Society has its myths about where we learn – internships, books, school, etc. However, in our conversations with some of the most interesting and trailblazing entrepreneurs and creatives we noticed the biggest lessons they learned about work often came from unexpected sources. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Paige King Johnson

My parents taught me all about hard work through a lot of things. First, they have been small business owners & entrepreneurs since before I was born. They have poured their heart & soul into their busienss and have sacrificed so many things in order to keep it afloat and support their employees along the way. Read More>>

Aimee Mestad

The person who taught me the most about work is my mother. I remember her attending nursing school when I was really little while she was raising myself and my 2 sisters, as I grew up I saw how hard she worked in whatever unit she was in at the hospital. Read More>>

William Duncan

Not as much of a who as it is more of a what, BUT Movies definitely have taught me the most about my real career as a teacher and my passion career as an author. Movies have taught me what it’s like to be fun and creative! It teaches you what people enjoy and what they don’t. Read More>>

Amber Sullivan

My dad taught me the most about work- without a doubt. He was a contractor and had his own business; they built houses, did renovations, etc. I’ve watched him build houses from basement to roof, furniture, cabinets, and everything in between. I spent a lot of my childhood around him working on houses and building things in his shop. Read More>>