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.
War to Peace: Aaron Tate's Journey
At just 17, Aaron Tate became one of Australia's youngest military officers deployed to Iraq, thrust into a world of conflict, aggressive boardings, and the long-term impact of trauma. After returning home with post-traumatic stress and little support, Aaron walked a difficult path toward healing. His life changed after meeting his wife Caitlin in Spain, ultimately leading him from warfare to humanitarian work and the co-founding of global social enterprises that have helped millions of people living in poverty.
In this episode, Aaron opens up about his upcoming memoir Far Horizons, a raw exploration of masculinity, courage, and finding peace after conflict.
We dive into:
✨ Empowering communities, not saving them – including lessons from a transformative project in Tanzania that reshaped his understanding of ownership and impact.
✨ Masculinity & vulnerability – why men need to read more, talk more, and embrace emotional openness.
✨ Fatherhood & deliberate living – how becoming a dad shifted his definition of strength and courage.
✨ The power of reading – and how storytelling builds empathy, character, and curiosity.
✨ Aaron's transition from entrepreneur to author – including selling his business to Go1 and redefining his identity with intention.
This conversation is powerful, reflective, and deeply human. If you're interested in resilience, global impact, parenting, personal growth, or what it truly means to live deliberately—this episode will stay with you long after it ends.
1 Apr 2025
Creating Safe Conversations: Talking to Kids About Suicide and Mental Health
In this powerful and heartfelt episode of Parenting + Business, Josh sits down with professional speaker, advocate, and author Tara to discuss one of the most important—and often avoided—topics: children’s mental health.
Tara shares her deeply personal journey as a parent, foster carer, and mental health advocate, and how those experiences inspired her upcoming book, What to Do Right Now When Your Child is Suicidal. Through real stories, compassionate advice, and her signature mix of honesty and humor, Tara breaks down the stigma surrounding mental health and opens the door to brave, necessary conversations.
In this episode:
• How to support a child struggling with suicidal thoughts
• Why talking about suicide does not increase risk—it reduces stress
• Creating supportive environments at home and in the workplace
• Shifting the language and mindset around mental health
• Tara’s book launch and why it’s a must-read for parents and caregivers
If you’re a parent, manager, or someone who wants to better support those struggling with mental health, this episode is essential listening.
27 Feb 2025
The Art of Design and the Power of Resilience
In this episode, Josh sits down with interior designer and entrepreneur Shea Bryars to discuss her journey from accounting student to successful business owner. Shea shares how she built her own design firm, the challenges of balancing single motherhood and entrepreneurship, and the importance of setting boundaries with clients.
🎙 Inside this episode:
👉 Shea’s journey from studying accounting to launching her own design business
👉 How to set boundaries and attract the right clients in business
👉 The importance of scale and lighting in interior design
👉 Her experience overcoming breast cancer and advocating for her health
👉 Book recommendations, true crime discussions, and the psychology of fear
Shea also shares valuable insights on creating a business that supports your life—not the other way around. Whether you’re a business owner, design enthusiast, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is full of practical advice and personal wisdom.
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