The Evolution of Parenting Podcast

Mary Jo & Jon have raised three daughters who are successful, independent, and thriving in their adult communities. Robert talks with them about the challenges of expatriate life and how their upbringing in multiple communities has affected their adult paths and how interacting with them as adults has been influenced by their parenting choices. As a tight-knit family, the Hahns are reaping the benefits of raising their daughters to be compassionate, faith-oriented, and hard-working.

Luther & Angie have not only raised their adult kids in the cultural context of the African American experience and community, they have done so as long-term leaders of a ministry serving local folks experiencing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and financial instability. With strong family, religious, and military roots, they share with Robert their unique story and how they have worked to create a solid, tight-knit family where their adult kids (and grandkids) feel safe, strong, and deeply loved.

Their 19+ years of building the Family Life Restoration Center in Mableton, GA can be explored at www.flrconline.org

Host/Producer: Robert Hulse
Sound Editing: Jason Hulse
Art/Graphic Design: Don Huff

Lori & Mike have parented two wonderful adult kids, and their journey has not been easy or predictable. They share with Robert some of their struggles and triumphs with raising two kids with different needs and how they had to develop strategies for parenting their neurologically different adult kids. Both have been long time leaders in the neurodivergent parenting community – especially overseas where resources are often far more limited.

Lori’s blog can be found at https://www.loriboll.me/

 

Producer/Host: Robert Hulse

Sound Editing: Jason Hulse

Art & Graphic Design: Don Huff

In this season, we are chatting with Parents with Adult Kids (PAKs). This kick-off episode features a conversation between Robert and Rich & Sue Allen. 

Parents (and grandparents) Rich & Sue Allen share their experiences of raising a diverse family overseas and some of the challenges and opportunities they have encountered as they transitioned to parents of adult kids (PAKs). Of note is there “spreadsheet” approach to “letting go”, over time, as their kids matured and began to leave the nest. Listen as they talk with Robert about how they navigated the potential pitfalls of parenting adult kids.

For more information about their "Spreadsheet", email Robert at lifecoachrobert63@gmail.com 

Producer/Host: Robert Hulse

Sound Editing: Jason Hulse

Art & Graphic Design: Don Huff

Often we are confronted by our highly imaginative and energetic kids who bring us their ideas for "making something to sell" or maybe even an idea for how to help others! In this episode, Yarona talks with Sheri Jones about how to encourage and foster this entrepreneurial spirit. 

Sheri Jones is a serial entrepreneur, investor, teacher, and philanthropist dedicated to empowering young minds through entrepreneurship. Sheri and her husband co-founded Youth in Business, an education program equipping kids with financial knowledge and independence. 

https://www.facebook.com/youthinbusinesshq/ 

Producer: Robert Hulse
Sound Editing: Jason Hulse
Art & Graphic Design: Don Huff

"Multiculturalism" is sometimes a divisive or misunderstood term. As parents, how do we raise children to understand and appreciate people from other cultures? How does being raised in another culture affect their development? What are the pros and cons of raising "multicultural" kids? Join Yarona and Dr. Burrus as they explore the implications of being or raising "global nomads". 

Dr. Katrina Burrus, MCC is one of the world's leading experts on international leadership.  Katrina is the first Master Certified Coach in Switzerland and facilitates a mastermind for CEOs of international companies. Author of three books, including “Managing Brilliant Jerks,” she's applied her model working with Nestle, Novartis, and the United Nations among others.  She excels at helping executives succeed in a new assignment abroad and in transforming “Brilliant Jerks” into “Inspiring Leaders.”

https://www.ExcellentExecutiveCoaching.com

Producer - Robert Hulse

Sound Editing - Jessamyn Overly

Art & Graphic Design - Don Huff

In this episode, Yarona and Carla start with recognizing the example we set for our kids when it comes to reacting to "life". Because we can't ignore the profound effect our actions and behavioral choices have on our kids, we need to be able to understand and control them. Understanding and monitoring our stress levels is difficult, but technology can be leveraged to help! 

Carla is an international stress reduction coach, working with successful parenting entrepreneurs to create a life of success, happiness, and relaxation. She leverages quantum technology to create deeper results, faster.  As a burnout expert, Carla knows the impact it has on business, relationships, and health.  By reducing stress, Carla believes we can change our world, becoming examples for our kids who will be the creators of our future, of humanity, and our world.

www.life-mindcreation.com

Producer - Robert Hulse

Sound Editing - Jason Hulse

Art & Graphic Design - Don Huff

Talking about technology and parenting can be frustrating, confusing, and infuriating! Even though we are buried under an avalanche of technological advances, we need to pull back and give ourselves time to process what it means, what it can do, and what maybe some boundaries. Yarona and Seonad take into the tech & parenting world and provide some context and content for managing these decisions!

Seonad Cook is a high performance coach and mentor committed to helping entrepreneurs and direct sales teams accelerate and exceed their sales and business growth goals.  With a background deeply rooted in education, coaching and sales, she’s sold millions in products and services to customers worldwide. Understanding the unique challenges and opportunities inherent in direct selling, her mission is to empower entrepreneurs and direct sales teams to achieve unparalleled success in the direct sales industry.

linkedin.com/in/seonad-cook

Producer - Robert Hulse

Sound Editing - Jason Hulse

Art & Graphic Design - Don Huff