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 management, and consulting, and how he launched his own car dealership. He opens up about the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship and solo parenting, and how he’s learned to take things as they come. He also gives us a preview of an app he’s currently developing, something we’ll revisit in a future conversation.

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, homeschooling during the pandemic, and the evolving landscape of technology in her work.

To learn more about Ivy and see how she can help you, check out her site at ivymbrooks.com!

You can check out https://www.littleone.care/ to learn more about the product Ivy was talking about in the episode.

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 navigating the complexities of single motherhood. She opens up about the realities of balancing entrepreneurship and parenting, the moments of doubt, and the mindset shifts that helped her stay aligned with her values.

We also explore her unexpected journey into the tech and marketing space, how she built her expertise, and the ways she continues to evolve as both a strategist and a parent.

Tune in to hear Ivy’s story!

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 leave, and his decision to take a break from his tech career to create his own app, Wandrous.

▶️ Check out Episode 44 to hear about Max's journey into tech, Episode 47 to hear about his paternity leave, and Episode 69 to hear about his intentional break and his app, Wandrous!

💡If you'd like to download the Wandrous app, you can do so here.

📣 If you or someone you know, has experience as a parent in tech and would like to share your story, ➡️ email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠!

✨Interested in sponsoring an episode? ➡️ Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠!

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 management strategies that allow her to get things done within tight windows. Klaudia speaks candidly about the challenges, tradeoffs, and fulfillment that come with carving out a path that aligns with both professional goals and family life.

💡Check out www.boboapp.app to learn more about the Bobo App!

📣 If you or someone you know, has experience as a parent in tech and would like to share your story, ➡️ email me at [email protected]!

✨Interested in sponsoring an episode? ➡️ Email me at [email protected]!

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 All, where she interviews moms from the UK and Canada about their personal and professional journeys.

We talk about her journey into tech, what inspired her to build Bobo, and how she navigated multiple parental leaves while launching her company. Klaudia shares how the app provides localized, medically-vetted resources and personalized content for parents, helping them track not just their child’s development, but their own well-being as well.

▶️ Tune in to hear about Klaudia's inspiring journey!

💡 You can learn more about the Bobo app at their website: www.boboapp.app!

📣 If you or someone you know, has experience as a parent in tech and would like to share your story, ➡️ email me at [email protected]!

✨ Interested in sponsoring an episode? ➡️ Email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠!

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 how to navigate them. From the ongoing tension between career growth and being present for your kids, to strategies for taking more control of your professional path, Lauren offers thoughtful insights and actionable tips for working parents.

▶️ Check out⁠ ⁠Episode 20⁠⁠ to hear Lauren's journey into tech and coaching and Episode 72 to learn more about Lauren's coaching business and how Lauren's it has evolved.

💡If you'd like to learn more about Lauren's coaching business, the workshops she runs, or how she can help you or your business, you can reach her at: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-fischetti/⁠.
📣 If you or someone you know, has experience as a parent in tech and would like to share your story, ➡️ email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠!

✨Interested in sponsoring an episode? ➡️ Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠!

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 kids with essential life skills. Today, she’s back to dive into the topic of Calm Parenting.

We explore what Calm Parenting means, how Ha practices it in her own life, and how it can help parents navigate tough moments with their children. Ha shares powerful anecdotes and practical insights that highlight the impact of this approach in real-life situations.

💡If you're curious about how Ha can support you in finding more clarity and courage, visit theinnerfire.co to learn more.

🎧 Tune in to hear more about Ha's insights and take on calm parenting!

▶️ You can hear Ha's previous episode about her journey into tech and coaching on Episode 60.

▶️ You can hear about how she equips kids with essential life skills on Episode 76.

📣 If you or someone you know, has experience as a parent in tech and would like to share your story, ➡️ email me at ⁠[email protected]⁠!

✨Interested in sponsoring an episode? ➡️ Email me at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠!

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, and how she supported him through an eating disorder. Lisa powerfully underscores the importance of community support and its resources. She also highlights the critical role of parental oversight, even when support systems are in place, to ensure children are truly receiving the promised and necessary care.

🎧 Tune in to hear Lisa's valuable insights and learnings!

💡If you are looking for a marketing leader to join your team, you can reach Lisa at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaschultz3000/.

🏠 If you are in the California East Bay, and would like to learn more about Lisa's home organizing business, you can reach her at withinreachorganizing.com!

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 evolution into marketing, and the story behind her entrepreneurial venture. Lisa also openly shares her experience taking a deliberate step away from tech and her current desire to re-enter the field.

💡If you're interested in her marketing operations skills, connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaschultz3000/.

🏠 California East Bay residents seeking her home organizing services can reach her via the same LinkedIn profile or at https://www.withinreachorganizing.com/.