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

Hi Yvetta, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
This is a good question. There have been many times that I feel as if I should quit or keep going, and when I ask my higher self if I am walking in my destiny, I get a wink from GOD. A door opens up, and an opportunity presents itself, and I become restless with creativity.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am a Co-Owner of Respire Massage and Spa in Atlanta, GA. Owner Ensignia Associates, Entertainment and Personal Development Consulting firm and Regen The Body Co. a line of body and home care products. What sets us apart is that we aren’t just a business but a movement. Not only do we sell products and services, we make sure to encourage total wellness spirit, mind, and body. I’m most proud of the fact that we build innovators, entrepreneurs, and help with community outreach. Leaving a footprint that others desire to follow and making a positive difference is extremely important to me. I have a vision and passion. Follow through, hard work, time management (in addition to lack of sleep), dedication, a balance with my personal and professional life, and LOTS and LOTS of prayer help me to overcome challenges. It was not and has not been easy. I’m a person that focuses on solutions, not so much the problem, and I refuse to give up. I learned how to ask and receive help. I read, study, research, network, and stay current with what is in demand, and when I’m feeling discouraged I take a hot bath, make a cup of hot herbal tea, do some mindful meditation, take a deep breath and call a friend if I need to. I also make sacrifices and learn how to budget, budget, budget. I belive in giving back and writing down things has been extremely helpful, especially when it comes to the financial aspect. I never let my gender or my race be a reason for me not to push forward although I have experienced discrimination on both ends, I truly believe that what GOD has for me is for me, no one can take that from me. If it’s meant to be it will be. It does not mean that it will be easy or that I won’t face any obstacles because I have and I will. I know that it is and will be worth it.

Any great local spots you’d like to shoutout?
Monday Arrive late morning 11:00am – 12:30pm Atlanta Breakfast Club 1:00pm-2:30pm Civil Rights Museum 3:00 pm -5:00 pm Walk through Centennial Olympic park and ride the Ferris Wheel (stop by the store for snacks and food) 6:00 pm Check in hotel for the night at Stone Mountain Park and drive around to site see 8:00 pm – Dinner outing and the laser show Tuesday 5:00 am Wake up and get dressed. (I’ll have our pre-workout drinks ready and a banana) 6:00 am -7:30 am walk up the Mountain for a good work out (In Stone Mountain Park) checkout of hotel-Stay at my house the rest of the visit. 8:00 am – 9:30 am Breakfast at Le Petit Marche 10:00 am -2:00 pm Go to Lenox and Phipps plaza 2:30pm -4:00pm Lunch at Dantanna’s 4:00pm -6:00pm Get dressed 7:30 pm -9:30 pm Show at The Fox Theatre to see Hamilton 10:00 pm Until Imperial Fez for tapa’s, cocktails and Belly Dancing Wednesday Spa Day @ Respire Massage & Spa (My spa) 8:00 am -9:00 am Wake up and Smoothies 10:00am – 11:00am –Sauna 11:00pm – 11:30am – Massage 11:30 am – 12:30 pm – Lunch at The Optimist 1:00pm -3:00pm High Museum 3:30 pm – 5:30 Botanical Gardens 6:00 pm -7:30 pm -Dinner and cocktails (for those that drink) at South City Kitchen Thursday 9:00am -10:00am Yoga (hot) 10:30am- 12:00pm Change 12:30 am – 2:00 pm Atlanta Breakfast Club 2:30pm -4:30pm Top Golf 7:00 pm – until The Shops at Buckhead- Walk around and shop then go to the Gypsy Kitchen for dinner and drinks (I’ll have a club soda and a twist of lime ) Friday 11:00 am -12:30 pm Lunch Ponce City Market 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm Rent Bicycles (ride the beltline) 4:00 pm -7:00 pm Shower and rest up 8:30 pm until – Dinner and live music at Eclipse Di Luna (Buckhead) Saturday 8:00 am – 9:30 am Nanas Chicken and Waffles 10:00 am -1:00 pm Atlanta Aquarium, CNN Tour or The World of Coca Cola 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm lunch at Six Feet under or Carroll Street Café. 3:00pm -5:00pm Piedmont Park 6:00pm-until Sunday- 11:00 am-3:00 pm Cookout at the house with Family and friends- play games and have fun 5:00 pm Fly home

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I have always had a great support system and there have been some that have come for a season and others that have been here what seems like a lifetime. I’d like to give a shoutout to People:

My Mother Beatrice Faith Young and My Brother Billy Young (Young’s Home Improvement)-Love, Support, and encouragement

My late Father Billie Ray Young, Brother Big Kirk and my Grandmother Nanny (RIP)

William Burke (Vybe Chyle) Mentorship, Encouragement, Love, and Support

Delphyne Lomax Taylor (Principle of The Lomax Group & Partner of V&L Research and Consulting)-Mentorship, Encouragement, Love, and Support

Cassondra Dilworth my business partner of Respire Massage and Spa

Akin Ade- Spiritual Advisor

Helen Shelton (Ruder Finn)-Mentorship

Ken Warner (Ken Warner Poetry) -Encouragement, Love, and support

Selisa Sirls: Encouragement, Friendship, Love and Support

My great and late Friends and Mentors: Issac Simpson, Shatir Amir and Quincy Peterson (RIP)

Books: The Book of Psalms Hello Tomorrow by Dr. Cindy Trimm 7 Habits of highly effective people Actions: Prayer and Mindful Meditation
Website: www.ensignaiusa.com | www.regenthebody.com | www.respirespa.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/respiremassageandspa/ https://www.instagram.com/regenthebodycompany/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvetta-l-young
Twitter: @regenthebody @respirespa
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/regenthebody/ https://www.facebook.com/ensigniausa/ https://www.facebook.com/respirespa/
Yelp: Respire Massage & Spa