The Company of Dads Podcast

Interview with Chip Leighton / Host of The Leighton Show HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What happens when a corporate executive with an MBA, a steady career, and a very normal dad life accidentally becomes one of the internet’s funniest fathers? Paul sits down with Chip Leighton—the creator behind the painfully relatable dad content so many parents secretly see themselves in—to talk about why his humor h...

Interview with Sonia Bestulic / Founder of Flourish with Sonia HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What if the biggest challenges facing kids today aren’t about behavior or performance - but about how disconnected we’ve become from ourselves? Drawing on decades of work with thousands of families, globally recognized thought leader, speech pathologist, and author Sonia Bestulic has built a framework for raisin...

Interview with Ben Sacco / Author of "Disruption in Schools: Understand me Before You Mark me" HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN How do we really know what our kids are trying to tell us - even when they can’t put it into words? Ben Sacco, author of Disruption in Schools: Understand Me Before You Mark Me, reframes how we think about classroom behavior. He explains why “disruption” is often a sign...

Interview with David Homan / Founder of Orchestrated Connecting HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What if the secret to strong parent communities isn’t perfection, but integrity, vulnerability, and follow-through? David Holman is the author of Orchestrating Connection and founder of a decade-old community built on one rule: only surround yourself with people you’d trust to watch your kids. As a divorced fat...

Interview with Erin Coupe / Author of "I Can Fit That In" HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN When Erin Coupe’s husband decided to leave a thriving real estate career to support her growing business, their family dynamic - and their definition of success - changed forever. Erin, a global speaker and author of the book I Can Fit That In, helps high performers move from self-sabotage to self-leadershi...

Interview with Brian Mann / Co-Founder of Glitched States HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What if we’ve been using the wrong words to talk about our mental state? Brian Mann, co-founder of Glitched States and Kemble & Mann Creative Intelligence Labs, is on a mission to replace stigma with strength. He’s building a new vocabulary for mental health - one that turns “disorders” into dimensions of human e...

Interview with Dr. Harvey Karp / Author, Creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What if raising happier kids and getting better sleep were simpler than you think? Dr. Harvey Karp - world-renowned pediatrician and creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper - shares the science behind calmer homes and well-rested parents. With decades of experience, he unpacks common mistakes around sleep...

Interview with Michael Taverna / Founder of The Ad Village HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Children are the most valuable - and vulnerable - targets for online advertisers. Every day, brands and tech companies use sophisticated tools to track, profile, and influence kids, shaping their choices before they even know they’re being sold to. Michael Taverna is the founder and CEO of The Ad Village, a mission-...

Interview with Jim Chastain / Founder of Reality Check HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Men want to grow, but too often feel like they can’t without losing a part of themselves. Jim Chastain is a father of two, founder of the market research firm Reality Check, and now a researcher of men and modern masculinity. He discusses the five core insights that hold men back - from the pressure to always prove rath...

Interview with Lindsay Tanne / Founder of LogicPrep HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Applying to college is stressful - for students and parents. But does it really need to be? This week, Paul sits down with Lindsay Tanne, founder of LogicPrep, a globally recognized educational consultancy she started as a student at Harvard, growing a team of advisors, coaches, and tutors who’ve helped thousands of famili...

Interview with Zack Pumerantz / Director of Investments for I.M. Financial HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What happens to your money mindset when you become a parent? Zack Pumerantz is a father of two, former FanDuel exec, and now a financial advisor dedicated to helping fellow parents build strong financial foundations and lasting wealth. He shares practical strategies tailored for dads, insights on how...

Interview with Ed Tilton/ President of Begin Again Institute HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN As parents we worry about how our kids use screens, but how fathers engage with technology can either break old patterns or pass them on. Ed Tilton, president of the Begin Again Institute, works with men to heal from past trauma and stop harmful behaviors before they impact the people they love most. A husband and...

Interview with David Morgenstern Founder and CEO of Gaddies HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN What does it mean to be a father in today’s world, especially when your identity doesn’t fit the traditional mold? David Morgenstern shares his fatherhood journey as a gay dad, discussing the challenges and triumphs of creating inclusive parenting spaces. He sheds light on his work as leading gender-inclusive initi...

Interview with Courtney Cecil / CEO of the Working Moms Movement HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Balancing work, parenting, and partnership takes effort. Courtney Cecil, an expert in work-life balance, shares her insights on how companies can better support parents in the workforce, how to create a more equitable household, and the importance of intentionality in carving out time for yourself and your par...

Interview with Larry Sprung / Founder and Wealth Advisor at Mitlin Financial HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Sure, building a business takes work—but so does being present for your family. Larry Sprung, dad and founder of Mitlin Financial, has spent the last 20 years doing both. He designed his life and company around his values, setting boundaries, finding flexibility, and making time for joy Listen for...

Interview with Pete Hunsinger / CRO of Condé Nast - Entrepreneur HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Want to know how to be a Lead Dad with a demanding career, four kids and a great marriage? One thing's certain: Getting it right doesn't happen without effort. As a publisher for Condé Nast in the heyday of glossy magazines, Pete Hunsinger spent a large amount of his career working to get that balanc...

Interview with Titania Jordan / Chief Parent Officer and CMO at Bark HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Sure, there's a lot our children can learn on the internet, but there are plenty of websites, apps, and traps that they need to avoid. And it's our job as parents to help them. Titania Jordan, a mom and the Chief Parent Officer and CMO at Bark, an internet safety company, has tips on best interne...

Interview with Mike Malloy / Founder of Malloy Industries HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Parents have two resources they are always trying to protect and secure - time and money. As a Lead Dad, Mike Malloy structured his work life around reserving time for his family and fatherly duties. After creating a process to keep life on track domestically, he applied the same principles to Malloy Industries and w...

Interview with Mike Hermus / Founder of HaleSpring HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Many people who require mental health treatment rarely receive it. Of those that do, some are receiving what they can get - but not necessarily what they need. Mike Hermus - father, entrepreneur and Founder of HaleSpring - shares his personal experience with mental health, and how it pushed him to develop a way to help othe...

Interview with Alisha Simpson-Watt / Collaborative ABA Services HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Why do kids behave the way they do? How can we as parents guide them effectively? Alisha Simpson-Watt—an expert in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and founder of Collaborative ABA Services—shares insights on understanding children’s behavior, and offers great advice on reinforcing positive behavior, handling ch...

Interview with Margot Machol Bisnow / Author of Raising an Entrepreneur HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN We 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 th...

Interview with Kevin Goodnight / Founder of Dadvoted Fatherhood Coaching HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Being 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 invalua...

Paul Sullivan’s final thoughts on 2024 HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN As we wrap up 2024, Paul reflects on the progress The Company Of Dads has seen - highlighting a few key experiences as a Lead Dad both personally and professionally. He and Skip Cherryholmes discuss what they look forward to in the coming year, and the ultimate goal of finding more ways to bring dads together in 2025. Here’s to another...

Interview with Steven Miyao / MidCareer Parent Coach HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Is there a greater challenge for a father than balancing a demanding career that is no longer as rewarding as it once was with being the involved parent that his children need? You want a change, but you have obligations. What do you do? Steven Miyao, a coach and father of two, takes fathers through a 'life-first app...

Interview with Sara Deren / Founder of Experience Camps HOSTED BY PAUL SULLIVAN Over 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. Wh...