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Parenthood Bytes

A podcast where we explore the dynamic journey of parenthood within the fast-paced world of technology. In each episode, we sit down with a parent who"s navigating the intersection of family and a tech career. We dive deep into their personal path to tech, sharing their challenges, triumphs, and invaluable insights.

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00:19:30

Episode 69: Max - Taking a Corporate Career Break &...

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2025/03/03

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 have streamlined his app development process. He also emphasizes the value of financial security when

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00:25:15

Seung: Part 2 - Work/Life Balance and Family Dynamics

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2025/02/24

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, he’s present with his family. He also talks about transitioning between in-person and remote work

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00:26:52

Episode 67: Seung - Part 1: Navigating a Career in...

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2025/02/17

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 how family dynamics evolve as kids grow older, how relationships with parents and siblings change, and

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00:31:53

Episode 66: Len & JD - Approach to Raising Multiple...

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2025/01/27

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. Theyl discuss how they foster individuality in each of their kids, support their unique dreams and aspirations, and focus on personal growth—all without falling into the comparison trap. Whether you're raising one child or a whole crew, this

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00:53:29

Episode 65: Shivani Rao

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2025/01/20

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 support system—her village—and the strategies she uses to ensure there’s no single point of failure in her

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00:31:24

Episode 64: Manish Pandit

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2025/01/13

In this episode, we chat with Manish Pandit, a Senior Engineering Leader in the Bay Area and proud father of a 21-year-old daughter. Manish reflects on his journey of raising his daughter while managing the demands of a high-pressure career. He shares the challenges he faced and the lessons he learned about achieving a balance between work and family life.Manish highlights the importance of carving out quality time, fostering a strong bond during your child's formative years, and staying connected

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00:36:51

Episode 63: JD & Len - Empowering Kids to Pursue...

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2025/01/06

In this episode, we reconnect with JD and Len, previous guests from episodes 40 and 48, to dive into their journeys as parents to three adult children each. JD’s kids are now 32, 27, and 25, while Len’s are 27, 25, and 22.They share how they’ve supported their kids in discovering and pursuing their passions—whether it’s navigating high school challenges, choosing a college, or exploring new opportunities. JD and Len reflect on the importance of encouraging their kids to take risks, embrace

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00:52:20

Episode 62: Abdul (Update)

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2024/12/30

In this episode, we reconnect with Abdul, whom we first spoke with in episode 2. Abdul, an IT manager based in Ireland, gives us an update on life with his kids, who are now 6 and 4 (they were 3 and 5 the last time we spoke). Abdul shares his strategies for managing winter break with minimal screen time by engaging his kids in puzzles, coloring sheets, routines, reading, and creative activities. He also talks about fostering their love for hiking, a passion of his, by making the experience fun—like

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00:16:53

Episode 61: Game Show Time!

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2024/12/23

In this episode, I am joined by my three boys—Darian, Xander, and Lucas—for a fun-filled game show! We’ll be testing their knowledge with a mix of tech trivia and 90s/2000s pop culture questions. The game kicks off with Lucas and Xander going head to head, with the winner advancing to challenge Darian. Then, the ultimate winner of the final round will take on the two who lost in the earlier rounds. Tune in to see who comes out on top and takes the crown as the ultimate quiz champion!

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00:53:58

Episode 60: Ha Tran

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2024/12/16

In this episode, we sit down with Ha Tran, a former tech executive turned coach, and a mother of three young children ages 6, 2, and 13 months. Ha shares her journey from the tech world to launching her coaching business, The Inner Fire, which helps individuals gain clarity, overcome challenges, and thrive in both work and life. She opens up about how she balances a flourishing career with the demands of raising three little ones, while emphasizing the importance of carving out time for yourself and

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00:32:17

Episode 59: Maryann Vellanikaran

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2024/12/09

In this episode, we sit down with Maryann Vellanikaran, an Engineering Leader based in the Bay Area, who shares her experience balancing a demanding career in tech with raising two children, ages 8 and 11. Maryann reflects on her journey navigating the challenges of motherhood, offering insights into the various parental leave options she encountered, the accommodations made for mother's rooms, and how work cultures differ when it comes to supporting parents.She also discusses how her approach to

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00:58:09

Episode 58: Hannah Morgan

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2024/12/02

In this episode, we chat with Hannah Morgan, a working mom who has managed to blend career, family, and entrepreneurship in a way that’s both inspiring and practical. Hannah is not only a project manager in the fintech space but also the founder of Heron House Management, a virtual house management service designed to help busy parents lighten their mental load. With three young children—ages 4, 3, and 6 months—Hannah is no stranger to the juggling act that comes with balancing work, family, and

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00:20:41

Episode 57: Parenting Hacks

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2024/11/25

In this episode, I’m joined by my kids, Darian and Lucas, as we dive into some practical parenting hacks. We’ve broken them down into three categories: tips for parents with younger kids, those with older kids, and just general parenting advice. We share some of the strategies that have worked for us and hope they’ll be helpful for you too! As always, we’d love to hear any other parenting hacks you’ve discovered, so feel free to share them with us!For parents with younger kids: Hack #1: Always

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01:21:57

Episode 56: Lizz Harrell

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2024/11/18

In this episode, we sit down with Lizz Harrell, founder of Sell Success, a company that helps startups grow by prioritizing customer success. Lizz has two kids, ages 3 and 15 months. She shares her unique perspective on navigating the challenges of being a tech executive while balancing the demands of motherhood. She discusses managing a large organization through a CEO transition during her first pregnancy, and handling an acquisition while expecting her second child. Lizz also opens up about how

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00:18:26

Episode 55: A Year in Review

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2024/11/11

In this episode, we have a special co-host, Lucas, who reflects on key topics and insights from the past year with me. We discuss various aspects of work-life balance, including approaches to parental leave, postpartum care, child care, and the growing role of electronics in kids' lives. We also preview potential ideas and plans for the upcoming year. Thank you for the support from listeners and guests who contributed to the podcast, making it a memorable year. Tune in for a thoughtful recap and a

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00:39:35

Episode 54: Robert Voyer

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2024/10/28

In this episode, we chat with Robert Voyer, a Senior Engineering Manager at Tyler Technologies and a father of two kids aged 10 and 12. Robert shares his experiences raising children in today’s fast-paced world, discussing his approach to navigating the pandemic and the decision to give his kids cell phones. He highlights the importance of focus in our distraction-filled lives, recommending Deep Work, to help listeners cultivate better concentration. Emphasizing the long game in parenting, Robert

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00:35:33

Episode 53: Ivan Stankovic

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2024/10/21

In this episode, we chat with Ivan Stankovic, a Technical Program Manager at a major cloud provider. Ivan offers valuable insights into parenting in a tech-driven world, sharing how he manages screen time for his two kids, aged 16.5 and 13.5. He discusses the unique challenges of raising a middle schooler and a teenager taking college courses, emphasizing the balance of setting boundaries while allowing freedom. Ivan reflects on his family support system, including his parents, his in-laws and the

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00:55:48

Episode 52: Mallika Rao - Update

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2024/10/14

In this episode, we reconnect with Mallika Rao, an engineering manager at Netflix, who previously joined us on Episode 30. At that time, she was pregnant with her second child and had a toddler at home. Her kids are now 5 months and 3 years old. Mallika shares her transformative experiences since the birth of her second child, discussing shifts in her mindset and daily life. She reflects on her evolving parenting approach, including how she introduced the concept of pregnancy to her older son and

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00:38:00

Episode 41: Leonardo Garcia Crespo

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2024/10/07

A special thanks to Lenny for his willingness to re-record this episode after the first attempt didn’t go through!In this episode, we chat with Leonardo "Lenny" Garcia Crespo, a Software Engineer at Automattic based in London. He shares his experiences as a parent of two young children, aged 2.5 and 7. He discusses the differences between his two different parental leaves and how he managed them while balancing work and life. Lenny also reflects on the transition of having kids while also

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00:46:19

Episode 51: Rayman Wong

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2024/09/30

In this episode, we chat with Rayman Wong, a Software Engineering Manager based in Southern California. Rayman shares his experiences raising his 8-year-old son, discussing the unique joys and challenges of parenting an only child. He reflects on navigating the pandemic with an extroverted son, highlighting the difficulties of lockdown and the special dynamics of their relationship. Tune in for valuable insights on balancing work and family life while fostering a positive environment for his

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