CC101 - Wisdom, Wealth & Wonderment with Paul Sullivan

Chatabout Children Podcast with Sonia Bestulic

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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