Today we’d like to introduce you to Auzreé Roberson.
Hi Auzreé, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I was born in McKinney, TX. I grew up being raised by my mother and grandmother. My father unfortunately passed away due to a car accident when I was 9 years old, but he was my superman to me. I think dealing with a death so young, really shaped how I viewed life.
I grew up watching my grandmother do hair in the kitchen and sell plates to the neighborhood. I spent countless days watching Food Network with my mom, who was also known for cooking, but her desserts were the real hit. So I say, it’s pretty much in my blood. I’ve always had this hustle gene in me, and it comes from being raised with very humble beginnings. People hear that I’m from ‘McKinney’ & assume I grew up with money. I grew up with my AC out the window, foil paper on the glass to block the sun – real country style living. I would have just never known that I needed anything, because my mom never showed that. She carried herself with so much strength, that I didn’t feel like I was missing anything in life. I’m a church girl at heart, and my faith has always kept me grounded and strong.
When it was time for college, my family wasn’t financially prepared, but I’d grown up with a hustle mindset. I’ll never forget the day my grandmother pawned her jewelry just to buy me a mini fridge for my dorm. Moments like that stay with you forever.
I’d been working two to three jobs since I was 17, and things only got tougher when my mom tore her ACL during my second semester of my freshman year and lost her job. Still, I stayed focused. I started selling food plates on campus in addition to working, just trying to make ends meet. One day I decided to add my banana pudding to the menu, and that’s when everything took off.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced has been dealing with heavy mental-health struggles that took me into some very dark places. For a long time I questioned whether I was good enough, and I carried a lot of internal doubt that affected how I showed up in school, in life, and in relationships.
Growing up sheltered meant that while I was excited to go off to college, the reality hit me hard. It was a huge wake-up call and threw me into a world I wasn’t fully prepared for. I felt alone at times, and even though my faith has always been important to me, those difficult seasons made everything feel distant and overwhelming.
What pulled me through was the support system God placed around me. My mom, my grandmother, my church family (shout out New Trinity Temple), friends who became family, and most importantly my husband who consistently pushes me toward becoming the best version of myself. They reminded me of my strength when I couldn’t see it. With their support, and leaning back into my faith, I was able to rebuild myself and step into the purpose I’m walking in today.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’ve always considered myself a true Renaissance woman. I’ve taken on countless jobs over the years, driven by the ambition. After college, I found myself in that in-between stage, trying to figure out what I really wanted to do with my life. Along the way, I worked as a behavioral therapist, an office coordinator at a physical therapy clinic, and even a permanent substitute teacher at a charter school.
But overall, my favorite thing I still cherish to this day is working with children and adults on the spectrum. I started by volunteering with Special Olympics in high school and it just stuck with me. I still communicate with some of the clients I’ve worked with. Their families will just forever hold a special place in my heart.
My current line of work I am a Microsoft Office Specialist Program Coordinator & Campus Operator at SMU. Honestly, I got this job off a whim. At first, I didn’t think I would be good enough (again with the self doubt), but I released and gave it to God & had to stop that negative mind frame. By me having faith, God blessed me with this opportunity and I love it. I have a boss that I prayed for, someone who inspires me and pushes me to always be the best and develop/shape my own brand.
Do you any memories from childhood that you can share with us?
My favorite childhood memory, would definitely be when my uncle took me and my cousin to go bungee jumping. I’ve always been a thrill seeker. I just felt so free in that moment.
If I have to choose another one, is when I went on a mission trip with my former church to Belgium. I was about 15/16 and had never flown on a plane, and that was my first flight. I was able to share my testimony with others as well.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auzzybee/?igsh=ZnN3bjBlNWNvYTV3&utm_source=qr#
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/auzree-roberson-002978282
Image Credits
Photographer for wedding photo:
Sir Charles Miles Frost
instagram: @getsirtified
