In this episode of Chatabout Children, Sonia Bestulic welcomes Paul Sullivan, to discuss his insights on this special Raising Empowered Humans series. 

Paul is the:

• Founder of The Company of Dads, a platform dedicated to creating a community for lead dads.
• Former writer of the Wealth Matters column in the New York Times.
• Author of two books: Clutch: Why Some People Excel Under Pressure and Others Don't and The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy.

So sit back and enjoy this episode of the Chatabout Children Podcast.

Empowering Moments

Paul Sullivan's Journey:

• Transition from journalist to founder of The Company of Dads.
• The ‘accidental’ path that led him to this new venture.
• The challenge and fulfillment of becoming a lead dad and starting a platform for others in similar roles.

The Company of Dads:

• Launched in 2022 with a mission to support lead dads and help families fulfill their full potential.
• Focuses on media, community, and workplace education.
• Explores the unique challenges and rewards of building a supportive community for lead dads.

Balancing Professional and Personal Life:

• Sullivan's experience managing career transitions and family responsibilities.
• The importance of modeling balanced, empowered behavior for his children.
• Strategies for maintaining family harmony and fulfilling professional commitments.

Impact on Family:

• Lessons his daughters learned from observing their parents' entrepreneurial journeys.
• Emphasizing the unpredictability and resilience required in both business and personal life.

Challenges and Triumphs:

• Overcoming initial setbacks and financial challenges.
• The importance of perseverance and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Building credibility and support for The Company of Dads.

Words of Wealth Wisdom:

• Paul shares key insights from his book; The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy
• Paul shares some truths about money, and the importance of empowered choices when it comes to instilling money values within the family

Future Vision:

• Continuing to grow the platform and expand its impact.
• Encouraging businesses to adopt more inclusive and supportive policies for caregivers.
• Sharing insights and experiences to inspire other lead dads and families.

Final Take Home message from Paul Sullivan:

• Embrace the journey of raising empowered humans both at home and in the community, opening to the significance of vulnerability and authenticity in leadership and parenting.

Join the Paul’s Community: Follow The Company of Dads for more resources and support.

Contact Information:

• Host: Sonia Bestulic - www.soniabestulic.com 
• Guest: Paul Sullivan - The Company of Dads

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