The Girl Dad Show: A Professional Parenting Podcast

In this episode, Young interviews Scott Doty, the founder and CEO of BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, and a dedicated father of two. Join them as they navigate the challenges of parenthood and entrepreneurship, offering valuable advice and perspectives. Uncover the secrets to creating a fulfilling life aligned with your values, forging deep connections with your children, and making a positive impact on their lives and the world.

Gain insights from Scott's entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing family and flexibility. Explore his unique parenting perspective, including his no-cell-phone rule and the delicate balance between exposing children to the real world and safeguarding their mental well-being. Tune in for an enlightening journey of education, inspiration, and empowerment.

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Scott was raised in Ramsey, NJ, where he goofed off a lot in class & played a bunch of sports. He continued his sports, his music, and his liberal arts education at Tufts University and then, for his Master's, at the University of Melbourne in Australia. Scott was a National Merit Finalist in high school, a Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar in his 20s, and is currently a member of Mensa. 

He & his future wife, Ashley, launched in 2006 what has become northern NJ's premier network of academic mentors, BrainStorm Tutoring & Arts, which now employs over 60 people and has won "Best in Northern New Jersey" for seven straight years. BrainStorm has also been named "One of the Most Innovative Companies in America" by Entrepreneur magazine. The company uses customized, enthusiastic, relationship-driven tutoring to create outstanding life opportunities for its thousands of students. 

Scott has taught on five continents and is a highly sought-after performance coach specializing in college admissions, test prep, and purpose-led life design and productivity. He is also a consultant to many start-ups, specializing in brand strategy, company culture, and client relationship management.

He & Ashley live with their two daughters in Hawthorne, NJ.

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Welcome back to The Girl Dad Show! In this first episode of the new season, Young reflects on his personal journey and shares valuable insights on parenting and personal growth. After 43 years, Young has finally discovered what he wants to be when he grows up, bringing a sense of clarity and purpose to his life.

Discover Young's perspective on optimizing time, focusing on character building, and the importance of being a benchmark for children. He encourages parents to invest in their own happiness and well-being, as it positively impacts their role as parents.

Finally, Young explores the benefits of joining mastermind communities and the positive impact they can have on personal and professional growth. 

Join Young on The Girl Dad Show for more inspiring discussions on parenting, personal growth, and creating a fulfilling life!

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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.

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In this episode, Young discusses the current state of the economy and the fear it brings, emphasizing the importance of focusing on what you can control and leading activities instead of lagging indicators. Young also shares how podcasting has helped him grow in many ways, and he reflects on the amazing guests he has had on the show. Finally, he shares his favorite life lessons with his guests, including being a fountain, not a drain, and how to handle accidents.

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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.

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In this episode, Young interviews Jeff Jensen: the proud father of 2 little girls, and CEO and founder of Clyr. Jeff reflects on his own upbringing and the importance of faith, family, and friendships in achieving true success in life.

Jeff encourages entrepreneurs to seek fundamentals to gain insights that put them ahead of the game and to be "students of the game" and truth seekers, rather than glossing over headlines. They also discuss the challenge of balancing building a business with having children, emphasizing that there is never a perfect time to have kids. Jeff concludes by discussing the impact of social media on people's lives, especially his daughters as they grow older.

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Jeff Jensen first and foremost is the proud father of 2 little girls! Jeff is CEO and founder of Clyr (pronounced Clear) which is making pool maintenance carefree and worry-free through technology and CTO at a real-time analytics company called Corva. Previously, he has been CTO of 2 startups that have over $50M raised in VC-backed capital and he has a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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In this episode, Young talks about the challenges of parenting two kids with completely opposite personalities and trying to treat them fairly. He emphasizes the importance of understanding fear and how to navigate challenging situations, and shares how teaching his daughters to not be paralyzed by fear can set them up for success in life. Young also talks about the risks and rewards of starting a business and the importance of not giving up on your side hustle. Finally, he suggests considering podcasting as a form of video journaling to help solve your own problems.

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I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.

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In this episode, Young interviews Michael Brito: Global Head of Analytics for Zeno, university professor, and proud father of two young adult daughters. 

Michael discusses the challenges of raising two girls with different personalities, navigating the teenage years, and finding the balance between being supportive and letting go. He also shares his thoughts on mental health and the importance of getting kids involved in sports. Michael ends with his veteran dad advice to cherish every moment and document along the way. Tune in for an insightful conversation on parenting and self-discovery.

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Michael Brito is the Global Head of Analytics for Zeno. He leads a 40+ analytics team spanning all time zones and supporting clients across B2B, Consumer, Technology, and Healthcare verticals.

Brito and the analytics team extract actionable insights to inform paid, earned, and owned media programs and campaigns. They help clients deep-dive into target audiences to uncover their brand affinities, media preferences, and trending conversations. They provide earned media intelligence and give clients unique insights into the most impactful media outlets and the narratives driving the news cycle. 

He’s been recognized as one of the Top 50 Social Intelligence Pioneers by The Social Intelligence Lab, named to the Dashboard 25 Class of 2022 by PRWeek, and identified as one of the Top 25 Digital PR innovators by PRovoke Media.

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In this episode of TGDS, Young shares his excitement about coaching his daughter Lily's soccer team for the first time and how he hopes to apply his experience in coaching businesses to sports. He reflects on the persistence and hard work that got The Girl Dad Show to Season 2 and a new Season 3, despite the odds against most podcasts. Young also shares his thoughts on the relationship between luck and success and the importance of being prepared and willing to try when opportunities arise.

Young offers some valuable tips for influencing your kids' interests, such as surrounding them with the activities you want them to participate in, like music and the arts. He also stresses the importance of surrounding yourself with successful professional parents to stay inspired and motivated.

This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneur parents looking to balance their personal and professional lives. Tune in to TGDS to learn more!

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.

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In this episode, Young interviews Casey Woo - a seasoned multi-stage operator, founder of Operators Guild, and father of three. Young and Casey dive deep into the topic of self-discovery. Casey gives listeners the foundational questions to consider when deciding on a career path. Casey also shares how his ADD affects his relationships and the intentional practices he uses to be a present parent.

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Casey Woo is a seasoned, multi-stage operator, bringing over two decades of experience in investment banking advisory, public equity investing, high-growth operational and military leadership roles. His last role was the CFO of Landing, where he oversaw the company’s Finance, Legal and People operations. Prior to Landing, he served as the Global Head of Strategic Finance at WeWork.​

​Over the last decade, Woo has held strategic and operational CFO roles at high-growth technology and tech-enabled businesses including Novus (Fintech SaaS), Pantheon (DevOps SaaS), and Zozi (Marketplace Consumer). He began his career at Morgan Stanley as an M&A investment banker covering the Global Industrials and Business Services sector.  Subsequently, as a public equity investor, Woo covered a broad range of industries, including consumer/retail, technology, media and industrials at New York-based global long/short equity hedge funds Maverick Capital and two ground-up funds as the very first investment professional. He now oversees 700+ CEOs, COOs and CFOs as the founder of Operators Guild, an invite-only community for professionals in strategic finance and operations roles. Woo holds a B.A. in Economics from Harvard University and served as a Distinguished Cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point.​

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In this episode, Young is stuck in a Portland snowstorm awaiting the next flight to California. He chats with listeners from his hotel room about getting past imposter syndrome as a Business Ops expert. Young also shares highlights and the special moments he had with his girls during their recent family trip.

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ABOUT OUR HOST:

I’m all about operations. I have started companies, scaled hyper-growth startups, and understand a variety of industries. As a fractional COO, I guide companies through myriad challenges, from exponential growth to adapting to market shifts. I've experienced an incredible range of business journeys from small to big, early to late stage, and across many different industries.

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Looking to outsource graphic design? 

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In this episode, Young interviews Nami Baral: Founder & CEO of Niural, successful entrepreneur, and mother to a young toddler. Nami and Young dive deep into the struggles of maintaining individuality and personal identity while being both an entrepreneur and a parent. She also shares her parenting philosophy for building character and the importance of exposing her child to their cultural roots.

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Nami Baral is the Founder & CEO of Niural (niural.com), a globally compliant payroll and contractor management platform . Nami is a repeat entrepreneur with two successful tech exits. Prior to Niural, Nami founded Harvest, a fintech company that leveraged AI to reduce debt for American consumers. Harvest was backed by several iconic investors like Kleiner Perkins, Hustle Fund, Barclays bank and more. Nami sold Harvest to Acorns in 2021. Before Harvest, Nami was Head of Product Partnerships at Twitter, which she had joined as an early employee.  Nami graduated from Harvard with a degree in Economics and Mathematics. Nami is a prolific angel investor, and has made 60+ investments till date. Nami is an active mentor especially to fintech, data and AI founders. And most importantly, Nami is the mother of a highly opinionated and active 3 year old.

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