My Favourite Quote: Jack Wang, Amazing Beauty Hair

“All I have in this world is my balls and my word. And I don’t break them for no one.” – Tony Montana

For me, this quote shows a person of integrity, which is hard not to respect. Such people come less and less in this life, and it is always a treat to come across any of them.

Jack Wang is the CEO of Amazing Beauty Hair, specialists of hair extension products.

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My Favourite Quote: Montana Jayde, Illustrator

My favourite quote is:

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain.” – Vivian Greene.

This quote resonates with me as it reminds me to live in the moment and be thankful and joyous of all the beauty in the world. I think it is particularly relevant at the moment with all the negativity in the world, but as bad as it may seem it is still good – beauty, and a reason to dance does exist.

Montana Jayde is an illustrator and from Jindabyne, NSW. She likes to communicate stories from everyday life through her art and post about all things food, art and travel on her blog. This can all be found through the website: www.montanajayde.com

Photo Credit: Naomi Zaki Photography

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The best thing my dad taught me: Lori Cheek, Cheekd

My father always told me a kid, “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know” and that statement has proven so true after all these years…. One of the most fruitful tools in building my business over the past eight years is in the power of networking and taking every advantage possible to meet new people; Efficiently communicating and never dismissing a single soul – you never know who you’re talking to, who they might know or how they’d be able to contribute. The real life connections I’ve made while growing my startup have been the major fuel for our business’s growth.

Lori Cheek is a NYC based architect turned entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Cheekd – a hyper speed Bluetooth mobile dating app that removes the “missed” from “missed connections.” After working in architecture, furniture and design for 15 years, Lori came up with an idea that led her into the NYC world of technology and dating. Shecompletely threw away her design career and is no longer building structures, she’s now building relationships. Lori, a Shark Tank Veteran, was recently listed as “The Digital Dating Disruptor” and “One of the Top 10 CEOs to Watch.”

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The best thing my dad taught me: David Weingot, DMAC Security

The best thing my dad taught me was how to respect women. Fortunately for me, I didn’t grow up in an environment where toxic masculinity was going on. Instead, I learned to be more respectful towards women, their feelings, and sentiments. Through how he was with my mom, it also showed me how to understand women and how to act accordingly.

But he also taught me that a woman should be more of an inspiration, not desperation. That stuck with me, as well.

David Weingot is CEO of DMAC Security.

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The best thing my dad taught me: Ben Walker, Transcription Outsourcing

The best thing my dad taught me was planning for retirement. He’s been talking about it with me since my early 20’s, particularly about the value of having money saved up for when you hit your 60’s. It’s still the best piece of advice anyone’s ever given me, and I’ve taken it to heart.

Ben Walker is the CEO of Transcription Outsourcing, LLC a transcription service that works with government agencies, single practice attorneys and physicians, as well as entire university systems to provide fast, accurate, and reliable transcription services.

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The best thing my dad taught me: Nikola Roza

The best thing my dad taught me was that I should never give up on my dreams, no matter how hard it gets.

He used to say to me that life can be hard and unpredictable, and that to keep a cool head and optimism high, one must strive for something great and shining on the horizon.

He’d say to me “if you give up on your dreams, then you’ve given up on yourself. And then what’s left?”

Nikola Roza is the CEO and owner of Nikola Roza- SEO for the Poor and Determined. Nikola blogs about SEO and affiliate marketing, especially how to combine the two to find success online.

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The best thing my dad taught me: Angel Santiago

The best thing my dad taught me was to be someone. Every day we’re faced with situations where we say things like “someone should do something about x” or “I wish someone would…”. My dad taught me that I’m someone. I have the power to bring about change without waiting for “someone” else to do the work.

Angel Santiago is a veteran, husband, father, and entrepreneur who’s always looking for opportunities to make the world a better place and become “someone”. Learn more at www.angelsantiago.com

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The best thing my dad taught me: Alison Roberts-Tse, Dance Dispatches

The best thing my dad taught me was that you will find success by doing what you love. It’s easier to push through setbacks while pursuing your passions, and if you maintain your momentum, others will be drawn to your work. You just have to commit to your vision and keep the faith.

Alison Roberts-Tse is the founder and editor of Dance Dispatches, a digital publication that celebrates dance around the world.

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The best thing me dad taught me: Lisa Cox

“When I was an impressionable young person, Dad said: ‘Don’t believe everything you see on TV.’ It really stuck with me and taught me to have a more critical eye from a young age.”

Lisa Cox is a multi-awarded writer, presenter and consultant based in Australia. She is also the author of two books, an advocate and ambassador. Lisa is on a mission to muse, educate and challenge. Her work has been published nationally and internally for publications like Huff Post and The Sydney Morning Herald. Connect on Instagram @lisacox.co, or learn more at www.lisacox.co.

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