We had the good fortune of connecting with Yavanté and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yavanté, can you share the most important lesson you’ve learned over the course of your career?
One thing I can definitely say that I’ve learned throughout my journey in becoming an entrepreneur, is that there are no short cuts to success. It requires consistency, hard work, dedication and focus.

1) You have to believe in yourself and set healthy goals.
2) Always challenge yourself to become better! Plan, Do, Review.
3) Never settle or become complacent.

In life when things don’t pan out the way we may have planned, or God shifts us in a different direction, we can be at peace knowing we gave it 100%, and that God will absolutely honor that.
Nothing comes easy, you absolutely have to do the work. You have to be prayed up and never give up on what God has for you because His promises will always come true. Truth be told, many people miss success because oftentimes it comes dressed in overalls and looks a lot like work! I have never wanted to be the person that missed success because I wasn’t willing to do the work.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a creative at heart! from make-up, music, fashion & photography. I love it all!!! If I had to use two words that set me apart I would have to say in todays age my work ethic and integrity are what I’m most proud of.
My path hasn’t always been easy but, one thing I know for sure. It has definitely been worth it.
The lessons I’ve learned have been essential to my growth. I appreciate the journey that God has allowed me to take. I am forever grateful for the blessings that have come from the challenges I’ve faced.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My parents are my biggest inspirations. Married for 32 years together for 37. They have been true role models from their marriage to the businesses that they have been blessed to built and how they have maintained their integrity at all times and never putting profit over people. They’ve managed to build multiple streams of income while raising their children and being pillars in the community. They have taught my siblings & I the value of paying it forward, and instilled in us that the core value of being a blessing to others is of the utmost importance. Everything that they have built is based on the following priorities: God First, Family Second, and Business/everything else Third.

I feel as though it’s a privilege and honor to be able to look in my household and be inspired.
I didn’t have to go out and search and find anyone to look up to because everything that I needed was accessible and within my reach.

My family is my rock from my parents, Andre & Yolanda Mitchell to my siblings Andre Mitchell II & Yakira Mitchell. I wouldn’t be who I am without my village, and I thank God for them every day!

Website: https://www.iccosmetics.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yavante

Other: https://www.instagram.com/enhancedartistry/ https://www.instagram.com/iconicallycreatedcosmetics/

Image Credits
Yavante

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