EP 9: Pedro and Suzette Adao | Entrepreneurial Parenting: Building a Supportive and Secure Home
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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What You'll Learn In This Show:
- The importance of having a supportive family.
- How dealing with your childhood traumas helps create a safe home.
- Why it's important to live by what you teach your children.
- The three most important aspects of their parenting style.
- The importance of making children feel loved and safe.
- Prioritize happiness and passion over financial success.
- And so much more...
Episode Summary:
On today's episode of the Powerful Parenting Podcast, Stephanie talks to Pedro and Suzette Adao, founders of 100X.
They married at the age of 22 and became parents for the first time at 25. They currently have three children, ages 19, 21 and 23. They will share their entrepreneurial journey, from quitting their corporate job to starting a new business that grew exponentially and expanded its reach to over 100 countries. They will also talk about how they managed to keep a harmonious balance between work and family and make their home a safe and welcoming environment for their children.
Pedro will talk about his upbringing and how it has impacted their parenting. He will share his own struggles with striving for success and validation from his father. He will also reflect on the example he and his wife have set for their children by overcoming challenges in their marriage and building their lives together. You will learn the importance of asking your children to forgive you when you make mistakes. This can be difficult, but it is important for both parents and children.
They will share their belief about financially support their children when they are doing something valuable and fulfilling, even if it does not necessarily bring in a lot of money. Finally, they will offer advice to entrepreneurs who are overwhelmed and have difficulty balancing their professional and family lives.
Join Stephanie, Pedro, and Suzette for an insightful conversation about being entrepreneur parents, love languages, and figuring out a balance between work and family life.
Enjoy!
Quotes:
"I've been an entrepreneur, self-employed, throughout most of my children's lives." (Pedro)
"We were parents who enjoyed seeing our kids enjoy themselves and having fun with their friends." (Suzette)
"They always tell us how grateful they are for us being their parents. And I do not think it's because we were perfect. I think it was because we always made sure they knew they were always safe and loved no matter what." (Suzette)
"If we do not apologize and ask for forgiveness, that wound will not go away." (Pedro)
"My number one love language is quality time." (Suzette)
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