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

Hi JaVanta, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
My thought process behind starting my own business was “CREATIVITY” while also being “ORIGINAL & UNIQUELY” MYSELF. I learned early on from those close to me & others that I’ve encountered that I was a great asset to other major companies brands from the daily questions such as, “Where’d you get your lashes, outfit, hair, nails, lashes, etc.?” After some pushing & consideration, I knew it was time for me to start my own brand while making it affordable for all women, especially “SINGLE MOTHERS” because I am one!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
I am a single mother of two Beautiful children a daughter & son. I founded & started my business September 1 2020 after graduating with my Bachelors in Health Sciences & making the deans list. My business stands apart from no other because I sell beauty products that enhance the “NATURAL BEAUTY” all women acquire, no matter the ethnicity at an AFFORDABLE PRICE. The UNIQUENESS of my brand is very DETAILED yet SHEEK allowing you to wake up every day feeling like H3R from the 100% human hair mink lashes to the long lasting glosses, mommy & me kid shades, hairpins, etc. I can go on & on why you & every other woman should allow “I AM H3R”, to be the “SOLUTION 4 U”!

I got to where I am today by allowing GOD to order my steps, support from my children & family, but most importantly I DON’T GIVE UP! There are a few challenges I face as a business owner such as constant sell outs, having products on hand & my online store & knowing there will be some loses especially when building from ground up & on your own income. How I get through those challenges is making sure I invest wisely in things that won’t cost me during the long run & keeping quantities on hand at all times. Some lessons I learned as a single mother business owner is there will be some losses & people that may steal from you but no need to stress or cry about it when you can WRITE IT OFF ON YOUR TAXES!

What I’d like the world to know about my brand & story is AS A SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO CHILDREN FROM KENTUCKY WITH A BACHELORS IN HEALTH SCIENCES & ASSOCIATES IN APPLIED SCIENCE & OWNER/FOUNDER/CEO OF I AM H3R SOLUTION 4 U LLC, IF I CAN DO IT, SO CAN YOU! I moved to Atlanta 8yrs ago with two children from Hopkinsville, Kentucky with no job & no plan but to PROSPER & 8 YEARS LATER GOD ORDERED MY STEPS!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Some of my favorite spots that I love in Atlanta are 2CHAINS Lounge “Escobar South” they have great food(salmon pasta my favorite), drinks, music at an affordable price & it’s a total vibe. I love to hangout at Sports Cafe off Tara for some pool, great food(egg rolls, grilled shrimp, fried rice), drinks & great vibes as well. Another great spot that’s unique, with a great vibe, food(crab bites & catfish nuggets), drinks & environment is VVS in College Park, you won’t be disappointed. I also love taking my friends & family who have kids to the Noah’s Ark Sanctuary Petting Zoo which is free, exciting for the kids yet a great walking trail for adults to get a few miles in while everyone is having a great time enjoying different animals & the scenery. Atlanta is known for its wings & I feel the best wings are from Wings Time in Lithonia they never miss from the house fried rice & have over 20 different flavors in wing choices. My ultimate favorite nail salon is FAMILY NAILS 2 UPPER RIVERDALE RD THE CUSTOMER SERVICE IS FAST, AMAZING & THE SERVICE THEY PROVIDE WILL HAVE YOUR NAILS & OTHERS TURNING HEADS & ASKING QUESTIONS!

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I would first like to thank GOD for allowing me to prosper in life this far with his endless love, guidance & blessings he gives us daily. My kids are my number one motivators in life & why I never ever quit & give up, they’ve seen me during my worst & also during all the highs life has brought along the way. Big shout out to my customers & all the people that support my business & brand. Big shout out to the Beautiful Queen Mrs. Yandy Harris Smith for not only purchasing from my business “TWICE”, but for always allowing me to showcase my business products & brand at her fun & family orientated pop up shops. Can’t forget my two main BUYERS FROM MY BUSINESS MY SISTERS SHAMERICA WINFREE & TRENATEE SOLOMON. Much love to all of those individuals that genuinely support me, share my business products with others & those that are rooting me on from a far.

Website: WWW.IAMH3RSOLUTION4U.COM

Instagram: IAMH3R27

Facebook: JaVanta Haskins/I AM H3R

Other: TikTok: i.am.h3r

Image Credits
Ma’Leah Mitchell, Jamar Haskins, Yandy Smith Harris

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