family-stories — STORIES & PERSPECTIVES

DAD TAUGHT ME CURIOSITY: HOW THE WORLD BECAME MY CLASSROOM

George Stroumboulis reflects on how his father's maps, questions, and curiosity in the family restaurant inspired a global mindset and a life of learning across borders.

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THE GREATEST BUSINESS LESSON I EVER LEARNED CAME FROM MY MOTHER

Before I ever learned about sales, leadership, or entrepreneurship, I learned that people may forget what you said - but they'll never forget how you made them feel.

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TAKING MY DAUGHTERS TO A WORLD CUP MATCH IN LOS ANGELES

I took my daughters, Demi and Viviana, to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to watch Canada take on South Africa in the FIFA Men's World Cup Round of 32.

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MACATAWA TRIBE CAMPING WEEKEND

We headed into the mountains for the Macatawa Tribe Indian Princess father-daughter camping weekend at Camp Arbolado, located deep in the wilderness of Angelus Oaks, California.