These past two years, since I started my company, a lot of ppl have asked me where I came up with the name Addis & albert. So I thought it was only right I share how the name came about with all of you!
Addis Fedora D'Ambrosi and Alberto D'Ambrosi were the two people that meant the most in the world to me and I to them as their only grandchild. They were my maternal grandparents, my primary caregivers, my best friends and the two people I relied upon for everything and anything imaginable. They were my biggest supporters in everything I did; from dance, to musical theatre to comedy. I was lucky enough to spend nearly every day of my life together with them up until their passing in 2011 and 2013. They were the two hardest working people I knew and many values found in me today are largely thanks to them. It's no coincidence that my daughter is named Poppy Addis and my son London Albert.
My maternal great grandparents were prisoners of war in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 1937 and my grandmother Addis was named after her birthplace whereas Albert is the English version of my grandfather's name; Alberto. When I decided to embark on this crazy entrepreneurial adventure, I knew I wanted my company name to be meaningful. I wanted it the name to be something that would force me to strive for greatness, reach for the stars and most importantly work hard and inspire me each and every single day. Those names will forever hold a very special place in my heart!
I hope they are watching down on me while I work hard and try and make them, and their names, proud through my children and my company.
Who are some of people who inspire you to strive for greatness and you hold dear to your heart? Share them in the comments and I'm excited to read about them.
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Me and my grandparents
Poppy & London
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