In honor of Father’s Day on Sunday, June 21, we asked our members to share the most important thing their fathers have taught them. It turns out, we all could take a few lessons away from this great fatherly advice!
“The best advice my father ever gave me was on relationships. I was 11 and my family just relocated back stateside after a 5-year tour in Germany. I was having a hard time fitting in and making friends. My father said ‘Baby girl, YOU don’t need to fit in with other people, they need fit in with you.’ Since that day, I’ve applied that advice to all my relationships. I will only invest in relationships that are positive, supportive and mutually beneficial.”
-Lisa Boyle, Founder of Paradigm Shift SEO
“My dad was a big, gregarious people person, a big dreamer and prolific creator. He always told me that we (our family) come from sturdy stock, which helps me find inner strength when needed. His legacy that he left for me was his passion for the arts & all things creative: music, dance, art & museums. His legacy lives on through me & my kiddos in countless ways.”
-Lee Anne Davis, CEO of PromoVentures
“My dad taught me to be independent, tough, and to always chase after my dreams. My dad is one of my biggest fans and I couldn’t be more grateful for that!”
-Kristen Paruginog, Executive Director and Founder of Break the Silence Against Domestic Violence
“My adopted dad always taught me to not worry about the things I couldn’t do anything about. Here we are deep sea fishing in Hawaii in the late 90s. Who would have thought I would find out 15+ yrs later that I am Hawaiian?! I just met my birth father last year. I will let you know what he teaches me, so far I know he lives life to the fullest and with no worries. Aloha!”
-Katherine Wichmann Zacharias, Financial Rep and Agency Vice President for Five Rings Financial
“I’m so grateful for my dad’s positive outlook on life! I learned how to take life in stride, enjoy the journey, and pass on the joy to others.”
-Vasi Huntalas, Founder of Bright Path Transitions
“My Dad, Don, taught me determination and discipline. He was always on the move and still is! He inspired me to be an entrepreneur and is one of my biggest cheerleaders… in that practical Dad sort of way. I’m proud to say I can roll up my sleeves and do almost anything thanks to him!”
-Felena Hanson, Founder of Hera Hub
“The most important thing my dad taught me was to always, always, ALWAYS be true to myself and what I believe in. He was a walking embodiment of that every day of my life.”
-Sarah Bacerra, Community Director of Hera Hub Sorrento Valley
“My father was an extremely successful entrepreneur, I appreciate & realize that so much more now that I am one. Not the best father figure of emotional support but as an orphan & political prisoner during WWII, he valued more the financial support/legacy he had to provide to his family. I am an angel investor thanks to his hard work. I’ll be forever grateful.”
-Silvia Mah, CEO of Hera LABS and Hera Fund
