2 Dads 1 Car: Recent Episodes
Steven Ngo
By dads, for dads. We'll be exploring everything from unspoken truths, parenting myths and how to thrive in your career (while balancing family and life).
“Be grateful when special things happen, as opposed to expecting them by default” - Premier David Eby
Hello friends!
Welcome to another episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. In this very special episode, we speak to David Eby, father to a young boy and girl (and one more coming soon!) and the Premier of British Columbia.
In our conversation, Premier Eby and I discuss a range of topics including how to nurture independence within our children, how our upbringings have influenced our parenting skills, and advice on how to navigate technology and social media as parents. Drawing on personal experiences, Premier Eby also gives insights on how to address experiences of privilege with young children, and the importance of time management in balancing a busy career with a growing family.
Thank you so much for joining us today on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Please visit our new website at 2dads1car.com, and we hope you enjoy this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: BC Premier David Eby
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“Life is not always going to say ‘yes’ to you, and the earlier you realize that, the better” - Mike Wong
Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. In this episode, I’ll be introducing you to my friend (and physiotherapist!) Mike Wong, who is a father to two young boys with their own distinct, yet extraordinary personalities.
During our conversation, Mike and I explore the idea of exposing our children to adversity to build resilience and understanding from a young age. In doing so, we ask ourselves how to balance a desire to give our children a better upbringing than our own, while giving them opportunities to learn how to deal with life when things don’t go according to plan.
Thank you so much for joining us today on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! Check out our new website at 2dads1car.com
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Mike Wong
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Producer: Baron Hsueh
“So everything that, when it comes down to it, is an experiment. You have to figure out what works for you.”- Al Wong
Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. In this episode I’ll be introducing you to our guest Al Wong, he’s a father of two children five and three years old and runs his practice in accounting.
In this episode, Al shares his experiences being a first-generation parent with the difficulties of decision paralysis, navigating different parent parenting philosophies between his partner and grandparents, and finding a balance between work life, family life, and long-term goals.
I hope you all enjoy this episode and check out our new website at 2dads1car.com
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Al Wong
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“Letting go of the flow-inserting music into their life”.-Guillermo Gutierrez
Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of 2 Dads 1 Car! In this episode we have our guest Guillermo share about his experience of being a father of two kids below four years old! We will dive into the parenting secrets and wisdom of finding balance and routine, and instilling one’s cultures and values to the next generation. Thank you so much for joining us today on this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Guillermo Gutierrez
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“I love being a dad; it's all sunshine and rainbows when they’re not crying.”- Jeff Tran
Hey everyone, welcome to another episode of 2 Dads1 Car, where we talk about modern fatherhood. My friends, I am so thrilled to bring on my cousin's husband, Jeff. He is a father to two twin girls, sharing his experiences of raising twins, and juggling work, while finding time for self-care.
I'm so excited to jump in and learn about his experiences, the challenges, the pros, the cons, and what life is like, hope you all enjoy this episode!
Credits:
Podcast Guest: Jeff Tran
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
"Seek to understand before being understood"- Ricky Cunningham
Hello friends! I am very excited to introduce my friend Ricky, an entrepreneur who grew up in Jamaica and made his living in Canada and is a proud loving father of a preteen son and daughter.
In this episode, we discuss how Ricky's experience growing up with an absent father impacted his fatherhood journey and mindset, his navigation of being twice married with kids, and lastly, how he balances the time vs money and discipline dichotomy with raising his family.
Thank you for joining us in this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car.
Podcast Guest: Ricky Cunningham
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“Not everyone is playing in the same sandbox” - Brandon Jang
Hello friends! Welcome to this episode of 2 Dads 1 Car. Today, we have a special guest and best friend I’ve known since kindergarten, Brandon Jang! In this podcast, Brandon will be sharing his journey of becoming a parent at 38 through IVF and the process and procedures it took for him and his partner to reach there. I hope you find this episode eye opening as I did!
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Brandon Jang
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
Seven Grandfathers – love, respect, honesty, humility, bravery, wisdom, and truth.” -Angeline Boulley
Hello friends! I am so excited to introduce you my friend and executive coach with over 20 years of experience, Karey , to my podcast! Karey is one of my more senior podcast guests in his 60s with three adult children in their 30s!
In this episode, we will examine the evolving changes of fatherhood through the lens and wisdom of an executive coach, discussing how parenting boundaries change and evolve from children growing into adults and helping others be grounded in their own wisdom.
Thank you so much for joining us for this episode!
Podcast Guest: Karey VanBuren
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
"Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it".- Lou Holtz
Hey everybody, welcome to another episode of 2 Dads 1 Car where we talk about modern fatherhood. My friends, I'm going to be bringing on board a very, very long-time friend of mine. We've known each other since grade 10 and went to three schools together, Brian Cheng!
Brian is a proud father of a 10 month-year-old son and in today's episode, we will be exploring the challenges and joys of fatherhood in areas of navigating sleep deprivation, differing parenting philosophies and work responsibilities, and most importantly how staying flexible and rolling with the punches keeping one's eyes on the bigger picture makes the journey of fatherhood much easier.
This will be the last episode released this year, happy holidays and Merry Christmas to all my listeners out there, and may you have a great time with your children, families, and friends!
“Conflict is good in a negotiation process... it's the clash of two ideas, which then, all being well, produces a third idea.” -Luke Roberts
Greetings friends! Today I am very excited to introduce my friend Darren, who is a proud father of three boisterous children and also, a police officer!
In our episode, we will be exploring how Darren navigates his schedules and family tasks with his partner in shift work as a cop, how he and his partner work on conflict resolution with his children, and lastly finding strategies for him and his partner to be able to carve times for themselves to build quality time for rest and for growth.
We also discussed how Darren found his unique parenting style in not trying to do what “mom” does in areas such as making breakfast, but finding a unique rhythm and pattern where he can parent his three kids his way while learning to give grace to his children and his partner from his work.
I hope this podcast can enrich your parenting experience and enhance your toolkits in your parenting skills!
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Darren Wong
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“Fathering is not something perfect men do, but something that perfects the man.” -Frank Pittman
Today we have a special guest who is a bit different from our other guests. While my regular podcasts interview fathers and their unique challenges and perspectives on being a father, my friend James is a father-to-be.
In this episode James and I discuss the unique challenges prior to being a father, such as the struggles couples face in getting pregnant, how to build healthy communications with one's partner through emotional check-ins, and most importantly, how to build a supportive community for the parenthood journey.
In addition to our discussion, we also explored different parenting styles and expectations based on our own experiences with our respective upbringings.
I hope you find this episode insightful to your fatherhood journey and planning and find a sense of connection that you are not alone on this journey, but father growing together as fathers in the community.
One cannot be a perfect father, but the process of fatherhood helps one become a better father.
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: James Thomson
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“Let me be as a feather. Strong with purpose yet light at heart, able to bend. And, tho I might become frayed, able to pull myself together again.” – Anita Sams
Hi friends! I would like to introduce you all today to my friend and ballroom dance instructor Joel! He is a father of two daughters in grade 6 and grade 8.
Today in our podcast we will be exploring the challenges and learning curves of parenting approaches in relationship building and parenting, learning from Joel’s experiences in how one hammer approach may work for one child but the feather approach may be more suitable for the other.
Through trial and error, tears and fights, and seeking professional help, Joel and his partner were able to reflect upon their own parental upbringing and approaches that were not the healthiest way and learn how to accommodate their child’s needs in their unique way where they feel loved, supported, and cared for.
The three questions we will be exploring today are:
1: How does one navigate parenting styles when it comes to discipline? What worked and didn’t work?
2: How does one carve out space and priorities between being a father and a dance instructor?
3: What is something one can look forward to in the next chapter of fatherhood?
I hope you’re able to find some valuable takeaways from our conversation and find the best parenting approach that can fully support your children. See you next time!
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Joel Marasigan
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
"The thing about parenting rules is there aren't any. That's what
makes it so difficult."-Ewan McGregor
If the renowned actor for Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi finds parenting challenging, how much harder will it be for us mere Padawans who are new to the lifelong occupation called parenting?
In today’s episode, I am inviting my dear friend Justin from my self-development group “Mastermind” to share his thoughts and experiences as a father of two children (baby #2 coming soon!)
In this episode, we will be exploring these three key questions:
1: What does it mean to be a parent?
2: How can parents create opportunities for their children to grow in their passions and interests?
3: What values can a parent teach their child inside and outside of the home?
4: How to set healthy boundaries to raise a child?
I hope this episode can give you and your partner parenting insight for you and your families as we navigate this new life stage as parents, working together to give your children the opportunity to shine whenever they go.
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Justin Mulholland
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
"We have to welcome, accommodate and support a wider range of 'normal', and only then will we benefit from the extraordinary difference these diverse minds can bring"- Roxanne Hobbs
When we think about neurodiversity, one has to look at the world through the lens of those who see the world through a different lens. I am proud to introduce today's speaker and my good friend Dave Namkung to the show!
Dave is a pillar and a legend in the BC community: working as a he's a lawyer and a recruiter running his own company. In addition to running his own business, he is also a big advocate in supporting the disability community as his son was born neurodiverse with autism on the spectrum.
Dave's story is really unique in his self-reflection, changes in his ableist mindset, and the action plans he and his partner took to ensure their son has the best support as possible to thrive as a neurodiverse child.
Some key questions covered in this episode:
How much time does one prioritize one’s child?
How does one manage expectations as a parent?
What are some ways to build a supporting environment for neurodiverse children?
How does one balance homeschooling and social life with friends and family?
How does one stay healthy and resilient to take care of one’s family?
I hope you find Dave's journey of fatherhood in parenting a neurodiverse child with autism and a story that continues to inspire and motivate you as it has inspired me!
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Dave Namkung
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“If parenthood came with a GPS it would mostly just say: RECALCULATING” ~Amy Rees Anderson
As a young father raising my own daughter, listening to Scott’s story has left a deep impact on me. Scott has lived and worked across several countries, raising his children cross-culturally in Canada, India, Vietnam, and the USA as a teacher. After experiencing a lot of challenges during COVID-19, Scott decided to leave the field of education and pursue the life he wanted to live: a full-time creative.
As a creative, Scott produces and writes his own music. In addition to making a living out of his passion, he’s grown out his hair and got a tattoo. Despite the social for him as a single father, Scott is actively taking the steps to live a life that is true to himself.
Despite the difficulty navigating life as a single father, juggling new changes in his professional and personal life, I am constantly inspired by Scott's drive to improve the quality of life for himself and his children.
If you are facing challenges as a single parent, I strongly encourage you to listen to Scott’s journey of growth and self-discovery.
Parenting doesn’t have a straight path with one direction, but a process of constant recalculation. As long as we continue to love our children, we can give them maps and compasses to navigate this beautiful and complex journey called life.
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Scott Hsu
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
“Parenting is one the most important jobs in the world done by those least experienced to do it.” -Michael Fry
Joining us today is a guest star and proud father Gregor! Gregor is my speaking coach with a wealth of experience, someone who respect and look up to. We will share and discuss about the challenges of parenthood and how Gregor with his background working for the military navigates the hardships of parenting by creating workflows with him and his partner.
Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
Credits:
Podcast Host: Steven Ngo
Podcast Guest: Gregor Jeffrey
Podcast Editor: En-Li Su
In this episode of "Two Dads, One Car," host Steven Ngo engages in a candid and insightful conversation with none other than Patrick Chan, the renowned Olympic figure skater and proud father. With a focus on modern fatherhood, Patrick shares his unique journey through parenthood, revealing unspoken truths, challenges, and his thoughtful perspective on raising his son in this next chapter of his life.
Key Takeaways:
- A Legendary Start: Steven introduces Patrick Chan, the most decorated figure skater in Canadian history, as the special guest of the podcast. The episode provides an exclusive look into Patrick's experiences, particularly his insights into fatherhood.
- Authenticity and Realness: From the get-go, Steven sets the tone for authenticity and openness, inviting Patrick to share his honest thoughts on fatherhood, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
- A Father's Journey: Patrick takes us through his personal journey, from his marriage to Liz during the pandemic to the birth of their son, Oliver. This candid conversation highlights the rollercoaster of joys and challenges that come with parenthood.
- Unspoken Truths: Patrick reveals some of the unspoken truths about parenting that often go unnoticed. He discusses the strains it can put on a relationship, the feelings of uncertainty and inadequacy that fathers might experience, and the importance of open communication and support.
- Navigating Career and Parenthood: As a former competitive figure skater who transitioned into a career in commercial real estate, Patrick sheds light on the delicate balance between work and family. He shares insights into managing his time effectively and ensuring quality moments with his family.
- Future Aspirations for Oliver: The conversation delves into the intriguing question of whether Patrick envisions his son following in his footsteps as a figure skater. Patrick and Liz are committed to allowing Oliver to explore his own passions and interests, emphasizing a well-rounded approach to education and personal growth.
Key Quotes:
- "The journey into parenthood has been a wild ride. It's a constant rollercoaster of challenges and joys." - Patrick Chan
- "Communication is crucial. It's not always easy, but it's a learning process." - Patrick Chan
- "It's about allowing him to find his own passion and identity, without feeling obligated to continue in figure skating just because of our background." - Patrick Chan
Conclusion:In this captivating episode of "Two Dads, One Car," listeners gain a unique perspective into the life of Patrick Chan, beyond his legendary figure skating career. Steven Ngo uncovers Patrick's insights on the nuances of fatherhood, parenting challenges, and his aspirations for his son. The interview showcases the authentic and unfiltered dialogue that "Two Dads, One Car" is known for, leaving the audience with valuable takeaways about modern fatherhood and the intricate balance between personal passions and family commitments.
Charles Girard is the father of two boys and has raised his kids around the world, including Senegal, Washington DC and now he is here in Vancouver. Listen to this episode if you've ever thought about moving abroad for work and trying to figure out if it is actually possible to do this while having a family. Let's go!
Welcome to 2 Dads 1 Car! In this episode, I sit down with my neighbour, Daniel Perrett, to talk about raising and building resilience in kids. As a father of two boys, he has had some experience in this area. Daniel shares his personal experiences and insights on how to help kids navigate difficult situations, bounce back from setbacks and how to raise the "future trees" of our planet. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or simply interested in learning more about raising resilient kids, this episode is for you. So, sit back, relax, and join us for a thought-provoking conversation on 2 Dads 1 Car.
Season 2 Episode 3 | This episode is a game-changer. In this episode, we’re chatting with Arthur Tong, a father of a 9-month old daughter. We talk about what it is like to raise a kid in Singapore, preparing your kid to be a world-class athlete, and the real truth about fatherhood.
Season 2 Episode 2 | In this episode, we talk about the hidden biology of being a parent, how to carve out time for yourself, and most importantly, should you give your kid a bitcoin?
Season 2 Episode 1 | Six months later, baby daughter in tow, it's time to kick off Season 2 with three lessons learned, a moment of reflection for my late father and a discussion of what's next.
Season 1, Episode 11 | Melvin and I are both expecting fathers around the same time so thought it'd be fitting to end off Season 1 with our fatherhood journey reflections so far. Stay tuned until the 2nd half where we bring in our partners to join us for their thoughts too.
Season 1, Episode 10 | Roger is the father of a four year old daughter. In this episode, we talk about being a millennial father, the traps of social media perfection and rewriting our family narrative.
Season 1, Episode 9 | Will is the father of a baby daughter. In this episode, we talk about baby names, starting your own business at the start of fatherhood and breaking down cultural norms on parenting.
Season 1, Episode 8 | Justin is the father of 1 daughter and an entrepreneur. In this episode, we dive deep into adopting a positive mindset, how not to be a 'shitty dad' and everything else in between.
Season 1, Episode 7 | In this episode, we explore what it is like to raise a daughter in the midst of COVID, creating your own family playbook and figuring out how to set personal boundaries between work and family (or at least trying to).
Season 1, Episode 6 | Kelvin is the father of a six-week-old son. In this episode, we have our very first magic show! Check out our YouTube video to take a look. We touch upon discovering your identity, recovering from divorce and the parallels between magic and fatherhood.
Season 1, Episode 5 | Alex is the father of a six-week-old (and he is a lawyer too!). In this episode, we talk about advocating for parental leave at your workplace, growing up with a multi-racial background and raising multiracial kids.
Season 1, Episode 4 | Kyle is a father of five month old (and a dog). In this episode, we talk about modern fatherhood, generational differences when it comes to being a millennial father and whether or not babies need their own shared Google calendar.
Season 1, Episode 3 | Tim is a father of one son and has another incoming. In this episode, we talk about dad bod, unspoken truths about parenting and thriving in your career.
Season 1, Episode 2 | I’m so excited to have Matt Tan as my first guest on the podcast. In this episode, we touch upon everything from lessons from his late mother, living with intention and myths about parenting.
By dads, for dads. In this podcast, we'll be exploring topics relevant to dads and dads-to-be and highlighting what parenthood looks like from the male perspective while driving around in a car. Because why not?