Category: Inspiration

Theresa Charles shares her dad’s wise words in our latest installment of The best advice my dad gave me…

“The best thing my dad taught me was to show compassion for others, to never judge a book by its cover and two wrongs never make a right. My father believed in me, and loved me unconditionally and that’s the greatest gift he could ever give me. He passed away before I had my children and a day doesn’t go by that I wish he was here. My sister and I had engraved on his headstone ‘you are our world, and the love of our life’.”

Theresa is a wife, mother of 4, nurse, retailer and most recently author. “I live in a far north Queensland town, and as with all small communities it has it ups and downs but even after backpacking around the world (before children), it is always great to come home,” says Theresa.   

Theresa’s business is Gidgee Baskets, which can be found here: www.gidgeebaskets.com or on Facebook. She has also written a book – Fine Wine and a Midlife crisis by Tara Freeman. 

Sue Rittmeyer shares her dad’s wise words in our latest installment of The best advice my dad gave me…

“Stay true to myself and remember that once said and done something can’t be undone and to remember that I have to wake up each day and live with myself.”

Sue Rittmeyer is a registered nurse who is passionate about supporting, adding value and comfort to people in times of need. Learn more about what Sue does here: www.safesolutionsinhomecare.com.au 

Alla Novochenok-Serhan shares her father’s advice in our latest post on The best advice my dad gave me…

“Dad always said to us when we were growing up ‘whatever you do, do it as best you can’. This motto has shaped my way of life and I hope to be able to pass it on to my kids too.”

Alla Novochenok-Serhan is an author and creator of Adventures of SuperYam™ – a children’s book series focusing on food education and wellbeing. Learn more about Alla and her books at www.superyamandfriends.com.

Jo Sweeney shares her dad’s wise words in our latest installment of The best advice me dad gave me. 

The best thing my dad taught me was “If you can’t be good – be good at it”. My dad was a fun loving hard worker and ironically a garbo!

Jo Sweeney is the co-founder of Wheeliedesigns.com, an online retailer of street art, specialising in quirky wheelie bin stickers for the Dad that has everything. Whether he tells lame dad jokes, takes the environment seriously or is a bogan, Wheeliedesigns.com has a sticker to suit every Dad this Father’s Day. From $24.95 – sold in gift tubes and delivered Australia Wide. Buy online from www.wheeliedesigns.com 

Robyn Papworth shares her dad’s wise words in our latest installment of The best advice my dad gave me. 

“My dad’s greatest piece of advice was how to change a flat tyre and restart my old Volkswagen Beetle.

This came in handy a few times when my poor little bug decided it didn’t have the energy to go up a large hill or keep up with the traffic on the freeway.

I still hear my dad’s voice in my head when I drive my old beetle out on a day trip.”

Robyn is an Exercise Physiologist, mother of twins, entrepreneur, and supportive wife. Robyn says, “I love being a mum, wife, and behavioral therapist for children with learning difficulties and I hope that my wisdom can help my kids keep out of trouble when they need to later in life.” Learn more about what Robyn does here: www.move4health.com.au 

Katherine Vaughn shares her dad’s wise words in our latest installment of The best advice me dad gave me. 

“The best thing my dad taught me was how to be savvy with money. This has helped to get me into a position where I can pursue my entrepreneurial streak and spend more time with my young family.”

Katherine Vaughn is the owner of Milk Tooth, an online store full of beautiful design, decor and toys for babies and children. View the range at www.milktooth.com.au.