I went to UCLA and studied gender studies, and then Covid hit. I didn't really know what I wanted to do. I started helping out with the family business because things were pretty tough, and I actually sort of loved it.
Thomas Neurath led Thames & Hudson for over fifty years, merging energy and intellectual rigor to develop its publishing lists while remaining a modest figure shunning publicity.
"As long as I don't ask which one comes first, then we don't have a problem." This light-hearted comment underscores the Parrotts' deep bond with both each other and their camels.
With the family facing a $9 million inheritance dispute, navigating the complexities of business ownership is crucial to ensuring a fair resolution.
Some items are from decades ago, such as a collection of lost love letters, but some have been found right at the right moment, such as a badly-placed gas pipe which could have caused an explosion.
Family businesses operate in a space where trust is assumed, roles are inherited, and emotions run deep. That intimacy can be a strength, but without structure, it's also a vulnerability.
Halfway House Freight Forwarding has long served as a key link for Canadians needing U.S. shipping addresses, but recent tariffs have created uncertainty for the family business.