Parents teach us many things including how to be a parent. We can learn from their mistakes, sure, but we can also learn a lot from the things they got right. We asked successful entrepreneurs and creatives to open up to us about their parents and what they felt their parents got right.

Piper Schutter

My parents raised me to believe that I can do anything I set my mind to and it has inspired me to do the same for others through hair. I struggled through high school with ADHD and never thought that school after a diploma was right for me. My dad felt differently! On a lunch date one day, we drove past my soon to be beauty school and he said “You do great on your friend’s hair, why not try making a career out of something you’re amazing at?” He constantly reminded me that college is not the end all be all for everyone and he is still my inspiration to this day. I love when clients come in and give me crazy ideas that they think aren’t possible, and I think of my dad and tell them “I can do that for you”. Read more>>

Mckenzie Nevins

Throughout my time in the creative world, I’ve learned that, unfortunately, it’s uncommon to meet creatives with a strong support system cheering them on. Many were pushed down different routes by well-meaning parents, family members, or friends, and convinced to pursue more practical careers that are likely to make them more money. Read more>>

Francis Valentino

Both of my parents are creatives. My mother is a fine artist and art educator and my father is a writer and poet. From day one, they’ve been completely supportive and have encouraged me to chase any musical or creative paths I’ve chosen. Read more>>

Phoebe Legere

Both my father and mother were artists. Their world revolved around creativity, design, drawing and beauty. .Mummy was brilliant, gorgeous and completely uninterested in me. My grandmother, stepped in. She poured love into my life, prayed over me, and gave me what my parents couldn’t. It’s because of Bama that I’m here today, able to create, inspire, and thrive. Read more>>

Jean & Alex

Our parents were instrumental in shaping our musical journey. Both were deeply involved in the music at church, with our father taking it further by recording two Christian albums. When he discovered our musical talent, he decided to form a trio with us, and we recorded our first album together as kids. Read more>>