Fatherhood & Business

Finding Balance Between the Bay and the Home

By Turab Bukhari

Being a father and a business owner are two of the most demanding, yet deeply fulfilling responsibilities I carry every day. Each role requires time, energy, patience—and above all—love. But the purpose they give me is unmatched.

With Father’s Day around the corner, I’ve been reflecting on how this journey has shaped me. Luxe Auto Center, my shop in Carmichael, CA, is more than just a business—it’s a symbol of hard work, sacrifice, and dreams turned into reality. But beyond the success of the shop, my greatest accomplishment will always be the family I come home to.

Balancing the hustle of entrepreneurship with being a full-time husband and father isn’t easy. There are long nights, early mornings, and moments when I’m stretched thin—but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Because at the core of everything I do is my family.

My wife, Bariha, is my anchor. Her strength, patience, and constant support are the reason I’m able to push forward every single day. She holds down our home with so much love while I work to build something meaningful for all of us. I owe so much of my progress to her.

My daughter, Daneen, who’s about to turn three, lights up my world. Her laughter, her energy, and the way she looks at me with wide-eyed wonder makes everything worth it. I live to protect that joy. And my son, Miqdad, just five months old, brings so much peace into our lives. His innocent smile, his gentle presence—it’s like holding pure hope in my arms.

Every second I spend at Luxe Auto Center, every hour I dedicated to earning my master’s degree, every tough day I push through—it’s all to lead by example for my kids. I want Daneen and Miqdad to grow up knowing that their father worked hard, never gave up, and chased his dreams with honor. I want them to look up to me with pride and know that they too can achieve anything through dedication and faith.

This Father’s Day, I don’t celebrate myself—I celebrate the privilege of being a father. I celebrate the love of my wife, and the joy my children bring me every day. To all the fathers out there doing their best to balance life, love, and legacy—your efforts matter more than you know.

Happy Father’s Day.