In this episode,
Carl Manlan offers a refreshing perspective on how he and his wife, both thriving in the finance industry, manage to expose their children to diverse professional environments. Through storytelling, Carl reveals how he incorporates lessons from his work into his parenting, enriching his children's understanding of the world's complexities.
Key Highlights:
- Discover how Carl guided his daughter in finding her voice and redefining success beyond traditional norms through exposure to inspiring individuals.
- Learn about the importance of emotional expression and understanding within family dynamics, and how shared experiences like family road trips can forge deeper connections.
- Gain insights into maintaining private time and managing emotions effectively, both at work and at home.
This episode is a thoughtful exploration of modern fatherhood and emotional intelligence, offering valuable lessons on balancing career ambition with family life. Whether you're a parent or a leader, Carl's journey will inspire you to craft unique paths for the next generation.
🎧 Tune in now and join us in redefining success in modern parenting!
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What is Ambitious Dads?
Fatherhood cracked me open in ways I never expected — and showed me how unprepared most of us are for the emotional work it demands. After learning I couldn’t be a biological father, I wrestled early with the fear that I might screw up my kids before they even existed — a feeling every dad, in one way or another, eventually comes to know. The Ambitious Dads Podcast is where we stop winging it and start talking — about balancing endless competing priorities like work, kids, partners (sex — yeah, right!), self-care, and finances; about the emotions that hit daily — guilt, stress, fear, fatigue, love — and about the quiet doubts that keep us up at night. We’ll get vulnerable. We’ll get honest. And yes, we’ll end every episode with a ridiculous poop story, because if fatherhood teaches you anything, it’s how to laugh while cleaning up disasters.
Hosted by Jeff Hittner. Email Jeff with ideas for future episodes: jwhittner@gmail.com