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Navigating Cultural Identity and Aging Parents | Patrick Moran (father of 2, Robinhood, Spotify, Netflix)

Feb 8, 2024

Patrick Moran, father of two with a tech background, discusses childhood in Philippines, instilling grit in kids, long-distance parenting, 80's parenting vs today, and mishaps with frozen pipes in an entertaining and insightful conversation.

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Quick takeaways

Navigating cultural identity in a diverse environment by balancing American and Filipino influences for multicultural upbringing.

Managing relationships between children and aging parents in different countries poses challenges requiring thoughtful coordination and communication.

Prioritizing travel to instill adaptability in children, broaden perspectives, and foster diverse friendships despite settled surroundings.

Deep dives

Cultural Identity and Diversity

Raising kids in the U.S. with a mix of American and Filipino influences presents challenges and unique experiences. Balancing language, religion, and cultural practices like Catholicism and Filipino American English highlights the complexities of cultivating a cultural identity in a diverse environment. Nurturing a sense of belonging while embracing differences forms the core of navigating multicultural upbringing.

Introduction

2min

Journey of Cultural Adaptation and Family Dynamics

23min

Navigating Long Flights with Children and Cultural Identity

10min

Navigating Long-Distance Parenting Challenges

21min

Conversations on Kids, Pets, and Mishaps

2min

Casual Chat on Parenting Preferences and Holiday Music Traditions

2min

Shared Experiences and Frustrations of Assembling Items with Kids

2min

Light-hearted Rapid-fire Round and Closing Remarks with Guest

2min

Patrick Moran is the Head of Growth Marketing at Robinhood, a fintech platform helping to democratize finance. Prior to that he had an illustrious career at Houzz, Spotify, YikYak, Netflix and more. He is a loving husband and the father of two kids (and one Golden Retriever). In today's conversation we discussed:

* His childhood moving back and forth from the Philippines to the US

* The value system of families in the Philippines

* What it's like having a 10+ year gap between his children

* How to instill "grit" in your children

* Top tips for international travel with your kids

* Having aging parents who live very far away

* 80's parenting vs. today

* Parenting frameworks and the power of patience

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Where to find Patrick Moran

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pcmoran/