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Issue #3 - Supporting Homegrown

When recently asked why we are so passionate about supporting homegrown, I took a deep dive into what it really means to support the mums and dads of Australian small business.

The ones who start out at home wanting to fulfil their creative needs and build a business, all the while doing the juggling act of looking after the kids - and always burdened with the guilt of not spending 100% of their time with them.

What many of us forget, is what our children are absorbing when they see mum and dad working hard at home to achieve their dreams. The values, that we are instilling in our little ones when they see the hard work, late nights, blood, sweat and tears that go into building a successful business, are irreplaceable.

While I do believe there must be a balance, it’s wonderful for kids to get involved – what a sense of pride, connection and inclusion this gives them to be a part of the business. When they ride the ups and downs with you, you are preparing them and giving them an insight into the real world, which can only make them stronger.
That’s what supporting homegrown means to me – encouraging our creative community to live their passions, but also building resilient kids that know what it looks like to follow their dreams.
- Adrianne, Founder