Maria Harper
Maria Harper, Maximum Achiever
by Rodney Branche
To move ahead in Washington, DC and hit the target of success one must have many strong arrows in their quiver to achieve their goals. This is an interview with Maria Harper, an experienced achiever who continues to sharpen her sights to complete her objectives. Please enjoy this enlightening and informative interview of one focused woman who is destined to succeed under any circumstances.
To move ahead in Washington, DC and hit the target of success one must have many strong arrows in their quiver to achieve their goals. This is an interview with Maria Harper, an experienced achiever who continues to sharpen her sights to complete her objectives. Please enjoy this enlightening and informative interview of one focused woman who is destined to succeed under any circumstances.
Copa: Where did you grow up?
Maria: In a small town called Lakeview, NC.
Maria: In a small town called Lakeview, NC.
Copa: Who were the people who influenced your life?
Maria: God, my Grandparents and my Mom.
Maria: God, my Grandparents and my Mom.
Copa: What or who influenced your culinary tastes?
Maria: My Mom, grandmother and their delicious Southern cooking.
Maria: My Mom, grandmother and their delicious Southern cooking.
Copa: What is your attitude or specific relationship that you have toward the food you love?
Maria: Food is great. I specifically enjoy Mexican cuisine, however, I only partake Mexican food every so often since it's extremely fattening.
Maria: Food is great. I specifically enjoy Mexican cuisine, however, I only partake Mexican food every so often since it's extremely fattening.
Copa: What started your interest in business?
Maria: I've always had a unique interest in business. However, my interest became stronger when I obtained a MBA in HR Management.
Maria: I've always had a unique interest in business. However, my interest became stronger when I obtained a MBA in HR Management.
Copa: What do you think about women and how they relate concerning business matters?
Maria: I think women are becoming more prevalent nowadays in the business arena especially in Corporate America.
Maria: I think women are becoming more prevalent nowadays in the business arena especially in Corporate America.
Copa: Who do you think is the most influential businesswoman in America and what do you read?
Maria: Oprah Winfrey and I read a lot of scholarly peer review articles due to my doctorial studies. However in my leisure time I enjoy reading fashion and entertainment magazines, as well as books that focus on leadership strategies and innovation. In addition, I like to stay abreast of current events so I often read newspapers.
Maria: Oprah Winfrey and I read a lot of scholarly peer review articles due to my doctorial studies. However in my leisure time I enjoy reading fashion and entertainment magazines, as well as books that focus on leadership strategies and innovation. In addition, I like to stay abreast of current events so I often read newspapers.
Copa: What is your philosophy of success and motivation?
Maria: I believe the definition of success depends on each individual. Success can be achieved by reaching a goal, education, business, etc. For example, some people measure success by the amount of wealth accumulated. I personally believe it's more to it than monetary gain. I believe a person is successful if they help others, treat other like they want to be treated, and achieve personal and professional goals. Anyone can be successful in my opinion, it takes faith, determination and dedication to be successful.
Maria: I believe the definition of success depends on each individual. Success can be achieved by reaching a goal, education, business, etc. For example, some people measure success by the amount of wealth accumulated. I personally believe it's more to it than monetary gain. I believe a person is successful if they help others, treat other like they want to be treated, and achieve personal and professional goals. Anyone can be successful in my opinion, it takes faith, determination and dedication to be successful.
Copa: Do you always think about nutrition?
Maria: Honestly, I do not always think about nutrition. I am conscious about it. For the most part, when I eat out at restaurants, I typically select the healthier choices. However I do treat myself to tasty treats.
Maria: Honestly, I do not always think about nutrition. I am conscious about it. For the most part, when I eat out at restaurants, I typically select the healthier choices. However I do treat myself to tasty treats.
Copa: What do you think about the health of young women today in reference to their lifestyle?
Maria: I think a lot of women today are focused on their health and are making healthy choices when it comes to eating. From my observation, it seems a lot of women are exercising and trying to eat healthy.
Maria: I think a lot of women today are focused on their health and are making healthy choices when it comes to eating. From my observation, it seems a lot of women are exercising and trying to eat healthy.
Copa: What is the future of Maria Harper?
Maria: The sky is the limit. With God on my side, it's only going to get better. I have several projects that I'm working on at the moment. I'm excited about new products, partnerships and opportunities for growth. Stay tuned. ~ Copa
Maria: The sky is the limit. With God on my side, it's only going to get better. I have several projects that I'm working on at the moment. I'm excited about new products, partnerships and opportunities for growth. Stay tuned. ~ Copa