The Girl Dad Show: A Professional Parenting Podcast

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Scott Doty, founder and CEO of BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts and a devoted father of two, for a thoughtful conversation on parenting, purpose, and building a life aligned with your values. Scott Doty grew up in Ramsey, New Jersey, where he balanced sports, music, and academics before attending Tufts University and earning his Master’s deg...

In this episode, Young sits down with brothers Brian and Scott Moran, the founders of SamCart, as they take us through their entrepreneurial journey. The idea for SamCart arose from their own business needs, driving them to develop a solution to overcome the challenges they faced. Brian reflects on the importance of family and how he prioritizes it above all else, making his wife and children his...

In this episode, Young interviews Neil Kucera, a seasoned entrepreneur and devoted father of two. Nick shares his entrepreneurial journey, including his unique business venture, Trash Caddies, and the significance of recurring revenue models. He also offers valuable insights on maintaining a strong marriage while being a dedicated parent and navigating the complexities of teaching kids about money...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Eric Liu. Eric is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, and thought leader, known for his deep insights into the evolving landscape of business and personal development. With a keen interest in the intersection of technology, innovation, and human behavior, Eric brings a unique perspective to every conversation. Young and Eric explore the...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Brian Schwartz — founder of SIZE, an advisory group of former C-suite operators supporting 60+ late-stage technology and consumer companies. Brian shares his global career journey across Expedia Group, DreamWorks Animation, and international markets, and opens up about how becoming a father reshaped his priorities, routines, and long-t...

In this solo episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han reflects on how parenting changes as children grow—and how, as parents, we must grow with them. Young explores what it means to stay adaptable as a father, drawing lessons from situational leadership and the need to evolve our parenting styles as our kids move from dependence to independence. He opens up about missing the early, cute stages...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Joel Flory, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of VSCO (Visual Supply Company). Joel shares his journey from professional photographer to tech founder, and how his approach to leadership has evolved alongside his role as a father of two teenage daughters. From stepping down as CEO to embrace a new chapter as executive chairman, Joe...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Grant Marcks, Partner at The Riverside Company, to unpack his journey through private equity, franchising, and fatherhood. With over 15 years of experience in business development, capital markets, and relationship management, Grant leads Riverside’s franchise industry specialization, sourcing investments and shaping strategy acro...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Alex Smereczniak, co-founder and CEO of Franzy, a marketplace designed to democratize buying and selling franchise businesses. Alex shares his entrepreneurial journey — from launching a laundry business in college to building Franzy — and dives deep into the unique challenges and opportunities within the franchise ecosystem. The conver...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Kevin Noble, a mechanical engineer turned operator and finance partner, to explore how intentional parenting and entrepreneurship intersect. After a decade helping Atlassian scale—including leading a 135-person enablement organization—Kevin founded Group 18 in 2025, where he now serves as a fractional COO, helping companies delive...

In this Girl Dad Talk episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han and guest host Eric Liu dive into the transformative role of AI in the modern workplace and beyond. From AI-generated resumes and the new dynamics of job interviews to content creation, automation, and financial modeling, they explore how AI is reshaping both business and personal life. The conversation also touches on the future of boo...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han catches up with Eric Liu to talk about the realities of balancing business, family, and personal growth. Young reflects on his recent successes with Blue Ocean, including closing a funding round, while also sharing the challenges that come with business growth and shifting family dynamics. The conversation dives into lessons learned from past busines...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Paul Hood, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of Paul Hood, a regional tax and accounting firm with 13 offices across four states. Paul shares his inspiring journey from a tough childhood with a single mom to building a thriving business, writing books, and leading alongside his sons. Paul opens up about the challenges he faced early in life...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Patrick Dendy, a former professional athlete turned financial advisor. Patrick shares how his background in sports shaped his grit, patience, and mindset—and how those lessons now guide his work in helping families, especially dads, secure their financial futures. Patrick opens up about the challenges of balancing family life with...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han interviews Ryan Parsons, CEO of Evive Brands and co-founder of The Brothers That Just Do Gutters. Ryan opens up about his entrepreneurial journey—from starting a small gutter business with his brother to leading a multi-brand franchise platform—while raising six kids with his wife. Ryan shares the lessons he’s learned from building businesses, the po...

In this episode, Young Han interviews Jonathan Grzybowski, co-founder and CMO of Penji, about the intersection of fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Jonathan shares his journey of becoming a father, the challenges of balancing business and family life, and the importance of supportive relationships. Jonathan Grzybowski is the CMO and co-founder of Penji, an Inc. 5000 creative subscription service em...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Jim Cook, a Silicon Valley veteran with over 30 years of experience scaling startups, including guiding Mozilla from Series A to IPO. Jim is the founder of BenchBoard and the creator of Cook’s PlayBooks newsletter, where he coaches leaders and equips them with frameworks to bridge the gap between vision and execution. Jim shares how he...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Adi Prakash, Founder & CEO of Sentient Ventures and former Amazon executive. Adi shares his journey from leading strategy at Amazon Web Services to launching his own AI-native firm, designed to help companies scale smarter, faster, and more sustainably. The conversation dives deep into the realities of transitioning from corporate...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Minh Tran — engineer-turned-entrepreneur — who built a successful niche business selling officially licensed college-logo duct tape. Minh’s story is one of grit, heart, and deep community roots. From navigating the challenges of being a minority business owner to balancing fatherhood and entrepreneurship, Minh shares powerful refl...

This week on The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Umang Shah — marketing executive, fractional CMO, and founder of Inovari — for a thoughtful conversation about what happens when your entire worldview shifts after becoming a parent. Umang Shah is a seasoned marketing executive with 20+ years of experience leading global marketing innovation across industries like tech, retail, CPG, life sci...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jennifer Paradis, CEO of @Signatures Apparel, whose entrepreneurial journey spans wellness, manufacturing, and everything in between. From launching her first company at 24 to acquiring and transforming Signatures Apparel into a thriving enterprise, Jennifer has done it all while raising her children as a single mom. Jennifer open...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jason Mok, VP and GTM leader at Brex and a devoted single dad. Jason currently serves as GM of Brex’s Startups business and oversees Strategic Partnerships. Before Brex, he was an Operating Partner and GM at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), where he led the firm’s first $400M Seed Fund, and spent 16 years at Silicon Valley Bank champio...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Diraj Goel, serial entrepreneur, advisor, and CEO of GetFresh Ventures. After scaling companies like WebCT, Vision Critical, and Hootsuite to exits and 9-figure revenues, Diraj now helps founders grow real businesses without burning out—or burning capital. He’s built a life where business growth and family time both matter. From h...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Healey Cypher, CEO of BoomPop and Partner/COO at Atomic. Healey has spent his career building and selling companies centered around remarkable customer experiences—from selling Oak Labs to Zivelo, to leading Zivelo as CEO and exiting to Verifone, to his early days driving innovation at eBay. But beyond the boardroom, Healey is als...

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Jamie Ahern, seasoned FinTech and InsurTech executive, founder, and proud dad. Jamie is the CEO of Parabolic Auto, a company transforming how auto dealerships sell finance and insurance products. From trading subprime mortgages at Citadel to leading roles at LearnVest, LiveWatch, and Kin Insurance, Jamie’s career spans high-stakes...