Parenthood Bytes

In this episode of Parenthood Bytes, we sit down with Mubashir Memon, a single parent in tech who is raising three young children - ages 6, 5, and 3. He shares his approach to raising well-behaved and happy kids - doing activities with them, treating them like little grown-ups you can reason with, and helping them adapt to the world around them. We also explore his journey into tech, product manag...

In this episode, we reconnect with Ivy Brooks, who is a business and marketing strategist and author. She talks to us about her journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. From overcoming tokophobia to building a successful freelance marketing career, Ivy opens up about the challenges and triumphs she faced along the way. Discover how she navigated the complexities of parenting, homescho...

In this episode, we sit down with Ivy Brooks, who is a Business and Marketing Strategist, published author, and professional celebrant. Ivy partners with mission-driven individuals to help them create lasting, meaningful impact in both their industries and personal lives. Based in Las Vegas and raising a nine-year-old son, Ivy shares her experience of launching and growing her own business while n...

In this episode, Max Lee returns to the show to talk about growing up in a bilingual household and how he’s now fostering bilingualism with his own kids. He shares the challenges he faced as a child, what’s worked for his family, and the values behind raising multilingual children. Max previously joined us in Episodes 44, 47, and 69 to talk about his journey into tech, his experience with parental...

In this episode, we welcome back Klaudia McDonald for a second conversation. Klaudia first joined us to share her journey into tech, and today she returns to talk about building her business while raising two young kids and navigating international moves. We dive into what it really looks like to pursue entrepreneurship in the midst of early parenthood - from ruthless prioritization to time manage...

In this episode, we’re joined by Klaudia McDonald, founder of the Bobo app, a platform designed to make parenting easier and more straightforward than ever before. Klaudia is a tech founder and mom of two young kids, ages 4 and 3, and brings a thoughtful, real-world perspective to the conversation around balancing startup life with early parenthood. Klaudia also hosts her own podcast, She Has It A...

In this episode, we reconnect with Lauren Fischetti, a career and life coach and parent of two young kids. Lauren first joined us in Episode 20 to share her journey into tech and her transition into coaching. She returned in Episode 77 to talk about how she built and evolved her coaching practice. Now, she's back to discuss common themes she hears from moms in tech and to offer practical advice on...

In this episode, we're rejoined by Ha Tran, a former tech executive turned coach and founder of The Inner Fire , a practice dedicated to helping people lead with greater clarity and courage - both at home and at work. You can learn more about her work at theinnerfire.co . We previously spoke with Ha in Episode 60 about her journey from tech to coaching, and again in Episode 76 about equipping...

In this episode, we reconnect with Lisa Schultz, a marketing Operations Leader, who is also running a successful home organizing business. Lisa candidly discusses her strategies for work-life balance and navigating the unprecedented challenges of raising young children during the pandemic. She provides invaluable insights into her son's experiences with distance learning, his ADHD diagnosis, a...

In this episode, we chat with Lisa Shultz, who is a seasoned Marketing Operations professional with more than 15 years of experience in the fast-paced world of high-growth startups. A mother of two (ages 6 and 11), Lisa currently leads a home organizing and consulting agency, drawing upon her extensive marketing operations background. In this conversation, she recounts her journey into tech, her e...

In this episode, we're delighted to continue our conversation with Nam, a Director of Product at Oracle and a dedicated father to two young children, ages one and four. For those who tuned in to episode 78 , you'll recall Nam's inspiring journey into the tech industry and his thoughtful approach to career transitions while embarking on the adventure of starting a family. Now, Nam returns to offer...

In this episode, we chat with Nam, Director of Product at Oracle and father of two (ages 4 and 1). He shares his journey into the tech world, the unique experience of navigating parenthood during the pandemic, and his thoughtful transition out of the demanding consultant lifestyle. Nam offers reassuring wisdom for parents, encouraging them to embrace the present, avoid over-planning, and trust tha...

In this episode of Parenthood Bytes, we're delighted to welcome back the insightful Lauren Fischetti, whom we last spoke to on Episode 20 . While her previous appearance offered a glimpse into her inspiring journey into tech and coaching, today's conversation dives deeper into the evolution of her coaching career. Lauren shares the pivotal shifts in her business, starting with a focus on e...

In this episode, we welcome back Ha Tran, a former tech executive turned coach. Her business, The Inner Fire, focuses on helping people lead with more clarity and courage both at home and at work. You may remember her from Episode 60 , where she talked to us about her journey into tech and how she pivoted into coaching. Ha joins us today to explore the crucial topic of discussing future careers wi...

In this episode, we welcome back Bernadette Castaneda, a seasoned Compliance Manager and the mother of a now 25-year-old son. Drawing from her personal experiences, Bernadette generously shares her strategies and wisdom on navigating the often-challenging teenage years with her son. She delves into the nuances of guiding him through the significant milestone of choosing a college and offers valuab...

In this episode, we welcome back Virginia Frischkorn, founder and CEO of Partytrick , to delve into her experience navigating the pandemic while raising two young children, now 8 and 10, and how her business has evolved. She talks to us about the practical tools she implemented to manage stress, including mindfulness techniques and time-saving strategies. Virginia also emphasizes the importance of...

This episode features Virginia Frischkorn, an award-winning event industry veteran and startup founder. Virginia is currently the CEO and founder of Partytrick, an end-to-end event planning platform for consumers and brands. She shares her journey of building a business while raising two children, ages 10 and 8. She talks about how she navigated building a startup with young children, structures h...

We continue our inspiring chat with Neha Tiwari, founder and principal consultant at Version Consulting, and a mom of two (ages 3 and 6). In this episode, Neha opens up about the challenges and triumphs of growing her business while simultaneously raising a newborn to toddler, and then another newborn during the pandemic. She also talks about how the pandemic has forced her to stretch herself and...

In this episode, we chat with Neha Tiwari, who is the founder and principal of Version Consulting, a fractional Chief Operating Officer, as well as an award-winning digital strategist. Not only that, but Neha is also the mother of a 3 and 6 year old. She shares with us her inspiring journey of launching Version Consulting and navigating the unique challenges of parental leave while building her bu...

In this episode, we reconnect with Bernadette Castaneda, a Compliance Manager in the Bay Area and mother to a 25-year-old son, whom we last spoke with on Episode 11 . We take a deep dive into the decision-making process between public and private schools, discussing the factors she considered, the trade-offs she navigated, and the pros and cons of each option. Bernadette also shares insights on wh...

In this episode, we catch up with Max, previously featured in episodes 44 and 47 , who is a father to a 4-year-old and a 6-year-old. Max shares his journey of stepping away from his corporate career to focus on personal growth, family, and developing a music app for kids. He opens up about the challenges and rewards of navigating a career transition, the importance of self-care, and how AI tools h...

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Seung in Part 2 of our chat. Seung is a Senior Technical Operations Associate in the Bay Area. He has two kids, ages 16 and 11. We explore his approach to work-life balance and how his relationship with his kids evolves as they grow older. Seung shares how he sets clear boundaries—when he's at work, he’s fully focused on work, and when he’s home,...

In this episode, we’re kicking off a new approach with fresh formats and topics! Our guest, Seung, is a senior technical operations associate in the Bay Area, currently working at a major retail company. He has two kids, ages 16 and 11. This episode explores Seung’s journey into tech and his experience navigating parental leave while raising young kids. In part two—coming next week—we’ll dive into...

In this episode, we're excited to welcome back Len and JD, two incredible parents who shared their wisdom with us in Episodes 48, 40, and then together on Episode 63. Today, they're diving into the complexities of raising multiple children. They'll discuss how they foster individuality in each of their kids, support their unique dreams and aspirations, and focus on personal growth—all...

In this episode, we sit down with Shivani Rao, an Engineering Manager and mom to a 3-year-old daughter. Shivani shares her journey of balancing a demanding career in tech with the joys and challenges of raising a toddler. She opens up about the importance of self-care and recognizing when it's time to take a step back to recharge. Shivani also discusses her approach to building a strong suppor...