Our community is comprised of entrepreneurs and artists and creatives – folks who have chosen incredibly difficult professional paths that often don’t offer any safety nets or guarantees. Nonetheless, we regularly hear that being a parent is a far greater challenge and so we asked some of these folks to open up to us about the things they’ve done as parents that they feel will have a meaningful and positive impact on their child.

Alexandria Harrell

I believe the most important thing I’ve done as a parent is prioritize my mental health. When I am able to be fully present, emotionally agile, and have a sound mind I am a better mother and am able to be a better example for my kids. Read More>>

Lisa Stovall

I believe the most important thing I have done as a parent is to instill a good work ethic. I was a single mom for many years . In those years I had to work a couple jobs in order to pay the bills. My kids watched how hard I had to work for the things we had. We definitely did not have a lot, however I did it all on my own . Most important I want them to be proud of where they came from. Not working is never an option , being lazy is not an option . Teaching me kids to have a goal and dreams is what I want them to learn from me . Watching me have joy in my work now realizing my hard work is paying off. Read More>>

Kate Leung

I am currently the mother of an energetic 4-year-old boy. I certainly hope that, as a working mom, I am eventually able to impart the importance of being present with an alertness and focus that demonstrates a consistency of hard work and dedication. No matter the tasks you are doing, whether it be working for yourself or someone else, there is a deep sense of responsibility and diligence to the work. Moreover, I hope to impress upon my son the ultimate importance of loving what you do, finding genuine joy and pleasure in doing it, then you can be truly happy and proud of your work. Read More>>