Driven by her love for learning and personal growth, MacKenna, a former Division One basketball player and passionate photographer, reflects on how embracing risk and diving into direct marketing in Chicago led her to open her own direct sales business working with AT&T in Houston. She candidly discusses the ups and downs, including skeptical support from her family, and how persistence helped her stay focused on her bigger dreams. With a long-term vision to open a photography business, MacKenna embodies resilience and adaptability, showing how determination can fuel both personal and professional passions.
Every business has a story worth telling, and behind each success, there’s a journey filled with passion, challenges, and triumphs. In our new video series, “Real People, Real Stories,” we bring you up close and personal with inspiring entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and industries.
• Heartfelt interviews with business owners
• Insights into their challenges and successes
• Unique stories that showcase the spirit of entrepreneurship
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or simply love hearing stories of perseverance and innovation, this series is for you!