Celebrating Powerhouse Women salutes and recognizes women who are making an impact, whether it’s in business, philanthropy, public service, or elsewhere.
Lucy Mejia/The Junkluggers of Atlanta Metro East
Lucy Mejia is a dedicated wife and mother of two small children, an Atlanta native, and a proud alumna of Georgia State University. She holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Geology and a graduate degree in Environmental Geosciences. Before starting her business, Lucy gained valuable experience working with gas and water utility companies in GIS (Geographical Information Systems).
As the owner of The Junkluggers of Atlanta Metro East, Lucy leads a community-driven, eco-friendly, minority-owned business committed to making a positive impact. Certified as a Minority Owned Enterprise by the Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council, her business takes pride in its diverse and inclusive approach. Connecting resources through recycling, donating to local non-profits, and supporting other small businesses is a passion of Lucy’s driving the businesses mission to create a more sustainable and connected community. At The Junkluggers of Atlanta Metro East, the team believes in the power of small actions to create meaningful change. With Lucy’s leadership and commitment to responsible disposal, they strive to declutter spaces while uplifting communities, ensuring that every piece of junk tells a story of positive impact and sustainability.
Beyond her business, Lucy is deeply engaged in her community. She serves as an ambassador for the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce, where she was awarded Ambassador of the Year for 2023-2024, sits on the Board of Directors for Dekalb Senior Provider Network, and is an active member of the Peachtree Corners Business Association and various other organizations. Through her various roles, Lucy works tirelessly towards a more connected and thriving Atlanta Metro East. In her free time, Lucy enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, camping, traveling, and reading.
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Lucy Mejia/Junkluggers
The Junkluggers are a full-service, eco-friendly, and community-oriented furniture and junk removal company on a mission to keep as much out of the landfills as possible by donating, remixing, and recycling the items they take.
John Withers/How Money Works
The mission at How Money Works is to educate 20 million Americans on the basics of personal finance in the next 10 years. These are the concepts that everyone should have learned, but most were never taught in school. With this education, people can protect themselves and their families and not make the mistakes many have made with money. They conduct free 1-hour educational classes – both LIVE and via Zoom – based on their book “How Money Works – Stop Being a Sucker” by Tom Mathews and Steve Siebold. These classes are aimed primarily at commercial businesses, with a minor focus on churches, schools, and other interested organizations. Their cause is giving Americans the gift of financial literacy, so they can live a better, happier, and even healthier life.
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