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Meet Mary McCray

When did you realize you had a passion for the entrepreneurship world?

I realized, I had a passion for Entrepreneurship in 2000, when I became a mother of 2 and realized, I needed a more secure future as a mother, I researched and opened my own Nursing Agency, I operated my agency for 5 years

How did your years in the nursing industry, prepare you for where you are today in entrepreneurship?

My 33 years as a LPN prepared me to be stronger, focused, believe in myself and my dreams and goals.

Tell us about your entrepreneurship journey, what inspired your start in the travel industry?

My family traveled at least 2-3 times a year, so decided to research the travel industry and decided to start my own travel agency with an affiliate program, made since to set up my own travel , my family travel and get commissions

What has been your mission with starting each company?

My Mission was Prepare for my future , teach my kids for entrepreneurship and securing their own future

How has your work with the Tee Golf Chapter influenced your entrepreneurship walk, specifically networking with other business women?

I was a member of a Black Owned Golf Chapter for females, the focus was to learn golf and how to network yourself and conduct business , I started my own leisure Golf Chapter for females to learn the game of Golf and Networking

I researched more on Golf and found info about programs for youths through the LPGA and USA Golf Association for kids, I applied to be a Director and started a chapter under the professional organization, I was a guess speaker at the 100th Golf Championship in 2018 for diversity in Golf for Youths

Tell us about your faith, how does your relationship with God impact the way you do business?

I was raised in Church, our mom taught us to Pray and Believe in God.

You are a mom with multiple businesses, what are your tips for staying balanced?

My 2 sons and 1 daughter were one of my strongest reasons to stay focused

What does self care currently look like for you?

Self Care for me looks like a Black Female determined, focused and self care for myself before,I can be strong for others.

Where do you see your brand in the next 3-5 years?

I see my brands Nationwide and Worldwide in every Country

1What is your definition of a Pretty Woman Who Hustles?

Beautiful in side and outside, Strong, Self Sufficient, Motivated, Mature, Focused, Determined , Outgoing, Loving Caring, Open Minded, Knowledgeable and always striving towards her goals and dreams.

...when I became a mother of 2 and realized, I needed a more secure future as a mother