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In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, reporting from the UC Berkeley campus of sunny California, we speak with Alex Budak, a professor at the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and accomplished author of “Becoming a Changemaker”. Alex is also the father of a young son and daughter. In this episode, Alex and I discuss the importance of being silly as fathers. Alex and I discuss how learning to be silly with our children can diversify their experiences of emotion, fear, and anxiety as they go through the challenges of everyday life. Moving onto Alex’s research topic of courage, Alex talks about his children’s curiosity surrounding bravery, and how he has imparted his lessons on courage and storytelling from university classrooms to his young kids. Big thanks to Alex for taking the time to speak with us today! Please check out Alex’s book, “Becoming a Changemaker”, which is an excellent resource on how to lead change in an organization regardless of your position. Check out our website on 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode!

In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Mike Tan, a good friend of mine who works in the tech and finance spaces, and also devotes his time as a passionate advocate for marginalized communities and owner of a kung fu school. In this episode, Mike and I focus on our experiences and thoughts on navigating the commitments of fatherhood with budding professional careers. Mike shares the stigma that new parents can sometimes face in corporate environments, and how his commitment to being fully present for his family steered him towards the path of a fractional practice in finance and tech. Upon making this career shift, Mike discusses how his newfound flexibility is allowing him to serve as a board member of the BC Provincial Health Services Authority, continue his advocacy for the Chinatown community, and run his kung fu school while supporting his family. Big thanks to Mike for taking the time to share his story with us today! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: Mike Tan Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

On this very special episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with JL Collins, one of my dream guests who has been an inspiration for me since my law school days as the author of “The Simple Path to Wealth” and leader of the financial independence (FI) movement. If JL's name sounds familiar, it may be because you've seen him on other podcasts such as “Diary of a CEO" hosted by Steven Bartlett, and “Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know”.  In our conversation, JL speaks about how his desire to teach his daughter the essential lessons in investing and finance had been a crucial inspiration for his work in the FI world. In fact, “The Simple Path to Wealth” had started as letters he had written to his daughter, which he eventually posted on his blog, and edited into the book! On the importance of financial independence, JL also shares stories about how intentional saving, investing, and spending had allowed him and his family the freedom to enjoy time with one another while pursuing personal goals such as new jobs, education, and spending time with one another. Thank you so much to JL for taking the time to speak with us, and for showing us around beautiful rural Wisconsin! Please check out JL’s wonderful blog, “The Simple Path to Wealth”, which has been instrumental to me building my financial strategy throughout law school and my career. Follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode!

On this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Charles Lee, a friend of mine who has come all the way over from sunny Los Angeles to share some nuggets of parenting wisdom with us. Charles is a father to two adult children, founder of a successful marketing firm, and the author of “Design Your Good Life”, a practical guide on how to amplify your personal impact by realizing your values, purpose, and vision. In our conversation, Charles shares his view on the importance of staying intentional and present in the lives of his children, even in the hectic early days of his entrepreneurship journey. Reflecting on his youth as the son of business owners, Charles speaks on how his childhood experiences inspired him to prioritize spending meaningful time with his children on their own terms. While discussing the support he received from his wife, Tina during the early days of his business, Charles also emphasizes maintaining the partnership between spouses, and understanding that families function best when they work together as a team. Big thanks to Charles for taking the time to speak with us today on 2 Dads 1 Car! Please check out our website on 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: Charles Lee Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

On this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with David Jordan, the Executive Director of the Vancouver Maritime Museum and a dedicated, experienced father to three wonderful children. Our conversation centres around the important role that forgiveness plays in the familial relationship between parent, child, and ourselves. As a father to teenagers, David shares the experience of watching his relationship with his children grow and mature over time, and the value of recognizing and acknowledging past mistakes to foster trust within his family. David also discusses the ways in which his family adapts to the digital age and disability by favouring tailored approaches to learning and staying present and conscious in their children’s growth journeys. Many thanks to David for taking the time to speak with us! If you are interested, please also check out the Vancouver Maritime Museum and read more about their initiative to incorporate HAVN Saunas to their floating dock. As always, please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: David Jordan Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

On this week’s very special episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with the one and only Brett Colvin, best known as the co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, one of Canada’s fastest growing legal talent platforms. Brett is also a newcomer to the fatherhood community as a dad to a two month old son. In our conversation, Brett and I focus on the early days of fatherhood as well as the untold trials and tribulations of early fatherhood as an entrepreneur. Brett also shares how his relationship with his parents as a child motivated his ambition in business and law, and highlights the importance for parents to allow their children to take risks and be ambitious by supporting them throughout their lives. We dive deep into how Brett’s mom in particular had been a strong role model for Brett’s work ethic. Finally, Brett and I discuss the philosophical aspects of parenthood, and the sense of pride, aspiration, and excitement that goes into being a parent. Massive thanks to Brett for taking the time out of his busy schedule to speak with us! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us @2dads1car on Instagram for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: Brett Colvin Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

On this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Nouver Cheung, a father to two young boys and the co-owner of a marketing agency in Vancouver with his wife (talk about a power couple!) Our conversation centers around Nouver and his wife’s decision to homeschool their children. In particular, Nouver discusses how homeschooling has allowed their family to be more intentional with their time together by integrating education into everyday moments. Finally, Nouver and I discuss the beauty in letting the lessons and teaching from our family history carry over into the future through our children. Thanks so much to Nouver for taking the time to speak with us today! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode!

On this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Cameron McCaw, a friend of mine who works as a development officer at the Peter A. Allard School of Law and is a young father to two boys. Our conversation starts off with a discussion of Cameron’s experience raising two young sons. In particular, Cameron expresses the importance of raising his sons with a healthy understanding of masculinity, especially with the prevalence of social media influencer culture and artificial intelligence playing an impact on childhoods today. Our conversation also centered around the topic of intentionality as a parent, especially as Cameron speaks on his practice of spending one-on-one time with each of his sons before bed, and thoughtfully playing a positive role in fostering the relationship between his sons at an early age. Finally, Cameron and I discuss how our parents and upbringings can inspire us to become better, more resilient and patient parents to our children. Thanks so much to Cameron for taking the time to speak with us! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credit: Podcast Guest: Cameron McCaw Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

On this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we welcome back a familiar face, Tim Wong, an early supporter of the podcast, father of two young boys, and a true inspiration of mine in health and fitness. In our conversation, Tim shares his tips and tricks on how to maintain his physical and mental wellbeing while balancing a young family and busy practice as a financial advisor. Tim emphasizes thinking of health and wellness as a daily exercise in staying conscious of one’s diet and physical activity. Tim also discusses how his awareness of being a leader and role model as a dragon boat coach helps him encourage others and himself to maintain the discipline needed to lead a healthy lifestyle. Finally, as Tim and I discuss ways to stay disciplined and motivated, Tim shares his idea of success as a direction rather than a destination, and how breaking down big goals into smaller objectives creates the urgency needed to stay on track in our lives. Big thanks to Tim for the support since Day 1, and for sharing his secrets with the 2 Dads 1 Car community! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on @2dads1car for our latest updates. Special thanks to Jessica Phan from Merabi for your support of 2 Dads 1 Car. Reach out to her at [email protected]. I hope you love this episode!

[Rebroadcast] Hello friends! Thank you so much for joining us on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. Our very special guest today is Scott Young, a Wall Street Journal best-selling author of “Ultralearning: Outsmart the Competition, and Accelerate Your Career”, and his new book, “Get Better at Anything”. Not only is Scott an influential thought leader in productivity and learning, but he is also a dedicated father to a young boy and girl! I would also like to give a huge shoutout to Cal Newport for helping make this connection and this episode a reality. Drawing upon his research in learning and productivity, our conversation centers around the importance of understanding the unique and distinct ways in which our children approach learning. Whether it be building fundamental skills or taking an organic approach through discovery, Scott shares his own childhood experiences, and how they nuance his mindful approach towards fatherhood. For the parents, Scott also offers insights into parent guilt, and how parents can use those emotions to build better systems of life management and problem-solving. Ultimately, Scott emphasizes the value of encouraging his children to intrinsically enjoy what they do, and develop enthusiasm not only in the practice of their craft, but in the process of getting there. Thanks again for tuning into this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Please check out Scott’s blog at https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/ and 2dads1car.com for more exciting updates to come. Feel free to follow us on Instagram @2dads1car and let us know your thoughts in the comments. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: Scott Young Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh

This week’s special guest on 2 Dads 1 Car is Roger Ma, a certified VIP who works as the executive chef of Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar, one of Canada’s top 100 restaurants, and a father to a young son. This food-centric episode kicks off with a discussion of how Roger navigates his career ambitions in the kitchen with his desire to be present with his son by trying to adapt rather than control his life towards spending time more meaningfully. Roger also gives insight into his experience becoming a father later in life, and the joy of having that “extra seasoning” to make fatherhood a more textured and enjoyable experience. Finally, Roger and I talk about how to maintain a creative mental space and finding personal growth as we lead busy lives as fathers, husbands, and leaders in our community. Thanks so much for tuning into this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, and thanks so much to Roger for taking the time to speak with us! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode!

In this special solo episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, I discuss my fitness journey as a dad, especially since gaining a “dad bod” since having my first daughter a few years ago. I share some of my insights from reading “The Hunger Code” by Dr. Jason Fung, who addresses the triggers of hunger as a way to address dieting, and building a mindset-oriented fitness plan to healthily lose weight. Finally, I discuss my 12 week challenge of maintaining my fitness and diet goals. If this episode inspired you to hop on your personal fitness journey, feel free to give me a shout! Thanks so much for tuning in to this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. Please check out our website 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you enjoy this episode!

In this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with Jason Wong, a good friend of mine, fellow girl dad, and passionate founder of the Beta Collective, a boutique coworking space in Burnaby. In our conversation, Jason and I discuss a variety of topics including the consumption of media content, embracing the influence of our children’s peers, and how to help our children develop life skills from early on. Jason also discusses the influence of martial arts and his faith on his philosophy as a parent, including a greater appreciation for life, a healthy relationship with discipline, and an understanding of mutual support. Finally, we discuss the importance of parenthood as a community experience, especially when parents get to share their challenges, questions, celebrations, and inspirations. Thanks so much for tuning in to this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Please check out our website on 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car. I hope you love this episode!

In this week’s episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with my dear friend and trusted partner, Mark Leung, a father of two young boys and man of many talents. In our conversation, Mark and I focus on how to take a big picture approach to parenting. As we share stories about how easy it is to get caught up in the bad days and minutiae of caring for our children, Mark and I talk about the benefit of viewing parenthood as a marathon rather than an isolated moment. We also speak on the importance of being kind to yourself as a parent, especially as a way to maintain composure in moments of frustration. Finally, Mark and I talk about the different ways in which we try to set our children up for success in the future, and the power of faith—in ourselves and our children—in establishing meaningful relationships of trust in our family. Thanks so much to Mark for taking the time to share with us! Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com, and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for the latest updates. Please also check out Mark and my episode of the FACL BC Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcast. I hope you love this episode!

In this week’s introspective episode of 2 Dads 1 Car, we speak with John Hau, a father of three children, the lead pastor of Reality Church, and a podcast host himself! In our conversation, we explore the ways in which John’s role as a leader in his church has influenced his philosophy on parenthood and faith. When discussing the impacts of religious practice on his role as a father, John emphasizes moments of conscious reflection and discernment to help guide our children towards making healthier and more meaningful connections in their lives. Finally, we end on the topic of emotionally intelligent partnership, and the importance of saving time and effort towards maintaining our relationship with our spouses in this joint journey called parenthood. Thank you so much to John for his thought-provoking insights, and check out Reality Church to learn more about John's teachings and work. Please check out our website at 2dads1car.com and follow us on Instagram @2dads1car for our latest updates. I hope you love this episode! Credits: Podcast Guest: John Hau Podcast Host: Steven Ngo Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh