Meet Davina Law | Mom & Event Planner

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

Hi Davina, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
I was planning for my son’s 16th birthday. I wanted to do something different but also worthy of him. My son is like the cool kid who just sits and watches everyone else at the party. He’s not going to dance. He doesn’t want to be around a lot of people.

As a single mother, I am always trying to find ways to teach him. I wanted to make sure I created a space where there would be a group a men around him. Otherwise, he would be uncomfortable. I thought of having the men of his village share with him aspects of manhood and Becoming A King was born.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
My latest brand of Set The Atmosphere, LLC is Becoming A King. Becoming A King is a rites of passage event for young black men celebrating their 16th birthday. It is a milestone event that not only celebrates but prepares them for the life of being a man. This event is unique because there is nothing like it. I see this event as becoming a staple in the black community for generations to come. My son will have a Becoming A King birthday celebration with his sons and grandsons.

I am most proud because I see the power of this event. If noticed, black men rarely have birthday parties. Parties usually end at a young age for various reasons. I see this as a multifaceted tool to encourage, uplift, promote the greatness our young men are. This event says, “I see you. You are important.” Every black man needs to know and feel valued. This event sets the atmosphere for a child’s life and propels him to live out his purpose.

I have been in the event industry for 26 years. I started out as an administrative assistant planning meetings during the day at The Carter Center. On the weekends, I was a banquet server for Affairs To Remember. These early years sparked my desire to serve. I love taking care of people. Years later I finally got the courage to start my business.

It was not easy for me to get here. I’ve had many pitfalls. I’ve had to start over a couple of times. God gave me this vision before my son was born. It has helped me be a stay at home, available parent for my son. I could not give up on it. I could not give up on my son. The business is like my second child.

I’ve learned to make friends along the way. Many of the opportunities I’ve had are based on the relationships I made when I first moved to Atlanta. I’ve always valued people and their experiences. That level of care and concern is through out my service experience.

I want the world to know there is an answer for young black men. Our sons need this bad! They need to know their village, their family, loves and supports them. They need to know that we crown them when others may want to harm them. They need to know they are special at home before they go out to the world. They need to know the community has their back. This event does that for them.

It’s a great tool for families. I’ve done all the work and heavy lifting. All the families have to do is find a venue and invite people to the party. It is that simple. We do the rest.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I love jazz. St. James Live is a must. It has a mature, old school feeling that does not disappoint. The acts are usually great but the DJ is good too. The food and drinks are good too. You will have a good time there.

I love brunch. My favorite spot is J. Christopher’s. You can never go wrong at Waffle House. A couple of places that are new to me is Breakfast at Barneys and The Real Milk and Honey in College Park. BABY! That fried salmon is the truth!

You have to take a walk on the beltline, even stop at the park and have a picnic. I love outdoors so walking, riding, or hiking – I am down with it. There are also some great hiking spots in the city. One of my favorites is on the Emory University campus. Yep, I’m one of the few black women walking in the woods.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My mom, family and friends who are like family has been the support and encouragement I have needed to stay in the race called business. I am a single, mompreneur who started this business to give me the financial support and freedom to raise my son. I wouldn’t have gotten here without them taking care of him while I work, buying him clothes when I couldn’t afford it or taking him on vacation. Some were a listening ear. Others were role models for me. I so appreciate them. We wouldn’t have been able to sustain ourselves without their presence in our lives.

Website: sonbecomingking.com

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

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Image Credits
Ryan Barrett Photography ryanbarrett.com