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A
Message from the Author,
Karen E. Mecham, M.P.A
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Single Mother,
Fifteen
years ago I was a single mother with no job, little education,
and five children to raise. I felt frightened and alone. I
wanted a better life for my kids but really didn't know how
to get it. So I started asking questions. I read almost every
self- help book in the library, and I began to travel the
road to self-reliance. I searched for an organization that
helped single mothers like me but never found one.I made lots
of mistakes along the way, but giving up wasn't an option
so I just traveled on. I went back to school and earned a
bachelor's degree in communications. I got a job as an editor,
taught community school, published a magazine for three years
and spent six years working for the Utah Legislature. |
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I
remarried, earned a master's degree in public administration
while working full time, and developed a program that I hoped
would someday help other single mothers. I wanted to make
their path smoother than mine.
Today,
I am living my dreams. My children are building successful
lives for themselves. I am married to a caring, supportive
man. I am co-founder of the Bringing Hope to Single Moms Foundation,
and every day I get to help single mothers find their paths
to self-reliance.
I
wrote and produced a four-cassette tape album titled The Road
to Self-reliance because I receive mail from single mothers
around the world struggling to provide for their children
and searching for a better life. I want to help by sharing
the lessons I learned. On the tapes, I talk about letting
go of the past and creating a plan to build the kind of life
you want, getting more job skills and a career that pays enough
to support your family, taking charge of your finances, finding
the resources you need, and building stronger relationships.
The road to self-reliance isn't an easy path to take, but
it is an exciting and rewarding adventure. You'll be glad
you made the trip. |
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Karen serves as the Past Chair for the
Provider's Council of the Utah Mentor Network. She has been
honored with service awards from Soroptomists International
of Salt Lake and the Salt Lake Interfaith Hospitality Network.
Most recently, Karen was honored by the Salt Lake Chamber
of Commerce with the Path Finder Award for innovative solutions
to single mother issues and the Legacy Award from Executive
Women International.
Karen
enjoys sharing her life experiences with groups from all walks
of business, community resource organizations, and education.
If you are in need of a motivational speaker for an upcoming
event, please contact her.
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Click on the Products page for more information on
how to purchase your copy of The Road to Self-reliance today.
Remember, life's not fair -- never has been -- never will
be -- so let's learn how to win anyway!
Phone: 435.336.0800
Address: 1936 S. West Hoytsville Rd. Wanship UT 84017
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