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

Hi Avonti, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business is simple. Anytime I see a problem or something that I believe can be handled more efficiently, I ask myself, “How can I either be the solution or help toward the solution?” A business may not always be the answer, but I know that creating a business allows you to give others an opportunity to make a difference. I believe in opportunity because it allows for others to see their potential and abilities to be and do whatever they want in life.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
With over 15 plus years of administration and visual communications experience and always wanting to be my own boss I opened my company AVONTI ADIZAHYR ENTERPRISES, LLC in 2011. AAENTLLC was a Multi-Services Agency for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs. It was the domain to House of Adizahyr Consulting Firm, LLC, ADIZAHYR Magazine, LLC, and Adizahyr 4 Music Songwriting & Publishing Company, LLC. There I offered many services such as business consulting, graphic design, web/logo design, project/brand management, songwriting, and even music as well as book publishing, these were just a few of the many things I did. I am known for taking the extra mile with creativity to ensure that my clients stood out. I wanted my clients to not only be pleased with me but to see that they also are capable of doing amazing things. I considered AAENTLLC to be the one stop shop for all things DIZAHYRD. I’m most proud of being known as the translators of visions. What sets me apart from others is my ability to quickly transform small thoughts into something BIG. Everyone is capable of seeing their visions, but some people aren’t able to actually translate their visions into reality. That is why AAENTLLC was born! I showed and made visions a reality and pushed my clients to the finish line.

As I prepared to close the doors of AAENTLLC after 10 years to transition into the wine industry and become a Sommelier, I knew that my skills couldn’t be completely laid to rest. I felt deep down that my skills, gifts and talents were not meant for me to keep to myself, they were given to me in order to share with others. We are blessed with our abilities so that we can serve those in need, so using the same business model that I had for AAENTLLC, I changed my focus to assist those with an interest in starting their very own Virtual Assistant company and I launched the VITAL ASSET ASSOCIATION on December 1, 2020. The Vital Asset Association is an organization dedicated to the development of Virtual Assistance Professionals. Our mission is to assist, promote, educate, build and serve all Virtual Assistants to ensure that they are equipped to start and manage an effective business. Upon FREE registration, members receive a membership welcome letter with a membership card, access to our private facebook group, and a members profile on the VAA website. We also offer incentives such as listing your business in the VAA Biz Directory, discount rate to attend events and conferences, access to career development training, access to our VAA community forum, awesome merchandise and so much more. The VAA allows me to share my knowledge and creatively coach others on how to start, manage and brand their company.

Outside of being a creative coach and serving others, I love fashion, designing and all things unique! On April 1, 2021, after many years of privately designing clothes and other things, I officially launched my brand ADIZAHYR, LLC. which is an intentional lifestyle brand manifesting zen, style, greatness, wellness, purpose and abundance. With ADIZAHYR I am able to express myself through all of the aspects of my life in hopes of inspiring others to do the same.

Being in business and owning a business is never easy. I always say that sometimes it requires you to take the journey alone and in my case that’s been the route for me many times. Being burnt so much by people who I felt had my back would have to be the biggest struggle for me, not trusting others eventually molds you into thinking that you can do it all on your own, which is sometimes my case and honestly not a bad trait, but it can also hinder you because you need other minds and creatives to help you write the vision. I just believe that you have to learn how to not only read people but surround yourself with people who want the same things in life that you want. I am blessed to be able to have such amazing people in my corner and I always make sure that I remind them of how appreciative I am to know them. Being told NO is always a struggle as well, BUT at this point in my life, I admire those the most. I still fail to this day but I NEVER GIVE UP!

Overall, I want the world to know that me, my brands and my story’s sole purpose is to bring hope and encouragement to all. I’ve always been told that I am DESTINED FOR GREATNESS and I know that I can only reach that destiny if others are aware that they are destined for greatness as well. We need each other!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Coming from the entertainment world having been a singer-songwriter and being what most would consider a creative, my love for the arts will always be a part of my DNA. I don’t really have any favorite spots but more so favorite interests that include live music, plays, art shows, great food and of course amazing wine. I enjoy places with a very chill vibe.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My success is owed to my two amazingly bright boys Larry Mailn II and Leo Maurice. Outside of all that I do, I wouldn’t be the woman that I am without them. Being a mother pushes me during those moments when I want to give up but knowing that they’re watching me, I have to show them that with hard work, dedication and consistency anything is possible. With this, I created a brand for them to teach them about business and ownership. Their brand is called THOMAS & THOMAS CO. and represents the KINGS that they are. Be sure to check them out and support our youth by visiting their website www.lmtlive.co and connecting socially @LMTLive on FB, IG and Twitter.

Website: www.iamavontiadizahyr.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamavontiadizahyr

Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/iamavontiadizahyr

Facebook: www.facebook.com/iamavontiadizahyr

Youtube: www.youtube.com/user/IAmAvontiAdizahyr

Other: Connect with my brands as well: THE VITAL ASSET ASSOCIATION: www.vitalasset.org – @TheVitalAssets on IG, FB & Twitter ADIZAHYR, LLC: www.adizahyr.com – @BeAdizahyr on IG, FB & Twitter ADIZAHYR TO LIVE FOUNDATION: www.mentallyimatter.org – @MentallyIMatter on IG, FB & Twitter

Image Credits
Cat Harper Photography A’Optimistic Beauty Oasis Rachel Reid Beauty

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