Ep. 8: Interview w Shawn Kwek

Ep. 8: Interview w Shawn Kwek

Excited for another interview with a friend of the pod, another dad in Paris -- Shawn Kwek. We get to know him better and ask a few questions: 0:47 - "Why don't you just kick us off and introduce yourself?" 1:13 - "Are you more European now? Or do you call yourself European?" 1:39 - "So you were born in New York?" 2:06 - "How would you describe yourself as a father?" 8:46 - "What was the decision or conversation like when you both decided to have another kid?" 21:57 - "What would you wish for your son or for both kids to be true ten years from now?" 14:19 - "How do you feel about the education system here?" 37:39 - "How do you feel in terms of support or closeness with family being far away?" 41:48 - "What's your intention for building more parent community around you?"

Ep. 7: Work & Parenting

2:43 How did Work change after becoming a parent? (Aman) 8:12 How to negotiate in a corporate environment for more parenting time, as a father? (Jeffrey) 10:50 Making the switch to be the primary parent (Jeffrey) 12:20 (Kevin) Making sacrifices at work to support a spouse with postpartum depression 14:20 Parents NEED community 21:30 Professional ambition looks different, when we are parents. We start to value different things (Aman) 25:00 How we find work-parenting balance today (Kevin) 33:20 How we find work-parenting balance today (Jeffrey) 37:30 What are we grateful our kids taught us recently? Quotes to Remember: * "Balancing work and family is a constant negotiation." * "Jobs come and go, but family is forever." * "If you look around and really pay attention, there are all kinds of fun things and ways to explore... my kids remind me of that."

Ep. 6: Parenting in the Age of AI (and our first guest!)

Please welcome Jared P Coyle, former Head of AI Innovation at SAP and father of two, currently on sabbatical. Our first guest! In conversation with Aman and Jeffrey (while Kevin enjoys a family vacation in nature), we cover: * Jared's fear of heights and how that shows up in his parenting * Using 3D printers to help our kids make friends * Aman's math nerd childhood (let's be honest - we were all math nerds) * Teaching our kids today about AI -- with realism (not too much optimism, not too much pessimism) -- the imperfections and the opportunities * How important our wives are in all this, and how important it is that we dads talk together about parenting Take a listen, let us know what you think. Share with a dad you want to be better friends with. (Episode 7 coming soon)

Ep 5: Traveling with Kids

Jeff, Aman, and Kevin explore the value of travel and exposure to different cultures, the impact of nature on children, and the challenges of traveling with kids. They also delves into the contrast between city and nature experiences, the role of routines, and the unpredictability of children in new environments. Takeaways * Travel exposes children to other cultures and provides real-life experiences beyond what they learn in school. * Nature has a positive impact on children, providing them with autonomy, stimulation, and a sense of calm. * Traveling with kids presents challenges, including the need to adapt to new environments and the unpredictability of children's behavior. * Routines can help children flourish and build momentum, but the cost-benefit analysis of traveling with kids is a consideration for parents. Family travel experiences can have a significant impact on children's cultural exposure and understanding. * The evolving nature of travel preferences and the importance of age-appropriate activities in family travel.

Ep. 4: Exploring How We Play & Express Authority with Our Kids

Today we explore the themes of play and authority while parenting. Along the way, we touch on the importance of creative problem-solving, setting boundaries, and as always the impact of cultural and personal experiences on our parenting styles. Takeaways * Engaging with children through play fosters creativity and imagination. * Balancing authority and playfulness is essential for effective parenting. Hope you enjoy!