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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans.

A licensed mental health therapist, founder of Willow Tree Counseling & Educational Center, and creator of the FELT Experience and Marsha Listens wellness platform. The conversation centers on emotional health, nervous system education, sound therapy, community healing, and her evolution as a therapist and entrepreneur. Marsha shares her personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection.

She explains the origins of her signature FELT Experience, a wellness model designed to help people reconnect with themselves through somatic movement, sound healing, intentional rest, and community. She also highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in mental health—particularly within the Black community—and reflects on 16+ years of therapeutic practice.

Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

1. Introduce Marsha Evans’ holistic mental health approach

Rushion invites Marsha to explain how she blends psychology, somatics, and sound‑based healing to help people process stress differently. 

2. Explain the FELT Experience and its healing framework

Marsha details her signature F.E.L.T. model—Free, Expand, Listen, Transform—and why embodied emotional experience is key to healing. 

3. Share her personal journey

She discusses how sports, music, and modalities like breathwork and yoga helped her turn stress into purpose. 

4. Encourage new perspectives on mental health in the Black community

She and Rushion address the stigma, evolution, and growing acceptance of mental health support. 

5. Showcase community‑centered healing

Marsha emphasizes connection, shared experiences, and intentional spaces that allow vulnerability and transformation. 

Key Takeaways 1. Healing Requires Intentionality

Marsha explains that activities like massage or yoga can be therapeutic—but only when approached with intentionality, presence, and consent to release emotional tension. 

2. The Body Holds Stories (“The body keeps the score”)

She emphasizes that the body stores emotional experiences, and modalities like breathwork, sound healing, and somatic movement help release what the mind can’t articulate. 

3. The FELT Framework

The FELT Experience moves participants through:
F – Free: Permission to just be (coloring, resting, arriving without expectations)
E – Expand: Allowing the body to open and receive
L – Listen: To one’s own body, movement, and emotional cues
T – Transform: The hardest phase—moving from chaos to peace 

4. Safe Community Spaces Accelerate Healing

Marsha’s events often result in participants forming friendships, emotional breakthroughs, and even planning outings together—an indicator of her program’s power. 

5. People Are Conditioned to Avoid Emotions

Growing up, she was taught to hide emotions in competitive sports—especially tears as a sign of weakness. Her therapeutic mission now is to help others unlearn similar conditioning. 

6. Cultural Shifts Around Mental Health

Marsha highlights major strides in the Black community, especially post‑COVID, as more people (including athletes) publicly acknowledge mental health struggles. 

7. Therapy Isn’t Just Talking

She incorporates nonverbal tools like:
Play therapy
Sand tray therapy
Sound healing
Somatic movement
Yoga
These help clients who can’t articulate their emotions—especially those conditioned to suppress them. 

8. Human Connection Still Matters—even in an AI World

Marsha is open to exploring AI in mental health but insists that physical presence, touch, and human empathy are irreplaceable. 

Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On her calming presence

“I think laughter is good for the soul… just being able to find peace has been really big for me… It’s just a God‑given talent.” 

On coping mechanisms

“As long as I had some type of music or some form of therapy… I could navigate any stressful environment.” 

On cooking as therapy (reflecting Rushion’s habits)

“You’re creating new neural pathways… recalibrating your nervous system.” 

On intentional healing

“Yoga and massages can be therapeutic, but you have to be intentional.” 

On the purpose of the FELT Experience

“In order to release whatever your body is experiencing, you have to have a felt experience.” 

On the challenge of transformation

“We are used to chaos… but we’re not used to healed environments.” 

On the evolution of her practice

“I wanted to understand the whole person… and help them change the dial on their dashboard to fit their calling.” 

On mental health in the Black community

“People perceive admission as a flaw… but healing is about understanding your story.” 

On creating safe spaces

“By creating a space of safety and healing… people get to live the life they desired and not a life from survival.” 

#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marsha Evans.
A licensed mental health therapist, founder of Willow Tree Counseling &amp; Educational Center, and creator of the FELT Experience and Marsha Listens wellness platform. The conversation centers on emotional health, nervous system education, sound therapy, community healing, and her evolution as a therapist and entrepreneur. Marsha shares her personal journey from being a competitive athlete to becoming a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection.
She explains the origins of her signature FELT Experience, a wellness model designed to help people reconnect with themselves through somatic movement, sound healing, intentional rest, and community. She also highlights the challenges and breakthroughs in mental health&mdash;particularly within the Black community&mdash;and reflects on 16+ years of therapeutic practice.
<hr>
Purpose of the Interview
The interview aims to:
1. Introduce Marsha Evans&rsquo; holistic mental health approach
Rushion invites Marsha to explain how she blends psychology, somatics, and sound‑based healing to help people process stress differently.&nbsp;
2. Explain the FELT Experience and its healing framework
Marsha details her signature F.E.L.T. model&mdash;Free, Expand, Listen, Transform&mdash;and why embodied emotional experience is key to healing.&nbsp;
3. Share her personal journey
She discusses how sports, music, and modalities like breathwork and yoga helped her turn stress into purpose.&nbsp;
4. Encourage new perspectives on mental health in the Black community
She and Rushion address the stigma, evolution, and growing acceptance of mental health support.&nbsp;
5. Showcase community‑centered healing
Marsha emphasizes connection, shared experiences, and intentional spaces that allow vulnerability and transformation.&nbsp;
<hr>
Key Takeaways 1. Healing Requires Intentionality
Marsha explains that activities like massage or yoga can be therapeutic&mdash;but only when approached with intentionality, presence, and consent to release emotional tension.&nbsp;
2. The Body Holds Stories (&ldquo;The body keeps the score&rdquo;)
She emphasizes that the body stores emotional experiences, and modalities like breathwork, sound healing, and somatic movement help release what the mind can&rsquo;t articulate.&nbsp;
3. The FELT Framework
The FELT Experience moves participants through:
<ul>
<li>F &ndash; Free: Permission to just be (coloring, resting, arriving without expectations)</li>
<li>E &ndash; Expand: Allowing the body to open and receive</li>
<li>L &ndash; Listen: To one&rsquo;s own body, movement, and emotional cues</li>
<li>T &ndash; Transform: The hardest phase&mdash;moving from chaos to peace&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
4. Safe Community Spaces Accelerate Healing
Marsha&rsquo;s events often result in participants forming friendships, emotional breakthroughs, and even planning outings together&mdash;an indicator of her program&rsquo;s power.&nbsp;
5. People Are Conditioned to Avoid Emotions
Growing up, she was taught to hide emotions in competitive sports&mdash;especially tears as a sign of weakness. Her therapeutic mission now is to help others unlearn similar conditioning.&nbsp;
6. Cultural Shifts Around Mental Health
Marsha highlights major strides in the Black community, especially post‑COVID, as more people (including athletes) publicly acknowledge mental health struggles.&nbsp;
7. Therapy Isn&rsquo;t Just Talking
She incorporates nonverbal tools like:
<ul>
<li>Play therapy</li>
<li>Sand tray therapy</li>
<li>Sound healing</li>
<li>Somatic movement</li>
<li>Yoga These help clients who can&rsquo;t articulate their emotions&mdash;especially those conditioned to suppress them.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
8. Human Connection Still Matters&mdash;even in an AI World
Marsha is open to exploring AI in mental health but insists that physical presence, touch, and human empathy are irreplaceable.&nbsp;
<hr>
Notable Quotes (from the transcript) On her calming presence
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I think laughter is good for the soul&hellip; just being able to find peace has been really big for me&hellip; It&rsquo;s just a God‑given talent.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On coping mechanisms
<blockquote>
&ldquo;As long as I had some type of music or some form of therapy&hellip; I could navigate any stressful environment.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On cooking as therapy (reflecting Rushion&rsquo;s habits)
<blockquote>
&ldquo;You&rsquo;re creating new neural pathways&hellip; recalibrating your nervous system.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On intentional healing
<blockquote>
&ldquo;Yoga and massages can be therapeutic, but you have to be intentional.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On the purpose of the FELT Experience
<blockquote>
&ldquo;In order to release whatever your body is experiencing, you have to have a felt experience.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On the challenge of transformation
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We are used to chaos&hellip; but we&rsquo;re not used to healed environments.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On the evolution of her practice
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I wanted to understand the whole person&hellip; and help them change the dial on their dashboard to fit their calling.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On mental health in the Black community
<blockquote>
&ldquo;People perceive admission as a flaw&hellip; but healing is about understanding your story.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
On creating safe spaces
<blockquote>
&ldquo;By creating a space of safety and healing&hellip; people get to live the life they desired and not a life from survival.&rdquo;&nbsp;
</blockquote>
<hr>
#SHMS #BEST #STRAW

Mental Advice: Marsha is a calming force for high‑functioning individuals dealing with burnout, stress, and emotional disconnection.

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/62ceb605-6982-4f13-a0ca-b4d90176fa74/transcript

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Holly Cotton.

Discussed her new book, The Hard Choice: When the High Road Feels Like Losing. The conversation explored how people can navigate difficult life situations, protect their peace, manage stress, and make tough decisions even when doing the right thing does not seem to deliver immediate rewards. Holly also shared insights on entrepreneurship, authorship, and building a business around your expertise.

Interview Summary

Holly Cotton joined Money Making Conversations Master Class to discuss the powerful lessons behind her book, The Hard Choice. She explained that many people experience situations where they are hurt, disrespected, or treated unfairly and are forced to decide whether to retaliate or take the high road.

A central message from the interview was that doing the right thing is often emotionally difficult because the people who caused harm may never face visible consequences. Holly encouraged listeners to stop basing their peace and happiness on whether others receive karma or punishment and instead focus on protecting their own well-being.

The conversation also highlighted Holly's commitment to mental wellness. She discussed her free "Pause Before You Pop" resource, which helps people recognize emotional triggers and avoid making impulsive decisions they may later regret.

Rushion and Holly also connected over their experiences as cancer survivors, discussing how life-changing health challenges can reshape priorities, strengthen authenticity, and increase appreciation for peace and purpose.

In the second half of the interview, Holly shifted to entrepreneurship and publishing. She shared practical advice for aspiring authors, stressing that writing a book is only the beginning. Success comes from understanding your audience, creating a marketing strategy, and transforming your knowledge into multiple streams of income.

Key Takeaways 1. Taking the High Road Is Not Easy

Doing the right thing often feels unfair when others continue to prosper despite their behavior, but integrity ultimately serves you better than retaliation.

2. Peace Is Priceless

Protecting your mental and emotional well-being should always be a priority.

3. Stop Waiting for Karma

Your decisions should not depend on whether someone else experiences consequences for their actions.

4. You Are Not Stuck

Whether in a career, relationship, or personal situation, you have the power to create a plan and move toward a better future.

5. Manage Triggers Before They Manage You

Learning to pause before reacting can prevent emotional decisions that create long-term problems.

6. Adversity Can Create Growth

Life-changing experiences, including health challenges, can provide a new perspective on what truly matters.

7. Writing a Book Is a Business

Authors who want success must think about distribution, marketing, audience development, and revenue opportunities.

8. Know Your Target Audience

Before writing a book, know who will benefit from it and who is most likely to purchase it.

9. Create Multiple Revenue Streams

Books can lead to speaking engagements, courses, coaching programs, workshops, and digital products.

10. Success Requires Structure

Goals are achieved through planning, outlines, accountability, and consistent execution.

Memorable Quotes

"The hard choice comes in when the high road doesn't feel like winning."

"Peace is priceless, especially my peace."

"You cannot let your decision be contingent upon them getting some type of repercussion for what they did."

"Don't come to me with excuses."

"You are not stuck."

"The only person who cares about your happiness is you."

"I'm not in the book-writing business. I'm in the book-selling business."

"The most important part of writing a book is identifying your target audience."

"Everybody has a story. What is your differentiator?"

Final Thoughts

Holly Cotton delivered an inspiring and practical conversation centered on resilience, emotional intelligence, personal accountability, and entrepreneurship. Her message was clear: choosing peace over revenge, taking ownership of your happiness, and making difficult but necessary decisions are essential to personal growth. Whether discussing mental wellness or book publishing, Holly emphasized that lasting success comes from intentional choices, strategic action, and a commitment to living authentically.

#STRAW

#BEST

#SHMS

 

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed&nbsp;Holly Cotton.
Discussed her new book,&nbsp;The Hard Choice: When the High Road Feels Like Losing. The conversation explored how people can navigate difficult life situations, protect their peace, manage stress, and make tough decisions even when doing the right thing does not seem to deliver immediate rewards. Holly also shared insights on entrepreneurship, authorship, and building a business around your expertise.
<hr>
Interview Summary
Holly Cotton joined Money Making Conversations Master Class to discuss the powerful lessons behind her book, The Hard Choice. She explained that many people experience situations where they are hurt, disrespected, or treated unfairly and are forced to decide whether to retaliate or take the high road.
A central message from the interview was that doing the right thing is often emotionally difficult because the people who caused harm may never face visible consequences. Holly encouraged listeners to stop basing their peace and happiness on whether others receive karma or punishment and instead focus on protecting their own well-being.
The conversation also highlighted Holly's commitment to mental wellness. She discussed her free "Pause Before You Pop" resource, which helps people recognize emotional triggers and avoid making impulsive decisions they may later regret.
Rushion and Holly also connected over their experiences as cancer survivors, discussing how life-changing health challenges can reshape priorities, strengthen authenticity, and increase appreciation for peace and purpose.
In the second half of the interview, Holly shifted to entrepreneurship and publishing. She shared practical advice for aspiring authors, stressing that writing a book is only the beginning. Success comes from understanding your audience, creating a marketing strategy, and transforming your knowledge into multiple streams of income.
<hr>
Key Takeaways 1. Taking the High Road Is Not Easy
Doing the right thing often feels unfair when others continue to prosper despite their behavior, but integrity ultimately serves you better than retaliation.
2. Peace Is Priceless
Protecting your mental and emotional well-being should always be a priority.
3. Stop Waiting for Karma
Your decisions should not depend on whether someone else experiences consequences for their actions.
4. You Are Not Stuck
Whether in a career, relationship, or personal situation, you have the power to create a plan and move toward a better future.
5. Manage Triggers Before They Manage You
Learning to pause before reacting can prevent emotional decisions that create long-term problems.
6. Adversity Can Create Growth
Life-changing experiences, including health challenges, can provide a new perspective on what truly matters.
7. Writing a Book Is a Business
Authors who want success must think about distribution, marketing, audience development, and revenue opportunities.
8. Know Your Target Audience
Before writing a book, know who will benefit from it and who is most likely to purchase it.
9. Create Multiple Revenue Streams
Books can lead to speaking engagements, courses, coaching programs, workshops, and digital products.
10. Success Requires Structure
Goals are achieved through planning, outlines, accountability, and consistent execution.
<hr>
Memorable Quotes
<blockquote>
"The hard choice comes in when the high road doesn't feel like winning."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"Peace is priceless, especially my peace."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"You cannot let your decision be contingent upon them getting some type of repercussion for what they did."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"Don't come to me with excuses."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"You are not stuck."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"The only person who cares about your happiness is you."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"I'm not in the book-writing business. I'm in the book-selling business."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"The most important part of writing a book is identifying your target audience."
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
"Everybody has a story. What is your differentiator?"
</blockquote>
<hr>
Final Thoughts
Holly Cotton delivered an inspiring and practical conversation centered on resilience, emotional intelligence, personal accountability, and entrepreneurship. Her message was clear: choosing peace over revenge, taking ownership of your happiness, and making difficult but necessary decisions are essential to personal growth. Whether discussing mental wellness or book publishing, Holly emphasized that lasting success comes from intentional choices, strategic action, and a commitment to living authentically.
#STRAW
#BEST
#SHMS
&nbsp;
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Financial literacy education
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Career Advice: Holly says before writing a book, know who will benefit from it and who is most likely to purchase it.

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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily.  I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur.  Keep winning!

Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier.

Founder of Snowie Atlanta:

🎯 Purpose of the Interview

To showcase Marcus Sonnier’s journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlight the inspiration behind Snowie Atlanta, and share insights on financial literacy, legacy-building, and faith-driven decision-making.

🔑 Key Takeaways 1. From Corporate VP to Entrepreneur
Marcus left a successful career as VP of PR supervision at a financial services firm to start Snowie Atlanta.
He worked both jobs for five years before fully transitioning.
His leap was guided by faith and a desire for self-reliance.

“I looked at my wife and said, ‘Hey, I'm getting one more bonus check. And then I'm jumping off the plane.’”

2. The Product: Shaved Ice with a Twist
Snowie Atlanta offers customizable shaved ice with self-serve flavor stations.
Inspired by childhood experiences in Louisiana with snowball stands.

“We give away the shaved ice, but we sell you the smiles.”

3. Family Legacy & Financial Literacy
Marcus started the business to teach his sons about money—earning, saving, investing, and giving.
His sons were involved from the beginning, learning entrepreneurship firsthand.

“I said, guys, look, we're going to be entrepreneurs in this business. We're going to do it together.”

4. Faith as a Driving Force
Marcus credits divine guidance for his journey and connections.
He views his business as a calling and a platform for community impact.

“I could feel God in my spirit saying, ‘Oh, you trust me, you really do.’”

5. Community Impact & Expansion
Snowie Atlanta is expanding into Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.
The goal is to become a staple attraction and enhance the fan experience.

“I want all kids to want to go to a Braves game… to get a Snowie and have an experience.”

6. Giving Back
Snowie Atlanta participates in fundraising for schools, churches, and nonprofits.
Marcus finds joy in writing checks back to organizations that serve the community.

💬 Notable Quotes
“You may not get everything you work for, but you will work for everything you get.”
“We serve memories.”
“I’m just trying to be obedient and do what I think God wants me to do in this business.”

#SHMS #STRAW #BEST

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Small Business

Business Growth

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Two-time Emmy and three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Marcus Sonnier.
Founder of Snowie Atlanta:
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🎯&nbsp;Purpose of the Interview
To showcase Marcus Sonnier&rsquo;s journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, highlight the inspiration behind Snowie Atlanta, and share insights on financial literacy, legacy-building, and faith-driven decision-making.
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🔑 Key Takeaways 1. From Corporate VP to Entrepreneur
<ul>
<li>Marcus left a successful career as VP of PR supervision at a financial services firm to start Snowie Atlanta.</li>
<li>He worked both jobs for five years before fully transitioning.</li>
<li>His leap was guided by faith and a desire for self-reliance.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I looked at my wife and said, &lsquo;Hey, I'm getting one more bonus check. And then I'm jumping off the plane.&rsquo;&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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2. The Product: Shaved Ice with a Twist
<ul>
<li>Snowie Atlanta offers customizable shaved ice with self-serve flavor stations.</li>
<li>Inspired by childhood experiences in Louisiana with snowball stands.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;We give away the shaved ice, but we sell you the smiles.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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3. Family Legacy &amp; Financial Literacy
<ul>
<li>Marcus started the business to teach his sons about money&mdash;earning, saving, investing, and giving.</li>
<li>His sons were involved from the beginning, learning entrepreneurship firsthand.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I said, guys, look, we're going to be entrepreneurs in this business. We're going to do it together.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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4. Faith as a Driving Force
<ul>
<li>Marcus credits divine guidance for his journey and connections.</li>
<li>He views his business as a calling and a platform for community impact.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I could feel God in my spirit saying, &lsquo;Oh, you trust me, you really do.&rsquo;&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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5. Community Impact &amp; Expansion
<ul>
<li>Snowie Atlanta is expanding into Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.</li>
<li>The goal is to become a staple attraction and enhance the fan experience.</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
&ldquo;I want all kids to want to go to a Braves game&hellip; to get a Snowie and have an experience.&rdquo;
</blockquote>
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6. Giving Back
<ul>
<li>Snowie Atlanta participates in fundraising for schools, churches, and nonprofits.</li>
<li>Marcus finds joy in writing checks back to organizations that serve the community.</li>
</ul>
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💬 Notable Quotes
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;You may not get everything you work for, but you will work for everything you get.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;We serve memories.&rdquo;</li>
<li>&ldquo;I&rsquo;m just trying to be obedient and do what I think God wants me to do in this business.&rdquo;</li>
</ul>
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