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.

Sherrod Leonard | Community activist and entrepreneurs

Exposing our son to a consistent work ethic that he hears, sees, and touches on a daily basis…i.e. reading books related to the business, studying content regarding continuing education, and physically witnessing the hands on work in the field that belongs to our company. Read more>>

Chrishuara Haynie | The Dot Connector

One of the most significant actions I’ve taken to positively influence my child’s life was to pursue higher education during her childhood. As a single mother who started this journey in my teens, I embraced the responsibilities of adulthood early on. I was determined to provide her with the best possible life, never ceasing to chase my own aspirations. Read more>>

A:M Almighty | Recording Artist and Entrepreneur

Change in the thought process of my own life as it relates to income. The generations before me were taught to be workers and I strive on not having to work for anyone but myself. My son will have the choice to go to college, own a business, or create his own path. He will do anything but be an employee whose finances depend on someone else. Read more>>