We recently connected with Lavetta Harvell and have shared our conversation below.
Lavetta , thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
My mother. Growing up, we had a great childhood. She was always taking on the tasks of others, whether it was a job, or helping someone with their kid(s), she was definitely there. I know that’s why my sister and I are naturally giving people. We both would help anyone out and if we can’t, we’ll find ways/resources to help.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
Right now, I’m focusing on putting my nonprofit out there more. Most people know about B’ham Eventful Moms, but a lot of people think it’s just a Facebook group for moms, which it kind of is; however, I want us to be a brand. I plan to take us as far as possible with hosting big events for families. As far as expansion, I want partnerships with companies to make sure that we can help grow their events and community.
I put us out there a lot when I’m out and about. It’s still strange when I’m out with my kids, and someone ask, “Aren’t you the B’ham moms lady?” I laugh bc I’m nowhere near celebrity status but it’s also admirable to be recognized as someone who does great things or puts them in places their families can enjoy
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
Confident, welcoming and generous. Once you have those three things aligned within yourself, you can definitely do anything. Being welcoming is a very high skill that most don’t possess. Be approachable so that people are afraid to come to you and ask anything. Show some empathy.
Advice that I would give is to always look at someone as if they were YOU. How would you want to be treated if you met someone new, or if someone who super nervous had a question. Be yourself, give grace and definitely treat them how you want to be treated. Go for what you know and the rest will come. Just have to have faith.
One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?
Yes! Main gain is collaborating with amusement parks, concert halls, theaters. Anywhere that is kid friendly! A lot of times, people don’t go or can’t go because it isn’t affordable for the whole family. I would love to have a sponsorship that helps me, help give to those in need of special pricing. If so, I can be reached via email [email protected]. We’re on Facebook as B’ham Eventful Moms, if you want to check out the group. Only for women though.
Contact Info:
- Facebook: B’ham Eventful Moms
- Other: Email: [email protected]
