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.

Paula Cancino | Creations by Marisena-Organic Lotion Bars & more!

The most exciting part in my entrepreneurship beside creating zero waste skin products is seeing at such a young age my little girls using only natural products for their skincare regimen. And I think I managed to inspire them already because I see them pampering themselves with the zero waste organic products I create. Seeing them pick up a lotion bar, and eco friendly lip balm before they go to bed every night brings me so much joy. Read more>>

Chantaul Williams | National Recording Artist | Mompreneur

I think the most important thing i’ve done as a parent is teach my son how to have character and good character at that, Although he’s 2 years of age I believe it’s very important you teach your children that lesson early. Because, that will impact him in a major way later in life. Read more>>

Linda White | Dance Studio owner/teacher

Parents, as well as teachers, have a profound impact on the lives of their children and students. In a dance studio. Students become like our own children and I have always taken my role very seriously with the responsibility and the influence that I have in their lives. Many times dance teachers spend as much or more time with students than their parents from a very early age until they are young adults. I approach my teaching with the same philosophies as I do my parenting. Read more>>