Post recession, Rogers found her place Right at Home

When the recession hit, it hit many people hard. For others, it provided a welcome opportunity for growth. According to Forbes, men lost more jobs than women, and the number of women owning businesses is up by 54 percent in the past 15 years. Terri Rogers is a strong single mother who happens to fit both of these categories. Rogers’ 14-year career with Wyeth Pharmaceuticals came abruptly to a halt in 2009 when Pfizer acquired the company. She went on to land a job with ADP, but after another recession-related reorganization, she was laid off again. “It was not a great feeling to get laid off because I had really felt loyalty to the companies I worked for,” said Rogers. “After working for large companies for more than 20 years and being laid off, I decided that the next time I were ever to be laid off, I would do it myself from my own company.” Rogers took the next step in entrepreneurship as she educated herself on possible choices. She learned about Right at Home* through her brother’s friend, Mark Ross, who owns Right at Home in Atlanta. [caption id="attachment_9548" align="alignright" width="197" caption="Right at Home Metro Houston owner Terri Rogers and her daughter"][/caption] “I learned about founder Allen Hager’s story about how he became a CNA to learn the ins and outs of the business,” she said. “I felt that anyone who would take care of his company would also take care of his franchisees.” The single mother made the choice and opened her Right at Home in the Metro Houston area in February 2013. Rogers said that the only regret she has about opening her own business is not doing it sooner. “Running your own business opens your eyes to the possibilities our forefathers imagined when this country was founded,” she said. “It has been a challenge having to juggle being a mom, but amazingly, it’s also been very rewarding.” As America climbs out of the depths of the recession, and more people return to the workforce, it’s people like Terri Rogers who keep the American dream alive. A hard-working entrepreneur fighting back from two layoffs, all the while raising a young daughter, is a strong role model for any young woman—but she isn’t done setting an example yet. “I see a great future for Right at Home Metro Houston,” Rogers said. “I am so fulfilled giving families peace of mind when it comes to the care of their loved ones. I’m in it for the long run!”