Guest columnist LaToyia Jones of Cleveland is the founder of Alive On Purpose, the parent company of The Him & Me Project. With a deep passion for fostering strong father-daughter relationships, she has dedicated her work to empowering families and strengthening bonds through innovative programs and meaningful events like the annual Daddy-Daughter Dance. Driven by her own experiences, LaToyia is committed to creating a positive, lasting impact on the lives of young girls and their fathers.
Growing up without a father, I never fully grasped the significance of the father-daughter bond until my uncle adopted me when I was 8.