Paul Moore on Building a Business Without Missing Fatherhood

Paul Moore’s path to meaningful work took him from more than a decade in China to commercial fishing in Alaska, single fatherhood, and eventually building Smily Mia into a global baby products brand. Along the way, he learned how much timing, experience, relationships, and simply being willing to act can shape what comes next. Paul shares how to: Turn past experience into new opportunities Stop waiting for the perfect time to pursue an idea Keep moving when an idea doesn’t work immediately Build a business while staying present as a dad Recognize when work is taking too much from family life Pursue meaningful work without losing sight of why you are doing it Paul offers a unique perspective on fatherhood, working dads, meaningful work, and the choices that shape work life balance. His story shows what can happen when you stay open to opportunity, keep testing your ideas, and build work around the life you actually want. Dig Deeper Platinum Silicone Happy Feet Dommy Nick Faldo Gummi Bears ThunderCats My Heart Will Go On New York, New York Follow Paul On his website On TikTok On Instagram On Facebook On YouTube On Amazon Follow Gap to Gig On Instagram On TikTok On X On YouTube On your podcast player of choice Sign up for the Gap to Gig newsletter Follow Michael On LinkedIn