Advice from a shoemaker to his daughter

17 June 2023

As time goes by and I look back, I am very surprised at the progress of my life. Time is the most valuable thing we have, since it doesn't cost but it doesn't come back either. Today, as I see the passage of it, I know that I would not have gotten to where I am without the advice of my parents, Carlos Romero Huxley and Regina Calzada de Romero.

If you want to discover her words, those that guided me in my personal and work life, I invite you to read the blogs of my mother's advice , that I still have the fortune of her hug, her warmth and her guidance; and the advice of my father , whose words left a deep mark on me and I carry it daily in my mind.

But also today, when I am filled with nostalgia for my father and I celebrate the joy of being one, I have decided to speak with my own voice to my daughter, Romina Romero, who has been a key piece for our brand for some time now, and we even have a model that bears his name.

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My parents' guidance has illuminated my path, but now I am the one who has the responsibility of giving Romi the best tools for his life and I will do it in the way that I think is the most optimal possible: giving myself the time to write these words that They will last for her. Today I write five pieces of advice from a shoemaker to his daughter.

1. Trust yourself. Trust your abilities and believe in your own potential. Confidence will give you all the drive you need to achieve what you want. You must believe in yourself even more than I do.

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2. Pursue your dreams. It is important that you follow your passions and dreams, because it is what will shape your life. Don't settle for something that doesn't satisfy you. Life is never exactly the way we want it to be, but you should strive to make it as close to what you want as possible.

3. Be independent. Sometimes making decisions for yourself and taking responsibility helps you overcome the challenges that come your way in life, without depending on someone. A woman is powerful in herself, but an independent woman will be able to overcome any barrier.

model sabrina (left) and alexa (right)

4. Value people for who they are. See people for their true character and qualities, not for their appearance or income level. Find a partner who supports you and loves who you are. That shares your values and life goals. Existence is exhausted, but essence is not.

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5. Learn from failures, since difficulties are part of the growth and learning process. When you make mistakes, do not be afraid, since each experience is an opportunity to learn. The desirable thing is not to make mistakes, but it is much more praiseworthy to learn from our mistakes and see them as experiences to be better human beings.

These are the tips I give to my daughter, but today I share them with you because I know that you are also an authentic woman who will fight for her dreams, her independence and will always want to learn something new. As a father I trust in the power of my daughter and as a shoemaker, in the strength I can give to advance with great strides on your path.