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5 2 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 THE MISSION OF YOUR BUSINESS IS: To be the financial provider of choice by delivering quality financial services conveniently and efficiently. We strive to help people afford life by providing a variety of savings and loan products and services at excellent rates, with low to no fees, while remaining committed to providing outstanding customer service. THE MOST GRATIFYING PART OF MY JOB: Having the opportunity to help someone when they aren't sure what to do or where to start. Whether it is buying their first car, saving for retirement or dealing with the unexpected, being able to provide the resources to help our members through major milestones is incredibly rewarding. THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED: To take every situation as a learning opportunity. You can learn just as much – if not more – from the difficult experiences as you do from the good ones. Knowing what you should not do is often just as important as knowing what you should do. Christina O'Brien EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ROBINS FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION 803 Watson Blvd., Warner Robins 478-923-3773 THE MISSION OF WORDSSMITH IS: To skillfully compose solutions for your written correspondence needs. ADVICE FOR WOMEN WHO WANT TO START A BUSINESS: Identify your next step and go! If you have no idea what your next step is, ask a woman in business. THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A FEMALE BUSINESS OWNER: It's difficult to stay outside the box built of misconceptions, ignorance and limitations based solely or primarily on the fact that I am a woman. The box exists in the minds of employers, business partners, family members and even friends who either think with such limitations or otherwise propagate this thinking by failing to reject it. I ADMIRE WOMEN WHO: Choose to exhibit genuine kindness without regrets or compromising their self-respect. LaTravius Smith WORDSSMITH, LLC PO Box 4281, Macon 478-227-7935 wordssmithery@gmail.com