So many of us parent the way our parents did – because it’s the only example we’ve had a chance to see up close. We think one of the ways to remedy this is to create a space where people can share stories of the things they feel their parents did right, so we can all learn from those examples.

Oblayon Pushboy Nyemah

When it comes to my mom and dad, even though they had the differences, I think both of them did a very excellent job raising me making sure that I have morals and values and that I can be able to be relatable to people also be able to take a accountability if I’m wrong And be able to stand up for myself if I have too, Read more>>

Debra Baxter

My parents did everything right honestly. My dad is a retired doctor and also an amazing landscape photographer. My mom is a quilter and creative genius. Read more>>

Austin Black

My parents impacted my life and career tremendously. As I was growing up, my parents were constantly doing all sorts of DIY projects, updating the house, painting, rearranging, and gardening, and I was part of the process as well. Read more>>

Rekita Brown

My parents have always believed in me and taught me never to give up. This gave me confidence and allowed me to face whatever came my way. I have many stories, but the most impactful was in 2005 when I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Read more>>

Anthony McDonald

Growing up , Ive met a lot of visual artists, and many of them come from a family of professional artists. I didn’t have that luxury growing up. My siblings and I loved to draw but nobody in our family did it for a living. Read more>>

Neena Vlamis

My parents taught me about sales and being in business for myself and pass on positive traits to develop other leaders and teach borrowers about building wealth. Read more>>

Nancy Romanovsky

When I reflect on my upbringing and what my parents did right, I often find myself drawn back to those early days, filled with the scent of pine and the rustle of leaves beneath our feet. Read more>>

Peter Gandolfo

My parents encouraged me academically, but never micromanaged me. My mom tells a story that I came home with a B once from grade school. I was very serious and let them know that this wouldn’t happen again. My mom replied, “oh, okay.” They were fine with Bs, even though I wasn’t. Read more>>

Mo Ganji

My parents moved from Iran to Germany when I was two. They got divorced when I was 6. I grew up in a single mother household with a younger brother. There was not much of an upbringing because my mum couldn’t be there. Read more>>

Theresa Vargo

My parents showed me how painful relationships could be. They married and divorced 7 times between them. I began my nuptials the same way, in the back of my mind if it doesn’t work it’s no big deal I can just get a divorce. Read more>>

Honami Ogawa

My mom wanted me to be a nurse because it is a nice payment, stable, and my mom is a nurse. But I ignored her advices and chose to be a hairdresser. I worked as a hairdresser but I quit it kind of soon, and I had worked at the restaurant for a while as a part time job. Read more>>

Ty Slydell

To date, my parents have done everything right. My mother and father show their love in very different ways and yet, to me, it has been the greatest gift of all. Dad is literally superman and no one could ever tell me he’s not. Read more>>

Brad Keeling

My parents illustrated the value of cultivating both creative and traditional skill sets. While emphasizing the need for formal education and its potential benefits, they always supported creative ventures wholeheartedly. Read more>>

Christopher Garcia Romero

I grew up with a single mother because my father passed when I was two. I would say my mother did her absolute best to raise me and my brothers with good morale and in the best possible way even with all of the adversity she faced. Read more>>

Farrell Parker

I was so angry at my parents when I got my first 9-5 job — working as a finance intern at a large hotel chain. Why? Because my parents never modeled the 9-5 life! They both had “regular” jobs in my early childhood, however my mom stopped working at an office after my younger sister was born. Read more>>

Christine Voltaire

My parents exemplified work and perseverance. Their greatest gift to me was demonstrating that obstacles are surmountable and that God always prevails. Read more>>

Brit Sadé

My parents always immersed my brother and I in the arts. My father has a massive CD collection and I honestly believe he has one of the best ears for music. My mother encouraged me to do all things art. Read more>>

Florence-Susanne Reppert

My parents taught me a lot over the years. My mother is the entire reason I fell in love with poetry in the first place, she always encouraged me to read (except for the time she duct-taped my bookshelf backwards to the wall, the only punishment that actually was effective ha-ha!) Read more>>

RaMya Austin

My parents did several things right that have had a significant impact on my life and career. One of the most important things they did was to instill in me a love of learning and a strong work ethic from a young age. Read more>>

Priscila Martinez

Having immigrant parents, I’ve witnessed their resilience in navigating a new culture and language with limited resources, all with an optimistic outlook on life and motivating spirit—a testament to their hard working nature. Read more>>

Seba Molnar

I grew up in Canton, NY, with a population of 5000, on a small intentional community (“hippie commune”) and an organic vegetable farm called Birdsfoot Farm. Read more>>

Rafael Gutierrez

I initially aspired to be an actor on the Lizzie McGuire show but faced uncertainty about where to begin. After discovering an acting class, albeit a questionable one, my dad supported my journey by funding the classes, and my mom accompanied me. Read more>>

Kayley Slaughter

Growing up I was raised by my mom, both my grandma and great grandma. I had a strong group of women around me to guide me. Something they always made sure I was capable of was following my aspirations. Read more>>

Sarah Renzi Sanders

My parents always gave me space to be creative. In my childhood home, we had a sunroom that was mine and my sister’s studio space. My mom always kept art supplies stocked and we were able to play, make messes, and create art. Looking back this is one of the greatest gifts my parents gave me. Read more>>

Roma Kong

I wouldn’t be who I am or where I am today without my parents. Truly. From the day I was born they infused my life with a love for the arts. Film, music, dance, you name it. Read more>>

Tara Reed

My parents always encouraged my creativity from a very young age. From art and craft supplies to classes I was able to explore and learn. They taught me to chase my dreams with a large side helping of practicality. Read more>>

Rena Riches

Not doing everything right. I honestly think that was the best thing for me. Our definitions or ideas of what’s “right” for us, is limited by our lack of knowing who we are growing & created to be. Read more>>

Alison (Ali) Perry-Davies

From our Mum I learned so much about kindness and limitless possibilities. She was an R.N. and a single mum with five kids and an adventurer. She was kind and wise and had a heart for social justice, long before people spoke of such things. Read more>>

Bobbie Johnson

While my parents did many things right in my eyes the one thing that impacted my life and career was seeing them both run small businesses. My mother and her good friend owned a shoe store in the local flea market. Read more>>

Chris Linneweber

My parents definitely taught me how to work hard, and the value of giving my best in everything I do. My mother was a special education teacher at an elementary school. Read more>>

Elisabeth Mulroy

My parents both focused on themselves in their twenties. They didn’t date around, didn’t get involved with people romantically, which was unusual for the time and place- New York, the electrifying 80’s. They just focused on their crafts and kept themselves… pure. Read more>>

Maria Muñoz

My parent’s immigrant story is similar to others, from assimilation to survival narratives yet the ability to hold onto their identities and cultures was critical to my success as a space holder and entrepreneur. Read more>>