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The Parenting Business

The Parenting Business

By: Stuart Malcolmson with Ben Lovejoy
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 If you're a parent and you're in business, whether you own it or manage it, then this podcast is for you. Stuart and Ben are both multiple business owners trying to juggle work and family life. We discuss how things are going, the ups and downs of running businesses and how that affects weekly family life. We also talk about other things happening in the world, give our views on it and chat to other parents in business, to discover their stories, secrets, hints and tips for both better business and family life.Stuart Malcolmson with Ben Lovejoy Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • From Ice Rinks to Boardrooms: Mark Goldby's Journey

    From Ice Rinks to Boardrooms: Mark Goldby's Journey
    Jan 8 2026

    Summary

    This week, Ben rants about white van drivers and the guys chat with their very first guest, Mark Goldby, exploring his journey from a farm upbringing to a successful ice hockey career and later transitioning into business leadership. Mark shares insights on resilience, teamwork, and the importance of a strong work ethic, as well as the challenges he faced when buying a business and navigating crises. The discussion also touches on parenting and the value of support networks in both personal and professional life.

    If you want to join us on the show, please get in touch via podcast@parentingbusiness.com


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    02:47 Early Life and Ice Hockey Journey

    05:52 Transition from Sports to Business

    08:53 Leadership Lessons from Ice Hockey

    12:12 Career Progression at Siemens

    14:48 The Leap to Entrepreneurship

    18:06 Challenges of Business Ownership

    21:06 Navigating Crisis and Resilience

    24:01 Support Systems and Networking

    28:23 Reflections on Parenting and Life Lessons

    29:56 Conclusion and Future Aspirations


    Keywords

    ice hockey, business leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, career progression, teamwork, parenting, networking, life lessons, personal growth
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • How Do You Know When Someone's A Vegan?

    How Do You Know When Someone's A Vegan?
    Jan 1 2026

    HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

    In this episode of The Parenting Business, Stuart and Ben ramble on about plans for the New Year and theri thoughts on resolutions.

    As usual, Ben has a moan about anything he can and upsets another sector of people, as they also discuss how they manage their own faith in their futures, when things get tough, as well as making a commitment to the future of the show throughout 2026!

    If you're wanting to ask any questions, share stories or maybe even join us on an episode, please get in touch at podcast@parentingbusiness.comAnd, don't forget to click to follow us for a new show every Thursday! Your involvement and support may also make a difference to another persons life.
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    45 mins
  • Come and Join us in 2026

    Come and Join us in 2026
    Dec 23 2025

    Find out a few things about what we're going to be up to in 2026 and catch up on our previous episode on Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.


    If you're wanting to ask any questions, share stories or maybe even join us on an episode, please get in touch at podcast@parentingbusiness.com


    Listen in on New Years day for our first episode of 2026.
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    3 mins
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