In this episode of Lead Like a Girl, Jessica and Mary discuss their experiences at DirectBuy and the skills they learned there. They talk about the importance of mentorship, asking for what you want, and the entrepreneurial spirit fostered at DirectBuy. Mary shares her journey after leaving DirectBuy and the various side hustles she is involved in, including working with her husband in the film industry and running out their backyard. They also discuss their new nonprofit, Shower Up, which provides showers to the unhoused in Atlanta and surrounding areas. Mary shares that many people are doing similar work to ShowerUp, but each organization has its own unique approach. They have purchased a large city bus that they will use to provide showers, clothing, and mental health services to the unhoused community. Mary emphasizes the importance of taking action on ideas and not being afraid of failure. She encourages young people to try new things and make mistakes in their 20s. Mary wants to be known as someone who lived life to the fullest and was a good person. She invites people to visit the ShowerUp website to learn more and get involved.
