SPOTLIGHT SATURDAY: Thara Severe
Today’s spotlight is on Thara Severe, founder of Velvet Velour Events.
Thara Severe was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti and raised in Maplewood, NJ. Thara is very passionate about event planning and design, human rights, and fighting human trafficking. She recently launched her business, Velvet Velour Events, a company dedicated to creating a magical event for each of her clients.
My Christian faith has carried me through some challenging life events. However, I'm still here as a living testament of the goodness of God. I'm so thrilled for what's to come in the future!
ABOUT VELVET VELOUR EVENTS
Velvet Velour is a one stop shop event company that provides event design and full event planning services.
HOW VELVET VELOUR EVENTS GOT STARTED
Velvet Velour Events got started after Thara decided to turn something she loved into a career.
ADVICE TO THOSE PURSUING THEIR DREAMS
“Go for it! The only person standing in your way is yourself.”
HER GREATEST INFLUENCE
Her mother.
“She's a complete superwoman and prayer warrior.”
BIGGEST CHALLENGE SHE’S EVER HAD TO OVERCOME
The biggest challenge Thara has ever had to overcome was the fear of failure.
ADVICE TO YOUNGER SELF
"Don't give up on yourself so easily."
WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE FUTURE
"All great things! I'm the child of a King."