Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Mary Oakley Robertson, a student at ETSU, turned a setback into a success by launching her custom shoe business, Moakley Customs. After an injury ended her track career, Mary discovered her passion for art, which led her to design custom shoes for the USA Women's Gymnastics Team, including icons like Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, for the Paris 2024 Olympics. As a Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship major in ETSU's College of Business and Technology, Mary applies what she’s learned in class to grow her business and fulfill an incredible opportunity. Watch as Mary shares her journey from designing and painting her first pair of shoes to completing a custom order for Olympic athletes in just five days, all while balancing her love for creativity and entrepreneurship. This is her story of resilience, artistry, and going for gold. #SimoneBiles #ETSU #USAGymnastics #SummerOlympics2024 #CustomShoes #GoldMedal #ParisOlympics #JordanChiles #WomensGymnastics #BucsGoBeyond #Nike Find Your Fit at ETSU: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/ Apply: https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/
Empower Your Leadership Journey: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/management-supply-chain/management.php
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Mary Oakley Robertson, a student at ETSU, turned a setback into a success by launching her custom shoe business, Moakley Customs. After an injury ended her track career, Mary discovered her passion for art, which led her to design custom shoes for the USA Women's Gymnastics Team, including icons like Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles, for the Paris 2024 Olympics. As a Business Marketing and Entrepreneurship major in ETSU's College of Business and Technology, Mary applies what she’s learned in class to grow her business and fulfill an incredible opportunity. Watch as Mary shares her journey from designing and painting her first pair of shoes to completing a custom order for Olympic athletes in just five days, all while balancing her love for creativity and entrepreneurship. This is her story of resilience, artistry, and going for gold. #SimoneBiles #ETSU #USAGymnastics #SummerOlympics2024 #CustomShoes #GoldMedal #ParisOlympics #JordanChiles #WomensGymnastics #BucsGoBeyond #Nike Find Your Fit at ETSU: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/ Apply: https://www.etsu.edu/admissions/
Empower Your Leadership Journey: https://www.etsu.edu/cbat/management-supply-chain/management.php
Follow East Tennessee State University facebook.com/etsu twitter.com/etsu instagram.com/etsu linkedin.com/school/east-tennessee-state-university
