order to learn 0340 how being a parent changes the way...

Maureen Clough is a former tech partnership executive and currently the host and creator the It Gets Late Early podcast. She is also a mother of 2. This is a really powerful conversation that shares a lot of vulnerabilities about the joys and struggles of motherhood. We cover: 0140 the difficulties of transitioning to working parent 0420 strategies for coping with new mom life 0536 balancing caree...

Jason Kreidman is the creator of Dad University, and online school for dads. He is also an internet marketer and father of 2. This episode is going to be especially valuable for two types of people - anyone looking to be a better father, and anyone who has ever wanted to make content and put it out into the world. We cover a lot of ground, including: 0210 how your career informs your parenting 040...

Keren Kozar is an HR executive and the senior people & culture partner at HiBob, an HR tech platform. She is also a mother of 1. If you're a new working mom, or soon to be one and worried about how you'll manage it all, this episode is for you. We cover a lot of fun topics including: 0120 how your career in hr informs your parenting 0205 how becoming a mom changes the way you approach...

It's been one month of me being a dad, so I thought I'd take a detour from our regularly scheduled program and give you a solo-episode. I wanted to share a quick update on what my experience has been so far, and what advice I would give to other soon-to-be dads. Enjoy! SHOW LINKS contact: successfulworkingparents@gmail.com Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/ Musical credit: Hippie...

Nick mautone is a hospitality guru, author, former manager partner of Gramercy Tavern, and father of 2. This was a fun episode covering a lot of different topics. Especially if you love the hospitality industry! We talk about: 0045 background in hospitality  250 real life bar-rescue 430 how your career informs how you parent and vice versa 600 being more conscious of how you respond 715 juggling w...

Dr. Gwenyth is a communications educator, specializing in digital media and its effects on childhood development and society. She is also a mother of 1. If you're a parent that's worried about your kid's screen time, this episode is for you! Topics we cover: 210 Having smart phones and apps in college 310 how media impacts childhood 510 worrying about kids reading too much in the 19th...

Dan Ucko is a marketing executive and father of 1 with another child on the way. This is a far-reaching conversation, and we cover a lot of ground, including: 230 Changing gender stereotypes as dad 300 going into having the second kid 330 sleep challenges 400 transition into working fatherhood 600 is it worth it? 620 infertility journey 830 most of the time spent with your kids is in the first 18...

Teresa Green is Partner at True Search, a global executive recruitment firm. She is also a mother of 2. In this episode, we talk about: 0:30 career 1:30 family life 2:05 how your experiences in HR informs the way you parent 2:30 make sure you’re always doing something that brings joy to your life 3:20 career fulfillment and work-life balance 4:15 how to find a fulfilling career 4:55 finding career...

Brian Anderson is the founder and Chief Culture Officer of ADVYON, a full service business technology consulting firm, supporting businesses that need to outsource their technology solutions. He is also a father of 3. In this episode, we talk about: 3:00 on being a dad 3:45 never miss a soccer game 4:50 culture at the company 5:30 growing year over year without sales people by having a good cultur...

Rebecca Schuette is a senior marketing executive and mother of 4 In this episode, we talk about: - How startup life prepares you for parent life - How to juggle work life and family life - How to set boundaries and protect your time - Self-care and fitness routines - Building a community and how it takes a village - Making sacrifices in your career for your family - How your kids see your career -...

Patrick McGuire is the founder of Empowered Entrepreneur, which provides advisory and professional services to enable companies to scale and grow quickly. He is the host of The Empowered Podcast. He is an advisor in SaaS, health, web3, and many other industries. He is also a father of 3. In this episode, we talk about: - Entrepreneurship rubbing off on your kids - Focusing on your career while bei...

Cara Zelas is the founder of Big World Of Little Dude, an educational platform teaching children, aged between 3 to 7, social and emotional skills through books, activities and curricula. In this episode, we talk about: - Changing careers - Why college may not be for everyone - Teaching kids about kindness - Creating home school curriculum for parents during COVID - The importance of empathy - Ove...

Allison Jackson is Director of Communications at KPMG, owner of Allison Jackson Fitness, the host of the Fit to Lead podcast, and the author of "The Busy Mom's Guide to a Leaner Body and Healthy Eating" In this episode, we talk about: - How to make time for your family - How to find time for a side hustle - The important of fitness in your life - How to stick to a routine and eat hea...

Dr. Ellen Jefferson Kearney is the VP of HR at Curi. She is also an adjunct professor of human resources at Southern New Hampshire University. She recent got her PhD in Human Resource Management from Capella University. In this episode, we talk about: - Putting your family first - Setting a good example for your kids - The highs and the lows of pursuing higher education - How to balance family lif...

Blue Netherclift is a Customer Success Lead at Live It, and the host of the Dads Without Borders podcast. He is also a wilderness first aid instructor and workshop facilitator. In this episode we talk about: - Being mindful of how your kids see your career - How to juggle family time and work time - Working on side hustles and passion projects as a busy working parent - The importance of being in...

Jill Katz is the Founder & Chief Candor, Courage & Care Officer of Assemble HR Consulting. In this conversation, we talk about: - how to make time for your kids - having the courage to quit your job - how to live and work with more candor, courage and care - what it takes to be an entrepreneur - why you should always go to the teddy bear picnic EPISODE LINKS: Assemble HR Consulting website...

In this interview podcast, we talk to busy working parents who have succeeded in all different areas of life. If you’re interested in hearing how other people balance work life and family life and still thrive, this podcast is for you. Hit subscribe for a new interview each week.  Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd