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Regina Narkolayeva: Behind the Confidence, a Big Heart
Regina Narkolayeva
has never been afraid of a challenge. In fact, the greater the obstacle, the
more determined she seems to become.An accomplished
attorney, entrepreneur, mother of three, and natural leader, Regina has built
her career by continually pushing herself beyond what is comfortable or
expected. Her path to becoming an attorney was not traditional, but perhaps
that is what makes her journey so inspiring.A graduate of St. John’s University, Regina began her legal
career as a paralegal and quickly advanced into management, client relations,
and legal operations. Always focused...
Editor's Column
As we work to build a better
life for our families, we must be careful not to lose the family itself along
the way. The idea for this column came to me on Yom Kippur, at the
synagogue. There I met a mother with her three teenage children. I asked
whether they enjoyed our Jewish holidays and why. The two older children gave
almost the same answer: “Yes. Especially because during the holidays, Dad is home
more.”That simple sentence touched me deeply. It captures one
of the paradoxes of modern life: we work so hard for our families that
sometimes our families receive the least of our time, attention, and emotional
energy.“I’m doing all of this for my family,” men often say. And
it is true. The desire to provide for those we love, build a successful career
or business, give our children a good education and a secure future – all
of this deserves respect. But where is that almost invisible line beyond which
“for the family” quietly becomes “instead of the family”?We are always rushing. Yet a child wants to talk today – not
tomorrow. A husband or wife wants to share something now. And we answer,
“Wait.” “Not now.” “I’m busy.” “Later.”Such a small word
– “later.” And yet, how dangerous
it can...
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