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-term plans.

Brian reflects on raising a young daughter while building a high-performance career, the role of travel in expanding his children’s worldview, and why financial readiness, stability, and aligned values mattered deeply in his family-planning decisions. He also explores the realities of modern parenting: evolving schedules, increasing responsibilities, and the need for a supportive partner, strong self-awareness, and intentional balance.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

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Takeaways

Brian created a Madagascar-inspired New Year’s countdown for kids and spent years living abroad while building a global marketing career.

Remote work allowed him to form a strong bond with his daughter as a present and engaged girl dad.

Travel is a core family value — exposure to new cultures is a priority for his children.

Family planning was rooted in financial readiness and modeled after his entrepreneurial parents.

He values siblings close in age to build companionship and shared experiences.

Parenting requires deep self-reflection and balancing joy with challenge.

Brian questions the ROI of traditional education and prioritizes happiness and opportunity over financial success.

A supportive partner, financial planning, and maintaining personal interests create healthier family dynamics.

Children’s activities increasingly shape family schedules, requiring constant adaptation.

Success is defined by fulfillment and presence — not just financial outcomes.

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💻 Website: https://www.size.vc/

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🎙 ABOUT OUR HOST

Young Han is a highly accomplished entrepreneur, investor, business coach and parent who is widely recognized for his expertise in helping small business owners reach their first 1 million dollar milestone in annual revenues. Having started 6 businesses before the age of 30, and currently operating 8 of his own businesses, while coaching dozens; Young uses his deep understanding of operations and growth to empower fellow business owners to unlock their full potential.

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 of childhood while finding new joy in raising independent, curious, and outspoken kids.

This honest reflection is for every parent navigating the transition from guiding little ones to mentoring young adults. Young reminds us that parenting isn’t just about directing—it’s about listening, supporting, and evolving through every stage of the journey.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

Adaptability is essential as children grow and change

Parenting mirrors situational leadership—your approach must evolve

Understanding developmental stages leads to better connection

Listening is just as important as leading

Focus on what you can control in parenting

Family traditions and memories matter more than career milestones

Guiding with empathy builds long-term trust and resilience

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💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com

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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, Joel reflects on what it means to lead with humility, balance ambition with family, and stay grounded in purpose. The conversation explores the lessons of fatherhood, the importance of listening, and how community, feedback, and continuous growth shape both his work and his life.

All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

Parenting is a team sport that requires listening

Professional and personal growth often mirror each other

Work-life balance starts with prioritizing health and family

Feedback is a cornerstone of continuous improvement

Transitioning from CEO to Executive Chairman demands humility

Leadership is about service, not control

Community involvement leaves a lasting legacy

Executive coaching fuels purpose and growthnthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptability

Family goals can be structured like business OKRs

Success means building a significant business while being present for family

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👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelflory/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

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🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/

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💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show

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 across the lower and middle markets. He shares how internships shaped his path, the unique dynamics of the franchise world, and how private equity is evolving with new entrants and market shifts.

Beyond finance, Grant reflects on the importance of relationships, patience, and being present for his young family — proving that success isn’t just measured by deals closed, but by the impact made at home.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

Franzy is creating a marketplace for buying and selling franchises

Alex’s journey started in the laundry industry during college

Franchisors often struggle financially until hitting scale

Happiness is a guiding principle for both parenting and business

Parenthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptability

Family goals can be structured like business OKRs

Success means building a significant business while being present for family

🔗 CONNECT WITH GRANT MARCKS

👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-marcks-722bb671/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

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🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/

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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show

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 conversation explores the balance between business and family, the overwhelming early days of parenthood, and how empathy, grace, and structured family goals play a key role in navigating both worlds. Alex also highlights why happiness is his North Star, the importance of adaptability in parenting and entrepreneurship, and what success truly means to him.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

Franzy is creating a marketplace for buying and selling franchises

Alex’s journey started in the laundry industry during college

Franchisors often struggle financially until hitting scale

Happiness is a guiding principle for both parenting and business

Parenthood requires grace, empathy, and adaptability

Family goals can be structured like business OKRs

Success means building a significant business while being present for family

🔗 CONNECT WITH ALEX SMERECZIAK

👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-%F0%9F%A6%81-40310329/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

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🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW

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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 deliver predictable execution, make faster decisions, and increase margins.

Kevin shares his personal journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, how meditation has shaped his parenting, and why he believes love is an act—not just a feeling. He opens up about his approach to raising three kids in Austin with his wife and two rescued pit bulls, the lessons learned from his upbringing, and his philosophy of fostering curiosity, presence, and self-awareness in both business and parenting.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis and Owners Club — helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

Transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship brings both growth and challenges

Meditation fosters intentional parenting and self-awareness

Love is shown through actions, not just words

Balancing work and family requires presence and communication

Encouraging curiosity and independence helps children thrive

Leadership is about respect and listening, not always being the smartest in the room

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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 bookkeeping, education, and personal branding, highlighting both the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid AI adoption. Together, they emphasize the importance of adaptability, trust, and maintaining balance as technology continues to evolve.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together.

Takeaways

AI is transforming the hiring process, from resumes to interviews

Businesses are leveraging AI for content creation and automation

Bookkeeping and financial modeling are prime candidates for AI disruption

Personalized education through AI could reshape learning

Building a personal brand is more important than ever in a digital world

Adaptability is key to thriving in the age of AI

Balance and perspective are essential when integrating technology

🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU

👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAATcIAUBpCMFDjT5cICAaEMYFbSNaxVgIpw

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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 business failures, the evolving role of fatherhood, and the importance of gratitude and perspective in both life and work. Young also outlines his vision for the future—building a unique operating system for small businesses—and explains why tracking inputs and outputs is critical for success.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Key Takeaways

Successfully closing a funding round for Blue Ocean

The impact of business growth on family life

Parenting insights and the importance of communication with partners

Lessons learned from past business challenges

Future plans to create a small business operating system

Tracking inputs and outputs as a tool for better outcomes

Why gratitude and perspective shape happiness

The need to align time and values in work and family life

🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC LIU

👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericzliu/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAATcIAUBpCMFDjT5cICAaEMYFbSNaxVgIpw

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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, how adversity shaped his perspective on success and leadership, and why family remains at the center of everything he does. He emphasizes the importance of service, selflessness, and creating value—not just wealth—in business and parenting..

Together, they explore:

Paul’s journey from adversity to becoming a CPA and financial leader

Family plays a central role in both his life and business

Adversity can shape resilience, leadership, and values

Parenting is about instilling values and preparing the next generation

Success is measured by impact, not just financial gain

Service, leadership, and humility are at the heart of his philosophy

The importance of heritage and identity in shaping purpose

Building a family legacy in business with his wife and sons

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

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👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/paulhood/

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🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/

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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show

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 business, the importance of role modeling for his children, and why soaking in life’s fleeting moments matters more than chasing every career milestone. He also shares his belief in free thinking, financial literacy, and enjoying life while planning for the future.

✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis — helping founders go further, together.

Key Takeaways

Patrick’s journey from pro athlete to financial advisor

Sports taught him perseverance, grit, and patience

Family time always takes priority over business commitments

Childhood is fleeting—be present and soak it in

Role modeling matters more than lectures in parenting

Financial literacy is a core value he teaches his daughters

Parallels between sports and business leadership

Golf as both an outlet and a way to build relationships

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👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-dendy-82071a16/

🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN

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🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_

💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/

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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow

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