Parenthood Bytes

Mar 10 2025 69 ep. 42 mins 5
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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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Episode 70: Bernadette Castaneda - Private Vs Public School

Mar 10 2025 26 mins  
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

Episode 69: Max - Taking a Corporate Career Break & App Development

Mar 03 2025 19 mins  
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

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

Feb 24 2025 25 mins  
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 wo

Episode 67: Seung - Part 1: Navigating a Career in Tech and Early Parenthood

Feb 17 2025 26 mins  
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

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

Jan 27 2025 31 mins  
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 pers

Episode 65: Shivani Rao

Jan 20 2025 53 mins  
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

Episode 64: Manish Pandit

Jan 13 2025 31 mins  
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 imp

Episode 63: JD & Len - Empowering Kids to Pursue Their Passions & Interests

Jan 06 2025 36 mins  
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 colle

Episode 62: Abdul (Update)

Dec 30 2024 52 mins  
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 creati

Episode 61: Game Show Time!

Dec 23 2024 16 mins  
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