Her Story
About Marsha
My professional journey has been shaped by my deep commitment to helping others and my determination to keep moving forward despite life's challenges. I recently graduated from Oral Roberts University in February 2025 with my bachelor's degree in psychology, which was a major accomplishment for me. I just started my own notary business a couple of months ago, though I'm still in the early stages of getting it off the ground and learning how to market myself. Throughout my career, I've worked in various helping roles. I spent three years at the Choctaw Indian Girls School in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, and also worked as a paraprofessional in Oklahoma schools with students with disabilities. One of my most meaningful positions was at Rose Home, part of Willow's Pregnancy Group in Oklahoma City, where I worked for a year and a half as a support person for pregnant women who had experienced abuse. In that role, I took young women to doctor's appointments and court, went grocery shopping with them, and served as a grandmother figure they could confide in about life issues. I've also volunteered at the Midwest Food Bank, helping the community. Currently, much of my time is devoted to caring for my disabled husband who has service-related PTSD. I drive him to appointments, prepare meals, and serve as his primary caregiver. I'm a mother of five grown children and have grandchildren, including one granddaughter who has her doctorate and is practicing in Phoenix. What I love most is being a mentor to young women and girls, and I feel my greatest achievement has been raising my children - they were always my priority in life.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Marsha
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to Almighty God. Every day that I can get up, I know I can do nothing on my own. It's all grace and mercy. My determination in life to try to be successful has kept me going, and I've learned that success comes in many different ways - it's not just in a profession, but also as a parent and as a wife. When one thing fails, I just keep going and try something new or different. My will to just keep going is what has shaped my journey.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is to do what you love. Do a job that you love, because then it's never like work. You're going with a willing spirit, and you're bringing something to the table. If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Sometimes you have to just step out in faith. A lot of times, I felt like I wasn't qualified, but once you do the job and you learn your field, you become better at it. So many times I felt unqualified, but determination is what got me through it. You just have to take that step even when you don't feel ready, and trust that you'll grow into the role.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Right now, the economy is so bad. Gas prices and food prices have doubled, and it's hard to make ends meet. I know I had this problem raising my kids with just minimum wage - you almost have to work two jobs just to make ends meet. If you have young children, it's very challenging because you have to have daycare, and the daycares charge almost as much as you're making to have your child in daycare. Trying to work and balance your home life, that is a job in itself. Every day, you just have to stay prayerful, because even if you're having a bad day, doesn't mean tomorrow's gonna be the same. Everything changes, so you just have to hang in there and be prayerful. Pray over yourself and trust in God.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
To be honest, I know that's very, very important. Being dependable is crucial to me, as well as being consistent and trustworthy. These are the values I hold most dear in both my work and personal life.
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