Our community is made up of brilliant artists, creatives and entrepreneurs, but many of them are also dedicated parents and so we asked them an in port at question: If you are a parent, what do you think is the most important thing you’ve done as a parent in terms of the impact on your children?

Starr Mautner | Breast Surgical Oncologist

The most important thing that I’ve done as a mom for my kids is that they have grown up knowing that I am a working mom. I went back to work when both my son and daughter were only 5-6 weeks old. This was very difficult at the time, but I have set an example for them as a working mom and it makes me very proud that they look up to me for this. I have been able to control my schedule in a way that I am home most nights for dinner and bedtime and I am there for as many school events that I can be there for. They don’t resent me for working. They see that I am a leader in the community for what I am doing and they are proud of me. Read more>>

Gregory dIncelli | Crypto Fund Manager | Co-Founder Scenius Capital | Former Litigator “

Definitely being multilingual. I am a firm believer in the importance of language and am convicted that speaking multiple languages is a huge asset. As the proud Papa of two young girls—Esmeralda (5) and Sabine (14 months)—this is an asset I’ve always wanted to impart to them from birth. I grew up in New York speaking only French to my two French parents and much of my family. I am also fairly proficient in several other languages. This has opened many doors for me and been a huge value-add in my life. I now speak to both of my daughters exclusively in French. Even at their young ages, I can see and feel the enormous benefits to them of being multilingual. Read more>>

Ellonjsa Brutton | Author & Influencer

I am a mother of one, I have a daughter. I believe the most impact I have had on my daughter is allowing her to see certain mistakes I made to let her know that I am not perfect. So she don’t resent me later thinking I was perfect. I apologize when I am wrong. I allow her to have a voice by expressing how she feels, instead of having her grow up thinking she does not have a voice. I want her to grow up and not think her voice does not matter. I also allow her to walk in her own identity rather than live through my childhood traumas. I want her to know as she navigates through life, mommy will always hold her hand and not control her path of life. Read more>>