Today we’d like to introduce you to Sharon McKay.
Hi Sharon, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I am Sharon McKay, a retired US Army veteran with an exciting life story before and after I let go of my childhood traumas. Growing up was difficult. Because I was adopted at (2) months of age, I was treated quite differently by family and friends. I can genuinely say that joining the military was the best decision I ever made as a young adult. It has made me a strong woman of character with much respect today. After I departed from the military, I wanted to continue my journey in the federal system. A few years later, in 2001, I started my journey with the Department of Veterans Affairs, VA, and I presently work as an HR SPC for Texas. My personality and desire to be a fitness guru set me apart from others. I am a unique person who does not mind getting my hands dirty yet keeps my mouth and mind clean to avoid destroying others. Respect is a must in my world. I ultimately want it and will show it to others. I am a public speaker regarding fitness, mental health, and life. My childhood has led me to believe I was meant to go through trauma to lead and guide others.
Alright, let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what challenges have you had to overcome?
Life has not been a smooth road at all. I have always felt that anything I have tried to pursue in life requires a second time for completion because of my lack of self-confidence. Childhood trauma can do this to you if you allow it as a person. Many obstacles I faced earlier in life were not being told I was loved and being mocked for having a larger shoe size than the average young lady. I wear a 12/13 now, but they say everything from TX is big. I understand that phrase now, but as a kid, many thought my shoe size was abnormal. Those past and yet present challenges have led me to be a better person and use my shoe size as a way to help others. Starting a shoe line would give me the confidence to believe my shoe size is not an obstacle. What I thought to have been obstacles or challenges can make room for many financial opportunities. I truly learned to embrace myself as a lady of respect and accept that the obstacle or challenge works itself out for my good and my family.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I am an HR SPC for the Texas Department of Veterans Affairs VA. I process benefits for new hires and transfer employees. I am very proud of serving my country as a US Army veteran, which I had always dreamed of working in Human Resources before I departed from the military. My ability to communicate well with others in person or virtually sets me apart. When people know in the HR arena that a person like me reaches out weekly to assist, unlike others, they tell me it makes a difference. As a human resources professional, I have always decided to help in any way necessary. HR is genuinely my profession, but I strive to make it my primary duty to care for others.
How do you think about luck?
My nursing assistant role started when I retired from the military. I worked in pediatrics, meeting all types of parents, babies, etc. Who would ever imagine I was hired to assist mothers with multiple babies? Many military mothers at that time were alone as their spouses were deployed in Iraq. This was never a good time for a mother or father, especially when multiple babies were being born without the significant other available. This is where I stepped in to assist, and one of the parents became my permanent tax advisor. This job came to an end because nursing assistants were no longer needed. I journeyed and was promoted to an advanced medical assistant(secretary), leading me to my ultimate dream in human resources. That is not luck. This is a blessing. I took many channels, which led me to another opportunity to assist those in the federal system. I am so proud of myself for never giving up, even when the race was tough.
Contact Info:
- Website: sharon mckay-anguin
- Instagram: sharon_mckayanguin and beat_downbronze
- Facebook: sharon mckay-anguin
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sharonmckayanguin3122
Image Credits
Krista Knowles Photography, Matthew Thomas Photography, Scott Deniger Photography selfie
