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.

Jordan Broome

I am so thankful for the parents I have been blessed with. They always instilled in my brothers and I that we could do anything. I never felt limited in what I could do for my career path or in any aspect of life. Read more>>

Ayren Cartier

My parents allowed me to chase my dreams, no matter how many times I changed them. They always supported me in every idea and everything I wanted to do! They knew I loved being creative and always encouraged me to express that through music, dance, acting, fashion—the list goes on! Read more>>

Marcus Lewis

My parents always instilled in me to always put your best foot forward, and anything worth doing is worth doing right. I have always had a drive to give anything I do everything I have. I have been that way in Sports and in life, and to this day teach my kids to never give up no matter the odds. Read more>>

Sofia Carvalho

One of the most impactful lessons my parents taught me about leadership, resilience, and compassion happened during the pandemic—a time when restaurants were shutting down left and right, and people were struggling just to make ends meet. Instead of panicking or cutting costs by laying off employees, my parents did something remarkable. Read more>>