Hey There! My Name is Mary Elizabeth Walker, my paternal grandmother's namesake. I'd like to consider myself as a multidimensional woman. I am a daughter, a friend, a believer, a recovering undercover over-lover; turned loved-well grateful human. I am a creator, a connector, a world traveler, an empath, a community builder, and a do-gooder turned Socialpreneur.  I love helping people. It's my superpower, my vibranium, and my believed purpose.  And, as contradictory to my previous statement as this next title is - I am an introverted extrovert. Yes Mary Walker, the people lover, has introverted moments- quite the shocker I know.

I have 20+ years of work experience and 40+ years of life experience (truly the best teacher). Sales, Compensation, Social Media Analyst, Comms Manager, Training Facilitator, and most recently Corporate Social Responsibility Grant Manager - you name it, I did it - and all at the same company my entire corporate career. A true loyalist huh?

Life, as it often does, has thrown quite a few curveballs my way. The most recent one shifted my career trajectory "before my time". As a result, I've learned that my time was never what I should have been focused on. I was a part of a reduction in force, in April 2024, which is a fancy way of saying that I was laid off. I thought I was going to break. I had just closed on my second home (and this was the big girl one). And, not yet realizing what I believed were rites of passage for all women- being a wife and a mother, I had attached so much of my worth to my job. 21 years of loyalty gone. However, that "loss" led me to a "birth" that I never imagined, The Good Culture Collective, where I; yes little ole me - serve as the CEO and Founder. Talk about a shift in seasons! I have learned to trust said seasons, sun shining or not, and to lead with love in all things. As much as people would think those sentiments were innate for me, they weren't. But, reflection, introspection, perceived failure, self-awareness, and a gentle nudge from God will teach you what procrastination won't let you learn. 

When I'm not working? Family. Friends. Faith. My dreamy boyfriend. Volunteerism. Listening to music. Singing the wrong words to my favorite songs out loud and loud. Marveling at art. Traveling the world. Sipping Tea. Online Shopping - send help, please! Working Out. And, telling jokes that only I think are funny. 

My mission is to wholly be the change that I want to see daily and my hope is to inspire others to do the same. This is my virtual home and as they say in the Southern Baptist Church, "I'm happy to have you." Whether you need to be inspired, are looking to connect and collaborate, or simply desire to laugh at my random musings, I hope that you will love it here just as much as I do and that you too will be moved to your greatness.

Welcome. Welcome. And, Welcome.