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Parenting Plus Business

75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

DADPRENEUR, Josh Rimmington chats to parents who are business owners and learn about their story, and gets advice on both business and parenting and doing both at the same time. Range of guests from around the world.

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Episodes

More Than A Pretty Girl

March 18, 2024 07:34 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

In this Episode, Josh talks to Christina Flach. Christina is a world renowned celebrity makeup artist with experience working with celebrity clientele, magazines, and big-name brands. She has been featured in Vogue, People, Time, and Elle, as well as campaigns for Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, and Bloomingdales.  She is the creator and CEO of her own makeup brand, Pretty Girl Makeup. Christina also writes articles detailing the must-know tips,...

Nomadic Family Hustle

February 27, 2024 06:41 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MB

In This Episode Josh Chats With James " Jimmy" Mitchell. A breakdown and working long hours for little return led Jimmy to downsize his marketing agency pack up his family and travel full time. Josh & Jimmy chat about running a business, the cost of living in australia, Travelling with kids, content creation and more. 

The Power Of Community

September 13, 2023 07:04 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

In this episode, Josh is joined By Steven Neuner. A lifetime entrepreneur and learner stands out as a leader of compassion and innovation. He started his first “real” business in his twenties at home with no money, capabilities, or connections. With a ton of hustle, grit, and the love and support of his wife, Corey, his best friend and first “investor/partner,” Steven has built, scaled, and exited multiple multi-million-dollar companies. Steven’s passion is empowering Entrepreneurs to ...

Writing the next chapter

March 24, 2023 06:20 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

In this episode, Josh chats with Louis White. Louis is an award-winning journalist, writer, Law student, author, and father to Lily. Louis was inspired by Lily to write a children's book series that celebrated nature and all of the insects that are so vital to the environment and the food we eat as well as what it means to be human and compassionate in this world. Louis is such a busy but incredibly devoted father who gets so much enjoyment out of nurturing Lily and the fact that she and...

From Fur Kid To Girl Kid

March 11, 2023 07:46 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this episode of Parenting plus Business Podcast your host, Josh Rimmington chats with Rohit Vijayan. Rohit is the CEO and founder of Floofers a pet tech startup that connects pet parents with pet carers and walkers across Australia. Rohit sold all his assets to get Floofers started and also has a young family and groodle named Auggie.    Rohit has 16+ years of experience and expertise in business development, banking, automotive, insurance, and hospitality industries and has worked as...

Empathic Leadership & Parenting!

December 17, 2022 07:45 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this episode Josh Talks to Daniel Murray (BSc, MBA Exec). Daniel helps frustrated people leaders unlock the true performance of their people by developing curious and empathic skills to harness the 'tough skills' of leadership. His degree in mathematics, MBA and background in corporate strategy provides Daniel with a unique perspective blending strategic thinking with empathy and emotional intelligence in practical and pragmatic ways. His clients rave about his ability to bring humour and...

Why did you go into business in the first place?

December 05, 2022 07:58 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this Episode Josh Chats with David Weaver. Since 2008 David, a successful entrepreneur and business owner has been coaching and teaching individuals, groups and companies. David is known for his ability to connect, make the complex simple, and help people create lasting change. He specializes in helping business owners create both a business AND a life that they love.  His favorite question to ask is “What makes you feel alive?”  David is a husband and dad to his wife and two daughter...

Parenting as a kingdom led Entrepreneur

November 28, 2022 08:22 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

In this episode, Josh chats with Steven Pemberton. Steven is a kingdom-led entrepreneur, a husband, and a father to a 7-year-old son. His wife and himself have built multiple 7 figure eCommerce businesses and also homeschool their son He has a journey from losing everything in 2015 to a 7-figure business owner who continues to inspire others daily. His wife and he now help coaches, business leaders get in front of their ideal customers to accelerate their impact through a system called...

The biggest mistakes salespeople make?

November 07, 2022 08:32 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Josh Talks with Ben Bressington. Benjamin is a Speaker and Author of multiple books. With the latest book “People Ignorant: Unlocking Success, Confidence & Influence.” Ben has a Law & Criminology degree from Australia. Ben spent 10 years helping Fortune 1000 companies apply gamification principles to their sales and communication process.  And now spends his time helping people improve their sales conversations. Specifically helping people to close deals faster and discov...

Children, Crayons and Consulting!

August 23, 2022 07:16 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Peter H. Christian. Peter was the founding partner and president of espi, a business consulting firm in Northeastern PA. Previously he was an Executive at Crayola Corporation. He has worked with 300+ clients in business development, profit improvement, operations, IS selection and implementation, and Project Management. He has 40+ years of experience in strategic and facility planning, CI, lean, and supply chain. He has helped companies to realize millions ...

Parenting & Product Based Businesses

August 12, 2022 22:33 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode Josh Talks to Chris Kitto. Chris is a partner & director of strategy lead, a sales business on the Gold Coast that builds brands across the Australian retail market. He is also the founder of an online training course called the Retail Excellence Program which teaches emerging brand owners and entrepreneurs the tips and tricks to business success for a product-based business. Also a husband and father of a beautiful little girl. He has a genuine passion for innovation and an ...

Parenting for the Next generation!

May 17, 2022 09:24 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

In This Episode Josh Talks with Megan Barella. Megan helps conscious parents stop the yelling, power struggles, and emotional breakdowns in their family. As a mom to a 13-year-old son, teacher, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Family Mediator, and Master Trainer, she has inspired thousands of parents to raise a generation of children who thrive - and to overcome burnout during the pandemic. Join her Facebook group community @ParentingfortheNextGeneration and learn more about he...

Parenting for the Nest generation!

May 17, 2022 09:24 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

In This Episode Josh Talks with Megan Barella. Megan helps conscious parents stop the yelling, power struggles, and emotional breakdowns in their family. As a mom to a 13-year-old son, teacher, Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Family Mediator, and Master Trainer, she has inspired thousands of parents to raise a generation of children who thrive - and to overcome burnout during the pandemic. Join her Facebook group community @ParentingfortheNextGeneration and learn more about he...

What is a MomBoss?

May 14, 2022 01:59 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

Michelle Hon is a mother of three, an author, and the founder of MomBoss Academy, an online school that helps moms start and scale their businesses. Michelle's story has been featured on Channel News Asia, Lifetime Asia, Money Asia, Parenting World, and more. In 2019, Zine named her as one of the Top 10 Mom Influencers in the world.

All The Big Moments!

May 14, 2022 00:43 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

In this episode, Josh chats with Flicka Williams. Flicka is a conceptual designer with a passion for new technology, Flicka inspires transformation through innovation and adaptability, all the way to a crispy-pixel finish. She believes strongly in the value of design and how it can transform and influence businesses. Flicka is the Co-founder and Designer for My Big Moments. Flicka is a big believer in being an adaptable designer that can problem-solve through new challenges. She is the r...

Reading 80 Pages Per Minute!

March 29, 2022 06:55 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode Josh is joined by the super interesting Howard Stephen Berg. Howard is recognized as the world’s fastest reader thanks to the cutting-edge accelerated learning techniques he developed that turn information overload into information assets. Respected internationally for his contribution to the learning process, he is listed in the 1990 Guinness Book of World Records for reading more than 25,000 words a minute and writing more than 100 words a minute.  Howard uses his talents t...

Selling Made Social

March 26, 2022 02:41 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

In this episode of Parenting Plus Business Podcast, we are joined by Tyron Giuliani, an Australian entrepreneur who lives in Tokyo, Japan. He has Co-Founded a Multi 7 figure annual wedding dress business and partnered in a multi 7 figure annual Executive recruitment firm, serving global leading companies with operations in Japan and the Asia Pacific. Tyron talks about the businesses he started in Japan, how he built a family, tips to people using LinkedIn as their marketing tool, how the pan...

Imagine!

March 04, 2022 06:52 - 19 minutes - 18 MB

In this new episode Josh talks with Richard A Harris. Richard is a dreamer with many talents. He is best known as one of Australia’s top Vascular Surgeons and for spearheading the rebuild of a major metropolitan public hospital. Richard believes in equal access to the best possible healthcare, quality care delivered not only in Australia but around the world. Apart from surgery, Richard has been a musician, a backpacker, a poet, and a painter. He loves to travel and has ventured to over 80...

Aviva's Legacy!

February 07, 2022 04:27 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In this episode josh talks to Hans Kullberg. Hans is an Author, specializing in Children’s Books and Parenting Books. Also an serial entrepreneur, Hans is a loving father of 4 wonderful children and prides himself on being a father first and foremost, cherishing every moment of his fatherhood journey. Making up silly, fantastical tales of dragons, race cars, flying unicorns and laughing llamas at bedtime every night is just part of his parenthood duties. Due to the unexpected tragedy of lo...

Being The Best Grandparent

January 29, 2022 01:25 - 20 minutes - 46.3 MB

In this Episode Josh Talks with Gramps Jeffrey. Gramps has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The Secrets of Retailing…How to Beat Walmart” and a contributor to The Huffington Post of over 100 articles on how to help the nonprofit world and also help grow small businesses, Gramps’ commentary is quite timely in the challenging ...

Becoming a better dad !

January 17, 2022 04:16 - 22 minutes - 50.4 MB

In this episode of the Parenting Plus Business Podcast, we are joined with Curt Storring, the Founder of Dad.Work that helps fathers suffer less, love more, and parent confidently. Curt talks about dad.work, the issue of dads not being happy, the in-person men’s group, things he learned as a father that he wishes he knew before and, people who want to meditate. He also shares some insights on building a better relationship with your partner. Tune in to learn more about being a better father ...

Mood Munching!

January 07, 2022 08:03 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Amanda Hill Ryall. Amanda is the creator of The Mood Muncher Series. These books allow children to meet the Mood Munchers as emotions that come and go as they visit us. Being characters this allows children to understand they are not their emotions and thoughts. Emotions just come and go like a roommate. 

50th Episode !

December 22, 2021 23:05 - 15 minutes - 34.8 MB

In the 50th episode, Josh talks about things he has learned in the first 49 episodes of parenting + Business =  

Life In The Circus!

November 26, 2021 03:55 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Josh had the privilege to sit down (in person) and chat with Bekki Ashton. Who better to talk to about Juggling business and parenting. Bekki is from Australias first circus family "The Ashtons" Circus family. The Ashtons have been entertaining Australian audiences for 171 years, stopping only for the World Wars, after James Henry Ashton founded the circus dynasty in Hobart, Tasmania in 1850. In this podcast they chat about, Life in the circus, parenting while travelling and entertaining...

Changing An Industry!

November 23, 2021 07:09 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, Josh chats with Morgan Coleman. Morgan is a Torres Strait Islander, Husband, Dad, and the Founder and CEO of the tech business Vets on Call. Vets on Call delivers the full range of clinical services in the client's home. After completing a Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Melbourne Morgan went straight into a position with a large property developer. Following four years working across Melbourne and Sydney on different projects and in different positions. Morgan...

You need to know your numbers ?

November 15, 2021 03:53 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Jeannie Doherty. Jeannie runs a Strategic Bookkeeping practice on the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia. Jeannie has a unique business background, having been raised by high-profile, successful retail entrepreneurs she was privileged to attend the “school of hard knocks” and learn from the ground up what it takes to truly scale a business. Jeannie’s niche is “working dads”, primarily trades and services and because of this, she’s passionate about the impact...

100 Year Manifesto

October 21, 2021 07:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this Episode, Josh talks with Mick White. Mick has been through some “stuff” in life. While building a fast growth company in the financial services industry and a month after he got engaged in 2011, his Mom died from an accidental overdose of aspirin at age 58. This led him down the path of building the 100 Year Manifesto, a company built on living intentionally and with a deliberate framework on who you are and why your life is important 100 years from now.

A Very Long Way

October 12, 2021 09:40 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Naomi Fryers. Naomi is an Aussie mum who after a mental breakdown had to start the very long way back to being her fun & Happy self. Naomi has just released her memoir 'A Very Long Way' which was released this week on world mental health day.   In this episode, We discuss her book and her journey as a mum and a storyteller who has battled a number of mental health challenges and come through the other side.   You can get a copy of her book via Bookt...

Parenting & Personal Branding

October 07, 2021 03:51 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

In this episode, josh chats to Heather H. Bennett. Heather is a marketing strategist and personal brand coach with over 20 years of experience marketing brands.  Drawing from a background in Research and Development, a University of Illinois MBA, and a Northwestern University Social Media Marketing Certification, she coaches her clients to create strong, authentic, and unique brands through her business, Creative Brand Coach.   Working jobs as varied as assembly line worker, national chain...

Patents & Parenting

September 20, 2021 04:07 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Devin Miller runs his own patent and trademark law firm to help startups and small businesses. He founded his first startup while earning his Law & MBA degrees. Since then, He has founded several 7 & 8 figure startups and enjoyed every minute of it. While he loves startups, His true love is his family. He has 4 awesome kids between 5-10 years old and an amazing wife of 14 years.

Around The Campfire

September 06, 2021 09:40 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Alan Stevens. Alan is an International Profiling and Communications Specialist who has worked with international clients, the likes of Disney Films and Gillette, and high-profile organizations like the Australian Federal Police to help them to understand how people tick. Alan works with business owners and executives, helping them to understand and engage their clients and prospects, enhancing their presentations and negotiation skills, and increasing sales. ...

On the Life Couch

August 20, 2021 02:25 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, Josh speaks to Gladys Simen. Gladys is a life coach for moms who are trying to balance their work and family life. She is a life enthusiast who lived in 5 different countries, mastered 2 languages, and changed several professions. It took becoming a fabulous mama for her to tap into some BIG superpowers within herself.  Former quiet introvert, today is passionate about helping women live big, beautiful, shooting-for-the-stars kind of lives right now. Gladys considers h...

Engineering & Empowerment

August 13, 2021 02:51 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to the inspiring Mana Simpson. Mana is an Aerospace Engineer with an MBA from RMIT University in Melbourne, VIC. She is a wife and also a mum to a 3 Year daughter. She has also founded a passion Project “Foxy Beginnings” where children's goods are ethically handcrafted by women artisans in developing countries.

How To Be A Super Dad

July 26, 2021 03:09 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

In this Episode, Josh chats with Jonnie Jensen. Jonnie is 47 and a Dad. He is a father, son and brother with two children, Jago and Rosie. At a young age he suffered the death of his Mother, experienced having a step-mother and then went through his fathers divorce and bankruptcy.  Jonnie was inspired to create Team Super Dad after his marriage breakdown.The challenges of miscarriages, financial meltdown, growing his own business and coping with his wifes 4 year illness had burnt him out. ...

Financially Fit

July 19, 2021 06:11 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

In This episode, Josh Talks with Dawna Campbell.Known as the Mind Whisperer, Dawna combines her past knowledge, wisdom, and experience to assist you in creating and restoring a life of happiness, prosperity, and love. Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls essence. She is a professional speaker...

Financially Fit

July 19, 2021 06:11 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

In This episode, Josh Talks with Dawna Campbell.Known as the Mind Whisperer, Dawna combines her past knowledge, wisdom, and experience to assist you in creating and restoring a life of happiness, prosperity, and love. Dawna has over 25 years combined years of professional experience. As a former Financial Advisor, her book, Financially Fit, is a #1 International Best Seller bringing together the world of money and the energy body, and the souls essence. She is a professional speaker...

Parents Who.......

July 08, 2021 08:15 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MB

In this Episode Josh Talks to Sarah Wehkamp. Sarah is a YouTuber, podcaster, speaker, and Huffington Post and Becoming Minimalist contributor and writer. She is also a wife, mom to twin boys, another little boy, and a goldendoodle named Yoshi. She helps parents like you conquer feelings of overwhelm, guilt, self-doubt, loneliness and lost identity so that you can breathe easier and stress less. Sarah encourages others by sharing the naked truth about her own journey through anxiety and depre...

Family & Financial Freedom

June 21, 2021 01:08 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to Matt Raad. Matt has created financial freedom in his life, starting from zero and using a very unconventional method. Both he and his wife Liz Raad are website investors, which means they use digital assets to generate their cashflow and wealth. They were one of the first in the world to realise that they could buy websites, renovate them like real estate, and then sell or keep them for cashflow. He shares his insights into his journey as a successful entrepr...

Neurodiversity Advocating & Parenting

June 02, 2021 06:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to Sally Willbanks. Sally is an award-winning Australian artist who put the brushes down at the end of 2019 to start an apparel brand that shines a light on neurodiversity. The business is only 16 months old, but it has really taken off, and she now calls herself a neurodiversity advocate rather than an artist.

Neurodiversity Advocating & Parenting

June 02, 2021 06:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to Sally Willbanks. Sally is an award-winning Australian artist who put the brushes down at the end of 2019 to start an apparel brand that shines a light on neurodiversity. The business is only 16 months old, but it has really taken off, and she now calls herself a neurodiversity advocate rather than an artist.

Lets Learn About Science & Parenting!

May 20, 2021 06:54 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Stephanie Ryan. Stephanie has a strong background in chemistry and biology and enjoys applying her background to develop superior educational products. She is also interested in how mathematics and science intertwine. Stephanie Ryan has experience in curriculum development, assessment, and training staff how to use technology and software. Stephanie Ryan has taught science in formal and informal settings from K-16, and developed curricula for After Sc...

Creating A Remarkable Brand

April 30, 2021 06:22 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MB

In This Episode Josh Chats with Kobi Simmat. Kobi is the founder and CEO of Best Practice Biz (Best Practice Certification, Best Practice Talent, Next Practice Management), a global business improvement agency. He is super passionate about helping organizations to be great places to work, to buy from, and to invest in. He is a successful business advisor who has conducted 20k+ business performance reviews and generated $50 million+ in revenue. First and foremost, Kobi is a husband and father...

Publishing & Parenting

April 19, 2021 00:12 - 23 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, Josh Talks with Susan Dean. Susan is a life and business coach, workshop and training facilitator, publisher, and entrepreneur. Susan pioneers the power of storytelling, encouraging people all over the world to share forward their life teachings, insights, and wisdom in order to help others make a shift in their lives. With her help, coaches, authors, mentors and many other business professionals have been able to share their knowledge and exponentially raise their profile.

Crafting The Life Of Your Dreams

April 07, 2021 07:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this Episode Josh Talks To Charles Collins. Charles is a best-selling author of the LifeCraft book series. Handed down over the centuries by master craftsmen and craftswomen across the world, Charles reveals the time tested practice of 'craftsmanship', as the key to unlocking the universal principles of excellence for developing a high level of skill in any endeavor from personal and professional development, to managing your business, your household, and improving your parenting skills.

The Marvels of Parenting & Business

March 17, 2021 04:42 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

In this episode, Josh Is joined by Shannon Parola. Shannon is the founder of The Game of Nerds and Mama of her one-year-old, Marvel. The Game of Nerds was created in Shannon's hospital bed in 2013 as a way to deal with all the binge-watching she was doing after being diagnosed with Celiacs Disease. The Game of Nerds is a nerd entertainment website that gives fans and writers the ability to learn and write about their favorite fandoms in a safe environment. While creating a nerd empire, Shann...

Doing More With Less!

February 17, 2021 02:45 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

In This episode, Josh talks with Angel Ribo. Angel, known as The CEO Confidant, is an Influencer, LinkedIn strategist, International TV Host, Public Speaker, CEO Consultant, Board Member, and Philanthropist. In the last 21 years, Angel has empowered more than 1,500 CEOs in 33 different countries. He was born near Barcelona, and he has lived in 8 countries and speaks 5 languages. Established Entrepreneurs and Corporate CEOs hire Angel to bridge the Gap Globally for Expansion and Exposure...

Decoding the In-Law code

February 09, 2021 07:20 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to Hannarich Asiedu. Hannarich is the author of the upcoming book "DECODING THE IN-LAW CODE", the first in a five-part "Decoding" series of books." She is also a speaker, life coach, and philanthropist.

The Secrets of Sleep

February 02, 2021 00:33 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

In this episode, Josh talks to Elaine Harvey. She is a wife, mum (lists as her greatest life achievement), and the founder of Lullababy SOS. Elaine is an Early Childhood Educator, a Certified Paediatric Sleep Consultant and the Australasia Regional Director for the International Association of Professional Sleep Consultants. Since establishing Lullababy SOS, in 2007 she has worked with over 10,000 families, both in Australia and globally to help them with all things baby and Toddler related ...

Parenting + Book Publishing

January 25, 2021 02:12 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MB

In this episode Josh talks with Dounia Stewart-McMeel. Dounia is a mum of two and began writing children's books when her son was a baby. He's now 4, and his sister is 3 and she decided she wanted to take the plunge and publish one of these books about a year ago, and had an educational consultant, an editor and an illustrator to help make that dream a reality.

Staying Sane!

January 18, 2021 03:45 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

In this episode, Josh talks with Liz Bayardelle. Liz (or Dr. Mommy, as her toddler started calling her after learning what a PhD was) is the happily sleep-deprived mom of a baby boy (and professional raccoon noise impersonator), a sparkle-clad toddlernado, a teenage stepdaughter, the canine embodiments of Pinky and The Brain, and a rabbit of unusual size. During nights and naptimes, she uses her PhD in business psychology as an author, speaker, and consultant. She also serves as an exec...