Maranda Evans is a conqueror of adversity and a motivator for others. Despite having an absentee father, surviving abuse, and managing mental illness, Maranda is dedicated to helping others turn their pain into purpose by using her gift of writing and encouragement. . .
Maranda Evans, MBA, CNAP, Notary Public
Accountant Life
After receiving her Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Maranda Evans became the Accounting Assistant for the biggest Smoothie King franchisee in the country. Starting from just a teenager, she worked her way up to the top of the company and was the first non-owner to work in their corporate office.
Now she holds a Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting as well as a Certification for Nonprofit Accounting. In 2015, she began Evans Bookkeeping, a private accounting company for businesses of all types and sizes, located anywhere in the U.S.
Maranda also became a notary as of February 6, 2020.
Author & Publisher Life
Maranda embraced her gift of writing and an act of extreme courage when she published her first book, Troubled, in November 2015 by releasing to the world the details of her troubled life as a teenager. In her award-winning memoir, she expressed the loss of her father to domestic murder in 2004, the details of her molestation and sexual assault, her failed attempts of suicide, and a 10-year battle with depression. On July 16, 2017, in memory of her late grandmother Mildred Stoot; Maranda released her second book titled Renewed Strength: Steps to Becoming a S.U.R.V.I.V.O.R by introducing an active step of healing for each letter in survivor.
In January 2020, Maranda launched her publishing company, Victorian Publishing, in honor of her grandmother and to grow her experience and abilities beyond editing and consultations.
Motivator, speaker, Mentor, and Founder of The Troubled Movement, Inc.
She speaks on topics including, but not limited to mental illness, self-esteem, love, family, spirituality, abuse, and the importance of recognizing your purpose. Her positive energy and empowering spirit engages with the audience in any setting. You just say when and where and Maranda takes it from there. In January 2019, Maranda launched her YouTube channel, Motivation with ME, as a visual perspective of her blog, Elements of ME.
Founded and incorporated on October 5, 2017 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, The Troubled Movement, Inc. is dedicated to enriching and encouraging teens and young adults using spiritual and educational programs, events, and activities. The Movement also supports victims of abuse and mental illness with their program, Heroes & Survivors. Maranda is the President and Founder of this organization and believes that her vision is to help move others from the “troubled” stage in their lives.