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Honoring the Life of Maylan Newton | One of the Kindest People in Automotive

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In this episode, Braxton Critcher is joined by Maryann Croce, Lorraine Klein, and Melissa "Birdie" Patterson to honor the life and legacy of Maylan Newton. They each tell fascinating stories of how they met Maylan and what he then would mean to them through the years. Maylan had a passion for helping women in the industry, and each of these women are a testament to that fact. If you have stories or thoughts you'd like to share about Maylan, drop them in the comments or email Braxton@automotiverepairnewstoday. If you'd like to support the Amazing Women in Auto Care in honor of Maylan, you can HERE 00:00 "Honoring Malin Newton's Legacy" 03:18 Remembering Malan's Impactful Support 09:22 Cherished Memories of a Mentor 12:43 "Automotive Education Guru's Impact" 13:28 "Creating Consistent Legacy Businesses" 16:37 Master Connector in Business Relationships 22:01 Empowering Women's Automotive Group 24:12 Malan's Vision for Women in Automotive 27:02 "Share Your Stories and Comments"

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