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.

Natalie McCray-Krauz

During my design career I have always drawn on one of the main things my parents taught me; especially my mother. She said “It is not how others see it but how you see!” I was taught that although we can share perspectives with others never let it dictate other ways of seeing for yourself. See things for more than what they are. . Read More>>

Maurice Clark

I apologize for the late response. My father passed in February of this year, 2026. He taught me many things about remaining prepared for the world I was born into. I didn’t grow up in his house, but he never once made me feel unwanted or unloved. He taught me never to compete with anyone but my own personal best. Read More>>

Andi Crist

I really struggled as a teenager trying to figure out where to go to college. Both of my parents are academics with long careers and PhD’s, which is an intimidating position to be in as a young creative person. Read More>>

Krista Voto

My parents took my love for art seriously. Even though I grew up knowing my grandfather and grandmother were painters, being an artist never felt like a “real” career option in society. So when I went to college and tried to pursue a career in the medical field, I ignored what I knew deep down. Read More>>

Sushant Kumar

I come from a small town in Bihar, and both my parents had studied only till high school. Their exposure to career options was very limited, just like most families around us. In our town, success usually meant becoming a government officer, and yes, my parents also had that dream for me at one point. Read More>>