In this episode of the Where Parents Talk podcast, host Lianne Castelino interviews Margo Machol Bisnow, an author and speaker with a background in the US government and nonprofit sector.

Bisnow discusses her book, 'Raising an Entrepreneur,' which features 99 stories from diverse families whose children have achieved entrepreneurial success. She emphasizes the importance of parents supporting their children's passions, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and creating conditions that foster entrepreneurial thinking.

The conversation touches on Bisnow's personal experiences with her own entrepreneur children, the changing job market, and specific parenting methods that encourage independence and self-discovery.

Bisnow's key message is for parents to believe in and support their children unconditionally, fostering a mindset of curiosity, resilience, and confidence.

00:41 Margo's Career Shift to Entrepreneurship

01:31 The Importance of Belief and Support

05:08 Defining Entrepreneurship and Parental Roles

08:17 Creating Conditions for Entrepreneurial Success

10:35 Discovering and Supporting Children's Passions

16:03 Parental Self-Awareness and Changing Times

18:43 Unique Parenting Methods and Success Stories

In this episode of Where Parents Talk, host Lianne Castelino speaks with Don Ryan, a social worker, former therapist, and author of 'The Secret Struggle, Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One.'

Don shares his personal and professional experiences with loss and suicide, having lost three family members, including his father and brother, to suicide.

He reflects on the impact of these experiences on his life and career, how he dealt with guilt and shame, and the importance of open communication and therapy.

Don also discusses the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide, especially among men, and the necessity for proactive conversations about emotional well-being.

This discussion aims to offer support and insight to those affected by suicide and to advocate for more open and compassionate discourse on mental health.