Ashro Woman: Susan T.
Meet Ashro Woman of the Week, Susan T. from Toledo, OH
This beautiful people-person is a Walmart greeter, a natural hair model and a true overcomer. Even though she suffered abuse as a child, she triumphed as a mother: giving the love and care she didn’t always get—and forgiving those who hurt her.
Once addicted to drugs, she beat the odds and has been living clean and sober for 23 years now. “God saved my life and brought me and my family through many, many near-death, tragedy-and-loss storms.”
Susan is a living inspiration of what is possible…and a great example of how to enjoy the good things in life. She finds joy in fashion, favoring one-of-a-kind, show-stopping pieces—especially those that have that 1970’s vibe. “I’m stuck in the 70’s.” And she makes a delicious macaroni salad.
When we asked what small things make her happy, her list was so good: “Finding lost things, eating lobster and crab legs, a beautiful day, good conversations.” We love that.
| Name |
| Susan T. |
| Which city do you live? |
| Toledo |
| Which state do you live? |
| OH |
| How would you describe the Ashro woman? How do you embody her? |
| Showstopper I showstop, lol |
| What do you do for a living? What do you like most about it? What don’t you like? |
| I am Customer Host/Health Ambassador(aka people greeter at Walmart, I am a people person, so I love it, don’t like mean and rude people |
| How do you spend your free time? |
| Relaxing at home watching movies |
| What small thing makes you happy? |
| finding lost things, eating lobster and crab legs, a beautiful day, good conversations |
| What is your best dish? Who do you make it for—and where do you typically serve it? |
| Macaroni Salad, my family, family reunions, cookouts, parties |
| What has been your greatest struggle…and your greatest (or latest) triumph? |
| crack addition, being clean and sober 23 years now |
| Who influenced you the most in your life. Why? And in what way? |
| too many to name |
| Do you volunteer or do charity work? Tell us about it! |
| No, not at this time I probably will when I retire soon |
| Are you in a sorority? Or is anyone in your family in a sorority? If so, which one and what does it mean to you? |
| No |
| What do you love about fashion and style? |
| I love beautiful and one of kind clothes, shoes, jewelry, etc also I am a natural hair model |
| Has anyone in particular influenced your style? |
| My late Mother, she was very well dressed and dressed us from second hand stores, I like to match,lol |
| What occasions/events do you dress up for? (for example-do you often dress up for church, cultural events, charity events, going out, etc.) And how often do you typically get dressed up? |
| all of them, I love to dress up! not too much now these days |
| How has your style evolved over time? |
| it hasn’t I’m stuck in the seventies, also I like the styles from the 40′ and 50′ p.s. I will be 67 yrs old next month and have one daughter who is 50 yrs old |
| Do you wear hats? How often and what type of hat? Do you wear them to church? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a hat with us! |
| I do not because my hair, but I do have several hats in the closet |
| Do you wear headwraps? How often? Where did you learn how to tie it? Share a pic of you in a headwrap with us! |
| no |
| Do you wear wigs? How often and what length or style? If so, be sure to share a pic of you in a wig with us! |
| no |
| Are you a woman of faith? How does that faith affect your life? Please tell us more. |
| Yes, I’ve been Saved and celibate for 18 years now, God saved my life and has brought me and family through many, many near-death, tragic and loss storms |
| Do you attend church? What church do you go to and what do you love most about it? |
| Online now, I was a longtime member of the Late Bishop Rance Allen church and one other church where the pastor was arrested for sex trafficking so now I go to a white church where that pastor got caught shoplifting, but doesn’t stop my strong faith in God, |
| How are you passing along your faith traditions onto your children/grandchildren? |
| taking my daughter and granddaughter who had a brain tumor at 3 years old to church and to God for healing, she’s is now 19 oh! the power of prayer |
| Are you a First Lady or a Pastor? |
| No |
| Your best advice? |
| Be a lady, be yourself, be kind, be happy |
| What lessons has motherhood (or being a grandmother) taught you? |
| to be loving and caring, unlike my late Mother who was very abusive to me in my early childhood, I have long forgiven her |
| Are you an Ashro Credit customer? If so, how has our credit helped you? |
| yes!! very much so |
| Do you have a memory to share of when you first heard about Ashro or when you received your first catalog? |
| My Mother knew my style, so she gave me my first Ashro catalog back in the 90’s I’ve been hooked ever since |
Thanks for inspiring us, Susan!
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Comments (4)
Alice Walker
I really love her the look and everything beautiful woman her hair is everything to me i myself wear my own hair natural and sometimes wigs, i love dressing up also for occasion and going out to special places not so much now due to the pandemic sometimes just around the house.
Janice
Susan, it was great reading your story. You never what’s behind that “welcome to Walmart” greeting. You are my local Walmart greeter.
Sharon B.
I truly enjoyed the story of Susan T, she is so inspiring and I love her style, they look good on her. I love Ashro clothing too, quite a few in my closet and get compliments all the time.
Sharon Stephens
Thank you for sharing a beautiful testimony. Encouragement is always good medicine. Continue spreading what God has Blessed with you.