Working through adversity

Of Cabbages and Kings

Shay was born as Shalene Robertson in San Jose, south of San Francisco. She grew up in the "Silicon Valley." At the age of 15, Shay knew she would have to live on her own.

"That's what made me what I am," she said. "I had to struggle, which made me strong. I am grateful for that. At age 16, I started a cleaning company. My first. I advertised and found houses to clean. When I was 18, I had seven employees. I did very well. I lived in Morgan Hill, California. At 19, I bought my first house.

"I met John Harris. We married. He brought me to Cheney. It was a large transformation from California to...

 

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