https://www.metv.com/stories/florence-hendersons-childhood-was-anything-but-an-episode-of-the-brady-bunch

"Accept where you came from and never apologize for it."

Her mom and dad were divorced when she was quite young.

Carol Brady was the best TV mom. Florence said that the inspiration she put into the character was developing a mom that she and everyone else wish they had.
Guess what? It worked!

Her personal faith was a big factor in her success.