Parenthood Bytes

Oct 28 2024 53 ep. 43 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 54: Robert Voyer

Oct 28 2024 39 mins  
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, r

Episode 53: Ivan Stankovic

Oct 21 2024 35 mins  
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 bou

Episode 52: Mallika Rao - Update

Oct 14 2024 55 mins  
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 re

Episode 41: Leonardo Garcia Crespo

Oct 07 2024 38 mins  
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 h

Episode 51: Rayman Wong

Sep 30 2024 46 mins  
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

Episode 50: Chiao w/Special Guest Hosts

Sep 23 2024 53 mins  
Today is a special milestone as I’m joined by my three amazing kids—Darian, Xander, and Lucas. In this episode, they turn the tables and interview me about my experiences as a working mom. We dive into the challenges of balancing work and family life, my journey through three pregnancies, and how I navigated parental leave. Get ready for some goofy moments and heartfelt insight

Episode 49: Michael

Sep 16 2024 67 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Michael, a seasoned security professional, with years of experience running security at tech companies. Michael has two kids, ages 12 and 10. He shares valuable insights on teaching kids to stay true to themselves while also learning to protect their privacy. He provides practical tips for personal security and emphasizes the importance of strong c

Episode 48: Len Scalero

Sep 09 2024 47 mins  
In this episode, we sit down with Len Scalero, a Senior Manager at Walmart Connect and cohost of the podcast GenX Guys (we previously met his cohost, James Williams Jr, on Episode 40). Len, who has three children aged 27, 24, and 21, delves into the intricacies of parenting older kids compared to younger ones. He shares his experiences and the distinct challenges he has faced as h

Episode 47: Parental Leave - Julie Hollek and Max Lee

Sep 02 2024 58 mins  
In this episode, we welcome back Julie Hollek and Max Lee, who previously joined us in Episode 3 and Episode 44. This time, we're focusing on their experiences with parental leave and the strategies they've used. Julie and Max share their personal stories about what their parental leaves were like, discuss the right timing and approach for sharing leave plans with their emp

Episode 46: Darian

Aug 26 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, we chat with my son, Darian, who is a 14-year-old high school student. He offers a fresh perspective on growing up with parents in tech. Darian discusses how he juggles school, after-school care, and his role as the oldest sibling while his parents navigate demanding tech careers. He also reflects on the impact of the pandemic on his education, relationships, and t