Successful Central Texas Women Share Wise and Motivational Words
By Sharon White | Contributed photos
It has been said, “Girls compete with each other, but women EMPOWER one another.” And when women collaborate, communicate and encourage each other, incredible things can happen.
Here, five successful Central Texas women, from all walks of life, reveal what they’ve learned through the years. Wise words for inspiring others—both in business and in life.
ANN HARDER (Waco)
Ann Harder of Waco has been in news reporting for nearly 50 years. She recently retired after 25 years as popular anchor and reporter for KXXV-TV. She currently interviews and hosts the Central Texas Living Podcast and other digital media platforms.
“The best advice professionally I ever got was from legendary broadcaster, Frank Fallon. He was my mentor, colleague and friend (whom I fondly refer to as my father in the broadcast business). He told me, ‘Annie, never ask a yes or no question. The interview isn’t about you, it’s about your interview subject and their story.’ I think that’s great advice for life as well—as we nurture a healthy curiosity about people, their passions and their problems.”
ANYSE SUE MAYBORN (Temple)
Mrs. Sue Mayborn has worked in the business world all of her adult life. She is editor and publisher of the Killeen Daily Herald and the Temple Daily Telegram. She is president and owner of Frank Mayborn Enterprises, Inc., and County Developers. She is also president of the Frank W. & Sue Mayborn Foundation. Mrs. Mayborn says, “My personal prayer is to ask guidance in making good personal and business decisions.”
“Probably the best advice I ever received was from my husband, Frank W. Mayborn, who indicated this was his mother’s favorite quote:
‘Life is the result of your decisions.’
Another quote that was frequently used by a former Sunday school teacher:
‘Speak the truth with love.’”
ROSE SHORT (Killeen)
Rose Short recently finished as a finalist on season 17 of “The Voice.” She is a full-time musician and has been performing since the age of five. But her journey hasn’t always been easy. To others who may feel like giving up on their dreams, Short says to keep going. “You can’t feel like it’s not obtainable, because God’s hand is not short, He can do whatever He wants to do.”
Rose’s best life advice: “If the opportunity isn’t there—create it.” — T.S. Madison
BEVERLY WOLF LUEDKE (Rosebud/Belton)
Beverly Luedke is a retired private practice physical therapist who worked in the healthcare profession for more than three decades. She has served as an officer and active member of Altrusa International, Temple South Rotary and other community organizations.
Beverly says, “My most important job or responsibility in life was to raise my children to be loving and morally upstanding Christian adults. My mother, Blanche, was very influential in modeling these qualities. Her kind and warm nature left a lifelong impression on me.”
Her favorite quote:
“Live so when your children think of fairness and integrity, they think of you.” — H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
BARBARA WEISS PROBE, M.D. (Temple)
Dr. Barbara A. Weiss is a recently retired executive health physician who has been practicing medicine as a senior staff member at Baylor Scott & White Health for the past 27 years. Barbara left her position last year, after being diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme (a rare form of brain cancer). Barbara says her career has been a highlight in her life. “And extending patients’ lives as much as potentially possible…made every day worthwhile.”
“I love people, and my favorite advice/quote comes from a lovely 92-year-old patient of mine who very simply said: ‘Just listen.’”
