Mary Banos

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Mary Banos

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Mary has worked in financial aid in higher education for over 16 years, assisting students with the financial means to achieve their goal of a college education.

Mary was fortunate to overcome a troubled childhood, plagued with times of depression, resulting in random thoughts of committing suicide. In her adulthood, Mary then overcame the pain that was her past. This past developed within her the life long passion of helping and encouraging others.

Mary is now currently working on a Masters of Science degree in Family Studies. Her goal is to be an author and motivational public speaker, while her collective passion is to encourage others, help others overcome obstacles, and to reach their goals and dreams.

Mandy Harvey – Hearing Lost, Passion for Singing Lives On!

This is such an inspiring example of going for your dreams regardless of the obstacles.


Mandy started singing at age 4, and lost her hearing at age 18.  Now at age 29 she stepped out and auditioned as a Singer on the talent show, “America’s Got Talent.”   Wow, she is amazing!  And she was given the “Golden Buzzer” to skip through to the live show.


A couple of quotes in Mandy’s story:


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Published on June 07, 2017 18:50
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Uplifting One Life at a Time

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“Always be YOU – Those who appreciate the real YOU will be blessed and those who do not, do not deserve to know YOU.”
Mary Banos, Uplifting One Life at a Time

“It’s not what happens to you that is most important, but what happens IN you because only you determine what happens through you.”

~ Keith Craft”
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Making Connections: 1864. UPLIFTING ONE LIFE AT A TIME: THE POWER OF ENCOURAGEMENT by Mary Banos 6 37 Apr 20, 2014 06:10AM  
“It’s not what happens to you that is most important, but what happens IN you because only you determine what happens through you.”

~ Keith Craft”
Mary Banos, Uplifting One Life at a Time

“Always be YOU – Those who appreciate the real YOU will be blessed and those who do not, do not deserve to know YOU.”
Mary Banos, Uplifting One Life at a Time

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