Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 10K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology com...
The Ultimate Guide To Children's Books | Bianca Schulze (Mom of 3, Author, Children's Book Review)
Bianca Schulze is the founder and editor of The Children's Book Review—a resource devoted to children's literature and literacy—and the host of The Growing Readers Podcast. Bianca is also the author of DON'T WAKE THE DRAGON which has been translated into 20 languages and is now a six-book series, as well as 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU GROW UP which is an Amazon Editors' pick for Best Nonfiction for Kids. She also a wife and the mother of three kids! In our conversation today we discussed:* How to raise readers in your household* How to foster a love of reading within your family* Her Top 5 book recommendations for 2024* The Children’s Book Review journey from blog to important literary resource* How she came to write her earliest books* Classic holiday stories for families* How parents can work with kids who are struggling to find reading enjoyable—Where to find Bianca Schulze* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancaschulze/* Website: https://www.biancaschulze.com/* The Children’s Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:38] Welcome[2:19] Professional background[4:05] Family[5:13] Children’s book review evolution[8:11] How does being an author inform your work?[10:25] Don’t Wake the Dragon Series[14:27] Inspiration for 101 Books to Read[17:25] Top book recommendations by age[27:55] New releases you’re excited about?[29:08] Where to buy all your books[31:41] Classic holiday book recommendations[33:24] How do you choose age level books?[35:29] Using Children’s Book Review as a resource[37:05] Trends in children’s literature right now[39:17] How to encourage children to love reading[44:24] Diversity/representation in literature[46:45] Growing Readers Podcast[48:44] What’s next?[49:46] Advice on how to juggle work & family[53:25] Lightning round[58:43] Thank you—Show references:Children’s Book Review: https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/Growing Readers Podcast:https://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/thegrowingreaderspodcast/Bianca’s Published Works: https://www.biancaschulze.com/#published-worksCU Boulder: https://www.colorado.edu/Dragons Love Tacos : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dragons-love-tacos-adam-rubin/1107389326Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell, Ashley Mackenzie (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/impossible-creatures-katherine-rundell/1143746993The Poisoned King (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Impossible Creatures #2) by Katherine Rundell: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-poisoned-king-katherine-rundell/1146144609Kate DiCamillo: https://www.katedicamillo.com/Priya's Kitchen Adventures: A Cookbook for Kids by Priya Krishna: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/priyas-kitchen-adventures-priya-krishna/1142903399The Yellow Bus by Loren Long: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-yellow-bus-loren-long/1143921425Where Is Koketso?: A Search, Seek & Find by Nyasha Williams, Anna Abl (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/where-is-koketso-nyasha-williams/1144786418The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-remarkable-journey-of-coyote-sunrise-dan-gemeinhart/1128564272Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/coyote-lost-and-found-dan-gemeinhart/1143297511BookShop: www.bookshop.orgBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-outsiders-s-e-hinton/1100458329Twas the Night Before Christmas by Clement C. Moore: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/twas-the-night-before-christmas-clement-clarke-moore/1102050730Stick Man by Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/stick-man-julia-donaldson/1015184424Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1) by Jeff Kinney: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-jeff-kinney/1100714716Dog Man (Dog Man Series #1) by Dav Pilkey: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dog-man-dav-pilkey/1123324195Harry Potter: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone:(Harry Potter Series #1) by J. K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/harry-potter-and-the-sorcerers-stone-j-k-rowling/1143017727The Chronicles of Narnia Box Set by C. S. Lewis, Pauline Baynes (Illustrator): https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-chronicles-of-narnia-box-set-c-s-lewis/1100542419Noise canceling headphones: https://www.bose.com/c/holiday-saleInside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Inside Out 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22022452/Edward Scissorhands: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099487/—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
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Helping Kids Discover Passions Without Pushing Too Hard | Carlo Navarro (Dad of 5, Fractional Exec)
Carlo Navarro is a former marketing leader turned fractional executive and the owner of the @StartupDad instagram handle (I’m jealous!). He’s been a mentor in the Chicago startup scene via 1871 and a marketing director and sales leader at companies like Blueleaf, Carrum Health, Pandora and more. He’s also a husband and the father of five (!) kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* Helping your kids discover their passions and dreams* Avoiding the temptation to push your kids to live your idealized version of life* Navigating complex health issues in a large family and managing through them* The role of social media and technology for your kids* A framework on following through with consequences for your kids* How to capture the idea Christmas card photo with a family of 7* The family adjustment when his wife went back to work* How he identifies and catches himself when he’s about to lose his patience—Where to find Carlo Navarro* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlonavarro/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdad/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:28] Welcome[2:37] Professional background[3:46] Childhood[5:58] Were there other Filipino kids in your school?[7:29] How did you meet your wife?[8:12] What does your wife do for work?[9:15] Adjustment of wife going back to work[10:29] Their decision to start a family[12:27] Household dynamic of kids[15:13] Helping kids navigate their dreams[17:54] Not living vicariously through kids[20:49] How to pull off the perfect family Christmas card[23:56] What has changed emotionally after multiple kids[25:33] Balancing health issues in a large family[33:30] Advice to younger Carlo[35:28] Favorite book to read to your kids?[37:10] An area you and partner don’t align?[40:24] Kid’s relationship with technology[43:53] Mistake you made as a dad?[44:48] Ways to identify when losing patience?[47:02] Follow along[48:03] Lightning round[57:00] Thank you—Show references:1871: https://1871.com/Blue Leaf: https://www.blueleaf.com/Karim Health: http://karimhealthcare.com/Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/Detroit Lions: https://www.detroitlions.com/Swisher Home Improvement SHI: https://swisherhomeimprovement.com/HHT: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/hereditary-hemorrhagic-telangiectasiaRosie Revere Engineer & Series by Andrea Beaty: http://www.andreabeaty.com/Troomi: https://troomi.com/Connected Families: https://connectedfamilies.org/Bottle Warmer: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Temperature-Control-Automatic-Shut-Off/dp/B0876T9DQZ/Messi: https://www.intermiamicf.com/players/lionel-messi/Michael Jordan: https://www.hoophall.com/hall-of-famers/michael-jordan/Caillou: https://en.caillou.com/Blippi: https://blippi.com/Atlas 7 Passenger: https://www.vw.com/en/models/atlas.htmlPee Wee Herman: https://peewee.com/Lion King: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0110357/Lion Guard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3793630/Sandlot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108037/—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
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Turning Divorce, Alcoholism And Violence Into Dadversity | Nathan Jefferson (Dad of 2, Founder of Dadversity)
Nathan Jefferson is an entrepreneur, turned tech recruiter, turned entrepreneur (again). His latest company, Dadversity, is focused on helping Dads improve their personal, professional and parenting skills. It’s rooted in his own lived experience with two abusive stepfathers and a biological father who left him at a young age. He’s on a mission to help Dads be better so they don’t repeat the mistakes he experienced in his childhood. Nathan is also a husband and the father of two kids. In our conversation today we discussed:* The origin story of Dadversity* What it’s like being the product of a broken home* How to balance (or not) building a business with Dad life* How to maintain strong relationships at home when your mind is elsewhere* He he has learned to be a better Dad despite having poor role models* The most impactful conversations he’s had with Dadversity guests* The emotional toll that building a community can have on you—Where to find Nathan Jefferson* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanjefferson/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/* Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:45] Welcome[1:59] His background as a recruiter[4:46] Origin of Dadversity[12:22] Example of a Dadversity workshop[14:52] How Nathan met his wife; all about his kids[17:28] His wife as the family anchor[18:55] Earliest memory of becoming a Dad[20:34] Balancing Dadversity and fatherhood[23:03] A good piece of advice[25:39] How did you learn to be a dad withou role models?[28:37] Dadversity conversation that has stuck with Nathan the most[31:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a Dad[34:31] Advice to ignore[36:41] Writing a book/favorite book to read?[37:51] Frameworks[41:39] Where do you and your partner not align?[43:20] Something you gave up to be a Dad?[46:16] Mistake as a Dad?[47:48] Where to follow along[49:19] Lightning round[56:31] Thank you—Show references:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadversitynathan/Dadversity: https://dadversity.co.uk/University of Oxford: https://www.ox.ac.uk/ CocoMelon: https://cocomelon.com/Two For Joy - The true story of one family's journey to happiness with severely disabled twins by James Melville-Ross: https://www.amazon.com/Two-Joy-happiness-severely-disabled-ebook/dp/B0DHYQ77BP/Sing 2: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6467266/Home Alone:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099785/Green Mile:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120689/—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
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Teaching Your Kids Cultural Empathy And Understanding | Phil Carter (Dad of 2, Growth Advisor)
Phil Carter is a consumer subscription growth expert and advisor. He has built a popular Reforge course on consumer subscriptions and advises companies on their growth strategy. Prior to that he led growth and product functions at Faire, Quizlet and Ibotta. Phil is also a husband and the father of two kids.Phil’s wife, Ashley, founded a non-profit called Daring Girls that comes up in today’s episode and has helped over 20,000 Tanzanian women further their education. Donate today!In our conversation today we discussed:* Raising kids during the pandemic* Traveling internationally with young children* How to teach kids cultural empathy and understanding* Protecting coveted time with your spouse* Avoiding everything becoming a household logistics conversation* The weekly family meeting and how that works for Phil and his family—Where to find Phil CarterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philgcarter/X: https://x.com/philgcarterWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:29] Welcome[2:03] Professional background[4:14] Childhood[5:32] What family are you close to now?[7:27] How you met your wife[8:39] Daring Girls and his wife’s work[11:28] Decision to start a family[13:27] Earliest memory of becoming a dad?[16:36] Raising kids during the pandemic[20:21] Taking kids to Tanzania[25:42] Talking to kids about diversity[29:02] Family meeting[32:37] Advice for younger Phil[35:56] Advice to ignore[37:43] Protecting time w/ spouse[40:59] Standing date-night time/sitter[42:03] Keeping date-nights from becoming logistical discussions[44:09] Where do you and partner not align?[47:16] Mistake you made as a dad?[49:05] Halloween[51:11] #1 book recommendation [52:29] Fav holiday recipes or traditions?[54:10] Follow along[54:49] Lightning round[1:03:56] Thank you—Show references:Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/Donate to Daring Girls: https://daringgirls.org/donate/Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/Ibotta: https://home.ibotta.com/Bain: https://www.bain.com/Stanford: https://www.stanford.edu/Turo: https://turo.com/Faire: https://www.faire.com/Reforge: https://www.reforge.com/Harry Potter: https://www.harrypotter.com/Tanzania: https://www.britannica.com/place/TanzaniaPokemon: Detective Pikachu: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5884052/DinoLingo: https://www.dinolingo.com/Duolingo: https://www.duolingo.com/The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini: https://www.amazon.com/Kite-Runner-Khaled-Hosseini/dp/159463193XChildren Of The Corn: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087050/Lion King Soundtrack: open.spotify.com/album/7e8y48Z2fkJNGBOKSECCeSThe Five Love Languages: https://5lovelanguages.com/Osprey backpacks: https://www.osprey.com/How to Train Your Dragon: https://www.dreamworks.com/how-to-train-your-dragonBluey: https://www.bluey.tv/The Wild Robot: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29623480/Mighty Ducks: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104868The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt:https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
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Fighting Off The 'Should Gremlins' | Rob Taylor (Dad of 4, Coach, Founder of Dads in Business)
Rob Taylor is a growth and sales advisor and the founder of the Dads in Business community. Dads in Business is a supportive network of content, resources and community to help busy dads better manage themselves, their family and their business. Rob is also a husband and the father of four children. In our conversation today we discussed:* What to do when they don’t teach Dad in school* Robs journey to create Dads in Business* The feeling of loneliness that Rob experienced after becoming a Dad for the first time* How to fight off the “Should Gremlins”* Where Dads can learn about fatherhood with such limited resources* Some of the most impactful conversations he’s had on Dads in Business* Balance and boundaries—Where to find Rob Taylor* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtaylorofficial/* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dadsinbusinessWhere to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:46] Welcome[2:16] Dads In Business[13:07] Example of oldest son’s questions[14:03] Rob’s wife & four kids[17:50] Decision to start a family[19:48] “Should” gremlins[22:48] Combatting “should” gremlins[25:45] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[27:04] What does “teaching dad” mean to you?[33:39] Most surprising thing about becoming a dad?[35:54] Dads in Business most impactful moments[39:57] Memorable story of DIB impact[42:45] How has Rob’s parenting style evolved[45:54] Mistake as a dad?[46:57] What’s next?[49:05] Follow along[50:11] Lightning round[56:36] Thank you—Show references:Dads In Business LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dads-in-business/Dads In Business Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3NsyHEWffBfu5gNpU2x-OwDads In Business TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dadsinbusinessDads In Business Website: dadsinbusiness.co.ukBook Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/the-book-of-dad/Deck Of Dad: https://dadsinbusiness.co.uk/dad-deck/WWE: https://www.wwe.com/Undercover Billionaire: https://www.discovery.com/shows/undercover-billionaireCereal Dad Preneur: Put Your Family First While You Build An Empire And Create Wealth by Matt Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Cereal-Dad-Preneur-Family-Empire-ebook/dp/B08GRXW2QBGrant Cardone: https://grantcardone.com/Mike Michalowicz Profit First: https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/Dads in Business Podcast - Sleep Fitness: Transforming Men's Health Performance: youtube.com/watch?v=nRDh4Nn3pw4Inside Out: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2096673/Die Hard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1—For sponsorship inquiries email: [email protected] Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
Adam Fishman (author of a top business newsletter on Substack with 10K+ subscribers) interviews executives, entrepreneurs, and company leaders in technology companies who are also fathers. They discuss the tough aspects of work, parenting, family, the mistakes made and lessons learned along the way. startupdadpod.substack.com
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