Welcome to episode one of the Pretty and Punk Podcast! Pretty and Punk is hosted by serial Entrepreneur and founder of Tapout Clothing, Dan Caldwell and his wife Ildiko Ferenczi. Ildiko is a businesswomen, model and mother to their kids, Daniel and Destiny. This is a podcast for entrepreneurs with kids or those thinking about having kids. Join Dan and Ildiko each week as they discuss what it’s like to be parents while simultaneously juggling the operations of several businesses. You’ll hear their story and also learn from some amazing entrepreneurs going through the same life struggles, setbacks and breakthroughs in their parenting journeys. These entrepreneurs will be sharing their life hacks about success, love and raising kids while running businesses. In today’s episode it’s just Ildiko and Dan, solo on the mic. They’re discussing their intro into parenthood and how they had to quickly change their lifestyle when Ildiko got pregnant. They went from pursuing their passions and building businesses while traveling the world, to slowing down and welcoming a baby into their lives. Of course, this transition was the best thing that had happened to them. In this episode they’re discussing how they’ve chosen to raise their kids in their businesses and without nannies. While listening to this episode it’s important to remember that you CAN have it all. You can have the family and business of your dreams. Stay tuned for future, value packed episodes where you’ll hear from some amazing entrepreneurs who are also parents. “So here we are, two entrepreneurs pursuing our passions, building businesses, traveling the world and BAM I get pregnant, which was the best moment of my life” - Ildiko Ferenczi What To Listen For: How to breakthrough the mental roadblock of thinking that you can’t have kids if you want to be a successful entrepreneur Why Ildiko poured her heart into her work to escape the pain of realizing that if she wanted to have a successful career, kids weren’t an option Dan and Ildikos thoughts on having a nanny vs. being a stay at home home The pro’s and con’s of involving your kids in your business Connect with Pretty and Punk: Pretty and Punk Website Pretty and Punk Podcast on Facebook Pretty and Punk Podcast on Instagram
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Are You Struggling to Balance Marriage, Kids, and a Thriving Business? You’re Not Alone.
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly being pulled in a million directions? Like no matter how hard you work, there’s never enough time for your business, your marriage, and your children, all while still trying to take care of yourself?
Maybe you’re chasing financial success but feel disconnected from your spouse. Maybe you’re growing your business, but your kids are growing up faster than you can keep up. Or perhaps you’ve built something incredible, yet deep down, you’re still wondering: Is this what success is supposed to feel like?
If you’ve ever wrestled with these questions, you’re in the right place.
Welcome to the Pretty and Punk - Entrepreneur Parent Podcast, Where Ambitious Entrepreneurs Build Thriving Families.
Hosted by Dan Caldwell, founder of the $300M+ brand TapouT, and his wife Ildiko Ferenczi, actress, social media star, and the founder of Canada’s first woman-owned luxury architectural concrete company, this podcast is a game-changer for entrepreneurs who refuse to choose between their family and their dreams. Together with their two young children, the world’s youngest podcasters, Daniel and Destiny, they invite you on their journey of building a thriving business while raising a strong, connected family.
This podcast was born during one of the most challenging seasons of our lives. While facing one of our greatest obstacles, we realized that success in business means nothing if we’re losing the people who matter most. We wanted more, we wanted financial freedom without sacrificing our family, our faith, or our dreams. And we know so many families are searching for that same balance.
This isn’t just another business podcast. It’s a real, raw, and powerful conversation about what it actually takes to build a successful business, a strong marriage, and raise future leaders, all at the same time.
For the Parents Who Want More
If you’re tired of the 9-to-5 grind keeping you away from your children’s milestones… if you dream of building a legacy that allows you to be fully present as a mother, as a father, as a family… you are not alone. The world tells us that becoming parents means sacrificing our dreams, but we believe that fatherhood and motherhood don’t make you weaker, they make you unstoppable. Parenthood doesn’t mean losing your identity; it’s a superpower you didn’t even know you had. And this podcast will help you tap into your God-given destiny.
What You’ll Get From This Podcast:
✔ Tactical Business Strategies – Proven methods to scale and sustain a thriving business while prioritizing what matters most.
✔ Marriage & Relationship Insights – Learn how the world’s most successful entrepreneurs keep their marriages strong, connected, and full of love.
✔ Raising Leaders – Practical advice on raising resilient, kind, and confident children in a world that needs strong leadership.
✔ Faith, Mindset & Legacy – Build a foundation of faith, purpose, and abundance that fuels both your business and your home life.
✔ Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 – Learn how to create financial independence so you never have to choose between providing for your family and being present for them.
✔ Behind-the-Scenes Lessons – Ildiko and Dan pull back the curtain on their own struggles, victories, and lessons learned as they navigate marriage, business, and parenthood together.
If you’re ready to break free from burnout, build a life that actually feels successful, and create generational wealth without sacrificing the people you love most, this is the podcast for you.
🎧 Hit subscribe and join the movement of entrepreneur parents who are redefining success, one thriving family at a time.