Mary Evans is the type of entrepreneur we all dream of becoming– hardworking, consistently motivated and successful. Building a profitable business is second nature to her. Entrepreneurship is in her blood. Her mother always had a full time job and a side business as a caterer. That’s why it’s no surprise that she’s a serial entrepreneur with a 20+ year track record of taking businesses from zero to a million, real quick. She started her first business (in the transportation industry) as a single mother with only one employee.
She initially thought the transportation business would only compliment the income she earned from her job. However, it grew into something BIG. She went from having one van and one employee to multiple vans and employees. She was so busy she had to leave her full time job to run the business. She has now committed herself to helping other entrepreneurs realize their dreams, especially those in the black community. This is why she created Sharing Our Stories, (aka The S.O.S Show) a live talk show designed to motivate and inspire black entrepreneurs (and the black community in general).
Sharing Our Stories – A Live Talk Show for Black Entrepreneurs & the African Diaspora
Sharing Our Stories is a TV show that entrepreneurs can watch to learn how to save, invest and build generational wealth. It’s also about advising people of color on life issues. No matter what you are going through, you can watch the S.O.S. Show and hear from someone you can relate to. Mary and her team hosts a multitude of different guests on the show. From activists like Dr. Umar Johnson to comedians like Joe Torry, there is sure to be someone on the show who will motivate and inspire you to reach your full potential in life. The S.O.S Show gives people hope, hope to reach their goals and manifest their dreams despite their circumstances.
Mary’s Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs – Keep Going
If there’s one thing that Mary has learned, it’s that entrepreneurship is much harder than looks. There can be struggle behind the glitz and glamour of it all. One minute you’re making the most money you’ve ever made in your life…and the next minute you don’t have enough customers to keep your doors open. If it’s one piece of advice she could give to aspiring entrepreneurs, it’s to keep going regardless of the challenges you face. Mary also says building a business shouldn’t just be about money but also about passion. Do what you are passionate about and profit from it. That will keep you going through the hard times.
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The S.O.S Show is Growing – Here’s What You Can Expect in 2020
In 2020, the show will grow into something massive. Mary and her team plan on launching the S.O.S. Network. The network will consist of various segments such as business showcases, cooking shows, exercise shows, girl talks, and barbershop talks. You can expect to hear Mary and her guests discuss different topics such as the 80’s and 90’s, old school music, and politics, etc. Mary says her goal is to build an audience and give other entrepreneurs the opportunity to advertise their products and services on the network. To get in touch with Mary and find out how you can be a guest on the show or advertise your business, visit the S.O.S Show Facebook Page or email her at thesosshowlive@gmail.com.