Parallel Lives And Relating To The Not Perfect With Mary Beth Randolph Haun

By Ashley  Published On November 19, 2024

Life’s unexpected turns often lead us to our true calling, as our guest today can attest. Mary Beth Randolph Haun, a mortgage banker with Stockton Mortgage in Knoxville, Tennessee, shares her unexpected path into the mortgage industry and opens up about a deeply personal experience that reshaped both her professional and personal life.

In this heartfelt conversation, Mary Beth recounts her journey from aspiring veterinarian to seasoned mortgage professional. She discusses her son’s battle with leukemia and the challenges of balancing work with his intensive medical needs. As he recovered, Mary Beth faced new challenges in re-entering the mortgage world, compounded by the changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Throughout the episode, Mary Beth emphasizes the importance of authenticity in business and life, reflecting on how sharing her family’s journey has resonated with others. Join us as we explore Mary Beth’s inspiring story of resilience, faith, and her renewed focus on serving her community through her work in the mortgage industry.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:59] Mary Beth has been in the mortgage industry for years. She thought she wanted to be a veterinarian, but soon discovered she had another calling. 

[02:43] She landed a job with a lending company that dealt with farm products.

[03:07] She continued to broaden her mortgage and lending knowledge. Sometimes we don’t always know where we’re going in our lives. It’s okay if your plan changes.

[04:01] She enjoys helping people get into homes, and she enjoys the flexibility of her career.

[05:05] When her son was four, he became ill and was eventually diagnosed with leukemia.

[07:49] Sometimes we get overwhelmed in life, and we just need to slow down and take it moment by moment.

[08:11] Mary Beth’s son is now 10 years old, and he’s thriving.

[08:49] After her son started getting better, COVID came onto the scene. Everything has changed since then.

[10:02] Mary Beth is thankful to come out of the other side and be where we are now.

[11:20] Her son was very resilient and hit the ground running.

[13:18] Mary Beth decided to embrace social media and let people know she was still in the mortgage industry. 

[15:14] It’s her primary goal to get the word out there. People enjoy seeing honest representations of yourself whether it’s business or just fun things in your life.

[16:09] Buying a home is a huge decision. Clients should look for someone who they feel comfortable working with.

[17:02] Mary Beth has been making videos on Facebook, and she loves supporting her community and her son Holston.

[18:43] Life’s not perfect, and more people seem to relate to the ugly.

[19:37] People have reached out and related to her messages even if there are flaws.

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