Fathers Day 2024

To celebrate Father's Day this year, we interviewed a few local legends. Lee and Josh from Holiday Cafe, Hayden and Riccardo from Bianca and Almighty’s very own, Lorenzo. 

At Almighty, we’re all about maintaining a balanced lifestyle. How do you balance looking after your family and looking after yourself?

Lee

I believe that maintaining good health is essential for both work efficiency and a happy family life. That's why I make it a point to exercise twice a week (football, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu). It really helps me both mentally and physically.

Josh

I like to keep my work and family life separate. I try to be fully present when I'm with my family. Make a balance with the quality.

Hayden

When I’m at home I make a really concerted effort to proactively relax. I find time spent with my kids and getting in touch with their point of view really recharges me. I love to know what is going on in their lives and what interests them.

What are some lessons that fatherhood has taught you? Do you have any advice to give other fathers on this?

Lee

I still have a lot to learn, so I don't have much advice to give. However, I believe that spending as much time as possible with your children is something you won’t regret as time goes by.

Josh

Being a dad has taught me the value of patience and love. Watching my kids grow up has helped me grow as a person too. My advice to other dads is to make communication with your kids a priority and teach them to appreciate the little things.

Hayden

It’s been crazy to me how fast kids grow up. And it’s been so important to spend time with my kids as they grow and to get to know them as they develop as people. It’s so important to slow down and enjoy those quiet moments together. You learn a lot about your kids when you least expect it. You don’t always have to make grand gestures, even the most mundane activities spent together can be so precious.

Rios

Fatherhood is a crazy adventure. Constantly shows me where I need to improve. It constantly gives me insights of what’s important and what’s not important in life. The advice would be to enjoy the ride, it’s a fun one. Don’t miss out.

Father's day is a celebration for all different types of dads, what's your favourite thing about being a dog dad?

Lorenzo

Making the most out of the time you have with them. Dogs just give you unconditional love, always. They are honestly the greatest companions.

What are some things in your life that motivate you to do better?

Lee

My family is my entire motivation.

Josh

Family is my whole world. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my wife smiling and the kid growing up so fast. It's all about keeping them happy.

Hayden

There’s definitely a responsibility to being there for them and to provide a sense of stability. But also to be a role model and to give them every opportunity that they could have.

Rios

With Bianca, seeing people having a good time motivates me a lot. With fatherhood being present as much as I can, being there when he needs me, experience the little discoveries, the long non sense chats. It’s heartwarming.

Lorenzo

I’m inspired by all the (actual) dads out there following their dreams and crushing it! 

The Almighty team agree that Holiday has the best coffee- what brings you the most joy from working there?

Lee

Thank you for the compliment, though I'm not sure if our coffee is the best. What brings me the most joy and strength are the small, daily interactions I have with our customers.

Josh

My team and our awesome customers make my day. I love seeing people relax and enjoy a coffee here at Holiday. And don't get me started on how good it feels to serve up something delicious!

 

The Almighty team absolutely love everything about Bianca- what brings you the most joy from working there?

Hayden

I’ve been surprised by how much I’ve really enjoyed the shift from working in the kitchen to working more front of house and interacting with the community that we’ve become a part of. I am surrounded by an amazing group of people, our team at Bianca is so integral to our success so far as a restaurant and I really couldn’t do it without them. It’s been a joy to watch everyone’s roles develop and grow and it’s enabled me to look outwards and move beyond just cooking to really enjoy the business as a whole. These great relationships between colleagues and customers make everyday at work new and exciting.

Rios
Feeling how the Ellerslie community received us and how proud they are of having us is extremely inspiring.

Lorenzo, what brings you the most joy from working at Almighty?

Lorenzo

Best work crew ever! Nothing beats working with your mates. 

We’ve seen that you love Almighty, if you could only drink one flavour for the rest of your life what would it be and why?

Lee

Blood Orange!

Josh

I'm definitely a yuzu lime fan. It's so refreshing, every single time.

Hayden

Passion fruit! I love passion fruit and it always feels like a guilty pleasure I can indulge in, I’m always reaching for an almighty out of the fridge instead of a can of coke.

Rios
I personally love the Blood Orange. So light and refreshing, reminds me of summer. Such a little treat.

Lorenzo

Pineapple Active, a perfect guilt-free energy drink and I need the caffeine!