The Girl Dad Show: A Professional Parenting Podcast

This week on The Girl Dad Show, Young Han sits down with Eric Dresdale, co-founder and president of Entropy Labs, for a powerful conversation that spans quantum security, entrepreneurship, recovery, and parenting. Eric’s journey is anything but linear. Raised in a medical family, he struggled early with traditional academics and identity before finding his footing through entrepreneurship. Along the way, he built and scaled multiple fintech and cybersecurity companies, including founding Next Step Network, a platform serving families navigating addiction and mental health, which was later acquired. Today, his work focuses on cryptographic infrastructure and quantum security, an area he describes as an existential issue for the global economy. But the heart of this episode is about identity. Eric shares how his experiences with addiction, recovery, and leadership shaped his view of success, not as titles or outcomes, but as having a strong sense of self. Together, he and Young explore what it means to raise kids who understand boundaries, develop emotional intelligence, and build agency in a world that constantly pressures them to conform. This episode is a reminder that parenting and leadership are deeply connected. The same clarity, communication, and self-awareness required to build meaningful companies are the traits that help raise resilient, grounded children. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ERIC DRESDALE 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-dresdale/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 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 Trace Miller, Founder and CEO of Konala, a fast-growing healthy fast food concept built around one simple idea: make nutritious food delicious, convenient, and accessible. Trace’s story starts long before Konala. As a child, nutrition played a critical role in helping him overcome serious health challenges, shaping how he thinks about food, discipline, and long-term well-being. That perspective eventually led him from running a food truck to building Konala, a drive-thru protein bowl concept designed for people who want to eat better without slowing down their lives. Throughout the conversation, Trace shares how family support has been foundational to his journey, why patience is one of the most underrated skills in both parenting and business, and how he stays present with his kids while scaling a brand. He also opens up about personal growth, continuous learning, and what it takes to build a business that actually solves a real problem. This episode is a reminder that success does not have to come at the expense of health or family. With the right values and intention, you can build something meaningful while still showing up for the people who matter most. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MELLOTT 🌐 Website: https://konala.com/ 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trace-miller-29a3b8111/?skipRedirect=true 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 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 Stephen Mellott, CEO of EPTI and President of HSI, for a grounded conversation about leadership, family, and what it really takes to build a meaningful legacy. Stephen operates a manufacturing business serving refineries and power generation systems, but his story starts far from boardrooms. He was raised in the middle of nowhere on a working ranch, the only boy among three sisters, with a father who was often away for work. That upbringing shaped how he parents today: understanding, but firm, and deeply intentional about presence. As a dad to two daughters, Lilly (14) and Madeline (almost 12), Stephen talks openly about how parenting is not one size fits all. His girls are completely different humans, and that reality has forced him to adapt, listen more, and lead differently at home just as he does at work. Throughout the episode, Stephen emphasizes a few non-negotiables: Integrity cannot be compromised, whether you are leading a company or raising kids. Respect matters in every role, father, husband, leader. And partnership is everything. Stephen is clear that while single parents can absolutely succeed, his ability to operate at a high level in business is directly tied to the support of his wife. She is his partner in all of it, carrying the load when he cannot and helping keep the family grounded. His advice is simple and honest: work with your partner, do not freak out, and trust that it will be okay. After all, our parents did not have it all figured out either. This conversation is not about perfection. It is about persistence, humility, and showing up with integrity even when you are learning in real time. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEPHEN MELLOTT 🌐 Website: http://www.hsi-llc.com 👥 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-mellott-2688571b/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 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 Derek Notman and Adam Holt, co-founders of REBL Dads, for an honest conversation about the collision of fatherhood and entrepreneurship. Derek shares his journey growing up in a broken household, becoming a young father himself, and navigating entrepreneurship without the support system he needed most. He opens up about the moment he realized that being a dad is hard, being an entrepreneur is hard, and trying to do both without community can feel overwhelming and isolating. Together, Derek and Adam talk about why existing communities often focus on either business or parenting, but rarely both. When they couldn’t find a space that supported the full reality of being a dad and a builder, they decided to create it themselves. The conversation explores the importance of shared experience, honest support, and building something meaningful not just for success, but for sustainability. This episode is for founders, operators, and dads who have ever thought, “There’s gotta be a better way.” ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH ADAM HOLT 🌐 Website: https://rebldads.com/ 👥 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/hadamholt 🔗 CONNECT WITH DEREK NOTMAN 🌐 Website: https://rebldads.com/ 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereknotman/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show

We’re back from the break with a brand new episode of The Girl Dad Show. In this solo reflection, Young Han looks back on the lessons, challenges, and growth that shaped 2025, both personally and professionally. From the evolution of the podcast to navigating leadership bottlenecks in his businesses, Young shares what worked, what didn’t, and what ultimately forced him to grow. He opens up about how his views on financial freedom have changed, especially as they relate to parenting, time, and long-term security for his family. The conversation dives into the cost of constant context switching, why leadership models must evolve as companies scale, and why health and energy are now non-negotiable priorities. Looking ahead to 2026, Young outlines a renewed focus on franchising, personal development, and building systems that create clarity at work and presence at home. This episode marks a reset and a fresh start as the show returns with new conversations and deeper insights. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further together. Key Takeaways Why 2025 was a defining year for the show How consistency builds real credibility over time The connection between money, parenting, and freedom Recognizing when you’ve become the bottleneck Why context switching drains leadership energy Health as a long-term investment for family and longevity Clear priorities and focus heading into 2026 A renewed emphasis on franchising and learning from operators Protecting quality time with family 🔗 CONNECT WITH YOUNG HAN 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/younghan/ 🐦 X: https://twitter.com/younghan_ 💻 Website: https://www.alwayshan.com 🔗 CONNECT WITH THE GIRL DAD SHOW 🌐 Website: https://thegirldadshow.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheGirlDadShow/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGirlDadShow 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegirldadshow 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-girl-dad-show