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!

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contact: [email protected]

Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/

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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 work travel with family life

950 the importance of communication

1035 self care tips

1232 supporting your mental health

1400 meditation

1630 the bear, and angst and anger amongst chefs

1738 would you encouraging your kids to go into the hospitality industry?

1930 hospitality during covid

2218  publishing books and finding the time to write

2518 advice for breaking into hospitality industry

2650 best advice you’ve ever received

2757 advice for former self

2922 best cocktail and appetizer to serve at a party

3200 advice for new dad

EPISODE LINKS:

nickmautone.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmautone/

[email protected]

instagram @nickmautone

substack

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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 century

600 will we wish kids used their phones more in the future?

655 the affects of digital media on childhood development 

830 how digital media impacts little kids

945 how being on your phone effects newborns

1122 kids absorb our anxiety from the media we consume

1250 be as present as possible in the short time you have with your kids

1510 teaching young people intentional attention

1650 negative side affects of being on your phone in front of your kids

1930 your kids digital footprint and screen time

2200 protecting young girls from social media

2530 how to manage your kids screen time

2841 Carrots&Cake, screen time management app

3150 using technology to alleviate technology problems

3300 the chemical reactions in our brain from screen time

3610 advice for busy working parents

3904 advice to former self

4032 advice for new dad

4130 6 month free trial of Carrots&Cake, parental control app

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwenyth-jackaway-phd/

[email protected]

Free trial of carrots&cake: https://carrotsandcake.com/

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

Website: https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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 years

1020 skillset in marketing to parenting

1230 how you approach your career after becoming a parent

1345 how do we protect our kids from screens and the algorithm 

1608 juggling work and family life

1700 fishmanAF newsletter

1805 self care tips

2020 how to find me time

2230 working full time without caretakers

2445 figuring it out and not quitting

2500  job searching and navigating being unemployed as a father

2800 managing emotions while job searching

2913 advice for new dad

EPISODE LINKS:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danucko/

https://www.behance.net/danucko

SHOW LINKS:

[email protected]

https://workingparentspod.carrd.co/

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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 balance as a single mom

6:00 work life balance and setting boundaries

6:50 the importance of having family dinner 

8:00 job qualities that are important to working parents

11:05 career tradeoffs

14:00 time management and list making 

15:10 taking time for yourself

15:40 asking for help and delegating

16:40 getting comfortable asking for help

18:54 self care tips

21:12 good career advice

23:00 advice for former self

24:00 advice for someone trying to figure out what they want to do with their career

25:00 advice for a  new dad

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

connect with Teresa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenteresa/

https://trueplatform.com/search/

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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 culture

6:30 unlimited PTO

7:05 work life balance vs life life balance

7:55 how has your job informed your parenting

8:30 focus on relationships

9:30 managerial style change after becoming a father

11:40 using calendar to plan, setting boundaries

13:24 going to the beat of your own drum

14:00 what’s the reward for all this risk and hard work?

15:30 not being motivated by money

16:20 money can’t buy time

17:10 things he’d go back and change

17:50 mental health coaching

18:35 mentoring and learning from mentors  

19:27 self care tips

19:35  24 hour rule

20:40 mental health coaching

21:45 meditation and gratitude practices, helping others

22:15 ask tech dads podcast

25:00 creating a legacy

28:15 advice for starting your own company

c29:55 advice for starting a podcast

31:40 advice to former self

32:00 best advice received

33:00 advice for first time dad

EPISODE LINKS:

Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/advyon/

Advyon: https://advyon.com/

SHOW LINKS:

[email protected]

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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

- Advice for new working parents

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccaschuette/

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

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Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco CC-by-nc-nd

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 being a busy dad

- Self care tips

- Dealing with stress and being active

- Work travel tips and time management techniques

- Napping strategies

- Hockey

- Advice for new parents

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

Connect with Patrick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcguirep/

Empowered Entrepreneur: https://empoweredentrepreneur.ca/

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

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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

- Overcoming self-doubt

- Time management skills

- Putting your kids first

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

Big World of Little Dude: https://www.linkedin.com/company/big-world-of-little-dude/

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

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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 healthier

- How to grow your audience

And much more!

EPISODE LINKS

Allison Jackson Fitness: https://www.linkedin.com/company/allisonjacksonfitness/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonjacksonfitness/?hl=en

SHOW LINKS:

contact: [email protected]

Musical credit:

Hippie Beatnix (ID 1913) by Lobo Loco