On the Uber ride to LaGuardia, we had a divine encounter with the most interesting man, Carlos. Our conversation was thought provoking and something of value to share.
Carlos has been an Uber driver since 2014. He chose this profession partly because of the flexibility it offers him so he can be present in his children’s lives. He’s a dedicated and committed professional, a husband, and a father of three. What was so interesting about Carlos was his philosophy on work which transcends into his parenting.
Carlos said “We all work at whatever it is we do, we are all required to give it 100%, excellence. And if we are all required to give 100%, what makes the difference is education, knowledge, and know how.”
For his family, education is not a choice, it’s a requirement. He ensures it’s available, encourages and models excellence, and participates in the process. His oldest is a rising senior at Boston College on an academic path with a plan. His middle child is a rising Junior in High School and a promising baseball player with a plan. His youngest is just getting started with school, but there’s already a plan. They will each enter their next phase with 100% commitment to education and excellence.
Looking at the family of designers and vendors we work with, we see this same attention to education and excellence. For example, Mey Lingerie based in Germany, is quickly becoming an Uplift fan favorite. Their bras, panties, and sleepwear are meticulously crafted by professionals within a family-owned independent company (since 1928). Their attention to detail and craftsmanship extends to the fact they have produced their yarn all the way to end-product, predominantly in their own factories. They are committed to premium quality, value creation and contemporary design. The list goes on, but what keeps coming to mind is 100% – excellence.
And Anita also based in Germany. The Weber-Unger family represents 4th and 5th generations working together in design and production done predominately from their global headquarters in Brannenburg, Germany. With 135 years under their belt, Anita is a world leading heritage brand with solution-based sports bras, lingerie, swimwear, and breast forms providing maximum support, outstanding fit, and exceptional quality. Anita also owns all of their factories. When they say family, they mean family in every sense of the word, in every aspect of the business. 100% commitment – excellence.
These are just two examples of the caliber of professionals and businesses we strive to bring into our Uplift family. We push ourselves to be the best in every aspect of our business and truly show loving respect in our encounters with the women – and men – we are blessed to meet and serve. I guess you could say we recognize that special spark in others, because we demand it of ourselves;
100% commitment – excellence.