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Coastal Realty Group
ANGELINA BARBER
9230 Old Lorraine Rd., Ste. C, Gulfport
C: 228.209.2455 | O: 228.280.8026 | angbarber228@gmail.com
Who or what inspired you to pursue your current career?
My good friend Michelle inspired me to pursue a career in Real Estate. She told me some of the obstacles she faced in her career starting out, and her encouragement helped in my decision.
My greatest successes have been:
My greatest success is being a single mother raising two incredible teenage girls and showing them that to be successful you must work hard. No excuse, work hard to play harder.
What’s something interesting about you that not many people know?
I grew up in Windsor, Colorado, where I enjoyed hiking, white water rafting, skiing, camping, and time on the many lakes. I have lived as an adult in six different states, my favorite being Hawaii.
What moment from your life made the biggest impact on your career?
Watching my mother work hard throughout her career as a registered nurse. She has taught me so many things growing up, but, the biggest lesson she has imparted to me is her work ethic and giving back to others.
Donna Ratliff
COASTAL REALTY GROUP
9230 Old Lorraine Rd., Ste. C, Gulfport C: 228.669.3535 | O: 228-280-8026 donna@coastalrealtygroup.com
Who or what inspired you to pursue your current career?
Real estate is a wonderful way to get paid for something I love doing and something that is helping people. The flexibility in my time schedule and being my own boss is important to me.
What I like best about what I do is:
I consider it a blessing to have the freedom of meeting people from all walks of life. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to laugh, cry and pray with people as they’ve made some of the biggest decisions of their life.
Advice I would give to young female entrepreneurs:
Life can throw you some painful curve balls, but you have two choices: Let it better you or let it make you bitter. The choice is yours. Do not allow fear to control you – let it catapult you.
What moment from your life made the biggest impact on your career?
The moment I started investing in my personal growth.
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