This episode is a grounding reminder that success doesn’t mean much without presence. William M. Donnellan shares what it really takes to raise connected kids, build community, and stay rooted in family values in a screen-saturated world.

What You’ll Hear:

Why presence is the most powerful gift you can give your family

How to set healthy screen boundaries without losing trust or connection

The role family values and culture play in raising grounded kids

Why community-driven businesses create deeper belonging and loyalty

How mentorship and surrounding yourself with good people shape success

Why the small, everyday moments often matter more than the big milestones

Willie reflects on the realization that the moments he once rushed past were the ones shaping his children the most. Understanding that childhood passes in an instant changed everything, how he set boundaries with work, how he approached screen time, and how intentionally he chose to be present. That shift became the foundation for both his family life and the community-centered businesses he’s built.

Resources Mentioned

Book: Good to Great: Jim Collins

Featured Guest:

William M. Donnellan is a values-led entrepreneur and community builder who believes family, culture, and presence are the foundation of real success. Through his Irish pubs and mentorship, he creates spaces where people feel connected, supported, and at home, in business and in life.

Follow William:

https://www.donnellansirishpub.com/

https://www.irlgroup.ca/hospitality

https://www.instagram.com/donnellansirishpub/?hl=en

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-m-donnellan-5627b918a

Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen

Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.

Connect with the Host:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/

https://unravelyou.com/

https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast

https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/

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