Today we’d like to take a moment to applaud the parents who despite many challenges, did they best they could and did right by their kids. We asked folks to share stories of what they feel their parents got right and have shared highlights below.

Elisabeth Holder

My parents are entrepreneur, I have seen them working hard, failed, succeed and always, always working hard and try to do better Read more>>

Malayia Cooley

Since a very early age, my parents have always emphasized the importance of investing in your dreams. They were, and still are, great business partners and models for entrepreneurship. Read more>>

Candyce Hunt

The Power of Parental Influence: How My Mother and Grandmother Shaped My Success In life, we are often a product of the influences around us, especially those of our family. Read more>>

Terese Flores

Title: Lessons Learned: Things My Parents Did Right Growing up, I was raised by parents who not only taught me valuable life lessons but also made learning them fun and engaging. Read more>>

Natai Kirnon

I believe the thing my parents did right was allow my siblings and I to be ourselves and figure out the world in our own ways. Read more>>

Wendy and Morgan Russom

Most people do not know that 216 Collective is so named because my mother’s birthday was February 16th (216). It was actually Morgan’s idea to name our business with my mother in mind. Read more>>

Natalia Beley

Both of my parents are immigrants and I think that made a big impact on me. They always taught me to be grateful for all the opportunities I have, they taught me work hard and to take risks. Read more>>

Malina Moye

My parents taught me to believe in myself and to be authentic. That I was enough and all I needed to do was continue to show up for my life. Read more>>

Danielle Lefebvre

If there is one thing I could say that both of my parents modeled for me, that would be their tremendous work ethic, despite the challenges they faced. Read more>>

ASHLEY ELAINE BRAKE

I’ll start by saying, i was raised in Eastern Kentucky. Waaaaaay out in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. That alone, is an invitation to get creative with how you spend your time. Read more>>

Morgan Allen

Growing up in a single parent household can affect people differently. For me it motivated me to be independent, always follow through with goals, and to never set limits on myself. Read more>>

Hayley Shields

My parents have always been very supportive of me. Throughout my life, I have loved being creative, and they have supported me in all of my ventures—from jewelry making to handmade cards, paper crafts, and, of course, crochet! Read more>>

Rafaella Christoforou

My two Alfas of my life; My mum and my dad are my great supporters of my journey literally through tough, hard and blessing moments that I went through in my life and in my career as artist. Read more>>

Adrianne “AH” Harris

My mom was (and still is) an absolute angel. She encouraged my siblings and me to try alot of different things/hobbies. She was a single parent and there wasn’t alot of money. Read more>>

Tish Dinkins

My parents were firm believers in a relentless work ethic and encouraged us (my siblings and I) to always think outside the box. We were taught to always be on time and to always show respect to others. Read more>>

Kadrian Enyia

I have zero memories of my mom judging my life decisions. Absolutely zero. My parents separated when I was very young. My dad, a stern religious West African man with strong views moved back to Nigeria during my adolescence. I grew up solely with my mother. Read more>>

Andrea K. Castillo

My parents instilled a deep sense of self in me as a child, and surrounded me with the arts my entire life. I was given free range to pursue my creative pursuits, and immensely grateful to have received their support in my endeavors. Read more>>

Adilah Muhammad

My parents are business owners. They’ve owned different businesses over time and own one currently. At one point they owned a neighborhood storefront that had a baby crib in there for me. Read more>>

Jalen Law

Growing up, my parents instilled in me a profound sense of resilience and self-discovery, laying the foundation for both my life and artistic journey. Their approach was rooted in allowing me the space to fail, a philosophical idea that has significantly shaped my perspective as an artist. Read more>>

Trish Bland

One thing that my parents did right was live their lives unapologetically as themselves. My parents were of opposite extremes. My father was born in Paris, Kentucky and was a knucklehead for his entire life. Read more>>

Reajouna Phillips

Some people choose to reject God. Others choose to ignore Him. My parents taught me to seek Him. And as the old saying goes, “If you seek, you will find.” Read more>>

Dr. Vicki Zifteh

My mother and father have always been each other’s perfect complement in their parenting style. My father instilled in me from a young age that “almost is not good enough,” if you are going to do something, take pride in your work and see it through to the finish, no matter how long or difficult the journey. Read more>>

Jen Haddix

My dad is my hero and my biggest inspiration. When I was growing up, he left his 6 figure steady job as a parts manager for Toyota to pursue his dream of owning a printing business (which he started in our garage). Read more>>

Marcie Gregorio

Growing up, the concept of a strong work ethic wasn’t just a lesson taught in my family; it was our way of life, breathed into every moment without us even realizing it. Read more>>

Jen Bosworth-Ramirez

My mom was an immigrant from Colombia who came to the US at 15. She threw herself into making a life here in the states, and then threw herself into creating a good life for me and my sister when she had us. Read more>>

Brandon Walker

My parents did a lot of things right which have impacted my life and my career. My mom taught me about having faith in God and instilled in me principles about God that I carry with me till this day. Read more>>