The Girl Dad Show: A Professional Parenting Podcast

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Trisha Stetzel — U.S. Navy veteran, international bestselling author, business strategist, and executive coach at ResultsXtreme Business Solutions (powered by Focal Point of South Texas) — for a candid conversation about military service, transition to civilian life, leadership for women veterans, and building multi-generational family legacy. Trisha shares how service shaped her leadership, the practical habits that sustain resilience, and what it looks like to design a life aligned with values, family, and community. We talk coaching female veterans, cultural experiences from postings in Japan and Hawaii, navigating parenthood in military life, and why small habits and time in nature compound into meaningful growth. This episode blends practical takeaways for leaders and founders with deeply human stories about sacrifice, identity, and legacy. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH TRISHA STETZEL Website / Company: ResultsXtreme Business Solutions (Focal Point of South Texas) Instagram: https://instagram.com/teamstetzel LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisha-stetzel 🔗 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, host Young Han sits down with Jim Brown, founder of OrgHealth, bestselling author, and leader of the Imperfect Leadership Movement, for a powerful conversation on leadership, parenting, and building organizations where people and performance thrive. With more than 30 years of experience advising CEOs, executive teams, and boards, Jim has seen firsthand what works and what doesn’t when it comes to leadership. His approach challenges the traditional idea of the “perfect leader” and instead encourages leaders to embrace imperfection, lead with humility, and take ownership with courage. In this conversation, Jim shares how parenting has deeply influenced his leadership style, why psychological safety is essential for both families and organizations, and how authenticity builds stronger relationships at every level. He and Young explore the connection between leading at home and leading at work, and why being open about emotions and imperfections can actually strengthen trust. Jim also dives into his upcoming book, The Imperfect CEO, and his broader mission to help leaders move away from perfectionism and toward more honest, human leadership. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Great leadership starts with embracing imperfection Authenticity and humility build stronger teams and cultures Psychological safety is critical in both business and family life Parenting shapes how we lead and communicate Trust is built through openness, not perfection Healthy organizations prioritize both people and performance 🔗 CONNECT WITH JIM BROWN 🌐 Website: www.orghealthteam.com 📘 Book: https://imperfectceobook.com/ 👥 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown/ 🔗 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, host Young Han sits down with Steve Bennet, founder and managing director of Bodega Partners, longtime startup CFO, investor, professor, and father and grandfather, for a powerful conversation on entrepreneurship, mentorship, and life after decades in Silicon Valley. With over 30 years of experience and involvement in more than 150 technology startups, Steve has seen the full spectrum of success and failure. From companies acquired by IBM, Comcast, and Citrix to ventures that didn’t make it, he brings a rare perspective on what actually drives long-term success in business and in life. But this conversation goes beyond startups. Steve shares why teaching and mentoring students has become one of the most fulfilling parts of his career, how his perspective on success has evolved over time, and what it means to balance family life while navigating high-pressure roles in venture capital and entrepreneurship. He and Young dive into the realities of startup challenges, the incentives behind venture capital, and the difficult decisions founders face as they grow their companies. They also explore parenting through a long-term lens, why letting kids make mistakes matters, and how experience shapes the way we guide the next generation. This episode is about perspective. What changes after 30 years of building, investing, and teaching. And what actually matters at the end of it. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. 🔗 CONNECT WITH STEVE BENNET LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevebennet/ X: https://twitter.com/ProfessorVC Blog: http://www.professorvc.com/ 🔗 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, host Young Han sits down with Andrew Pudalov, founder of Rush Bowls, a fast-growing, health-focused franchise built around fresh, nutritious bowls and smoothies. Andrew’s journey didn’t start in food. He spent 15 years climbing the ranks in New York City’s competitive finance world before making a bold decision to pursue a more purpose-driven path. In 2004, he opened Boulder, Colorado’s first all-natural bowl and smoothie bar, combining his passion for health, performance, and great-tasting food. More than two decades later, that single idea has grown into Rush Bowls, a nationwide brand with over 55 locations, serving communities with wholesome, crave-worthy meals and an active lifestyle mission. In this conversation, Andrew shares what it really takes to walk away from a stable career and build something from the ground up. He and Young dive into the realities of franchising, scaling a brand while staying true to its core values, and why the wellness industry continues to grow. Beyond business, Andrew reflects on fatherhood and how becoming a parent has shifted his perspective on time, priorities, and success. They discuss the challenge of balancing family life with entrepreneurship, the importance of being present, and how building a business and raising a family often require the same mindset: patience, discipline, and long-term thinking. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Andrew Pudalov left a 15-year finance career to pursue entrepreneurship Rush Bowls grew from a single shop into 55+ locations nationwide The wellness food space continues to expand with strong demand Franchising requires systems, infrastructure, and long-term vision Building a purpose-driven brand creates lasting differentiation Parenting reshapes how founders think about time and priorities Balancing family and business is an ongoing challenge, not a destination 🔗 CONNECT WITH ANDREW PUDALOV Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-pudalov-07697010/ 🔗 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, host Young Han sits down with Martin Zych, founder of xPanda.ai, an AI-powered financial analyst platform helping businesses automate financial insights and decision-making. Martin shares his journey from working in finance and accounting at high-growth tech companies to becoming an entrepreneur building tools that leverage artificial intelligence to improve how companies understand their numbers. Before founding xPanda.ai, Martin also built Jirav, a financial planning and analysis platform used by thousands of companies and accounting firms to automate reporting and forecasting. Beyond business, this conversation dives into Martin’s approach to fatherhood and how he balances building companies while raising two children. He discusses the importance of setting boundaries between work and family, spending meaningful time with his kids, and intentionally teaching them resilience, problem-solving, and independence. Young and Martin also explore Martin’s early entrepreneurial ventures, his creative approach to branding using animal logos, and his belief in lifelong learning through new skills and experiences. Whether experimenting with biohacking, building new companies, or even trying stand-up comedy, Martin believes curiosity and continuous growth are key to both business and life. ✨ All episodes of The Girl Dad Show are proudly sponsored by Thesis, helping founders go further, together. Takeaways Martin Zych transitioned from finance and accounting into entrepreneurship xPanda.ai is building an AI-powered financial analyst platform Martin helped companies raise more than $250M during his finance career Setting boundaries between work and family is essential for founders Teaching kids resilience and problem-solving is a top parenting priority Lifelong learning drives both personal and professional growth Creative branding and storytelling can differentiate a business 🔗 CONNECT WITH MARTIN ZYCH LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/martinzych X: @martinzych X (Company): @xpanda_ai 🔗 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 Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed the episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share with someone navigating both entrepreneurship and parenthood.