"Hi Tracy,Thanks so much for this opportunity! I'm really excited! "
Becki is the owner and founder of the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows as well as Rebecca Adele Events, which specializes in event planning, public relations and social media servies. Miss Cooper is 26 years old and has lived in North East Ohio her entire life. She is passionate about Cleveland and everthing in it. She lives in University Heights with her boyfriend and their three fur babies. Two cats named Jack and Ollie and their Jug( Jack Russell-Pug Mix) her name is Google. Becki has been doing the Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows for a year and 3 months and has officially been working for herself full time for five months.
" I love doing this as my full time job and fully believe in the saying " Do what you love,love what you " there is never a day that goes by that I'm not thankful and grateul that I'm able to do something that I'm passionate about and help local businesses and charites."
I wanted to approach your interview with unique questions that will help people to really know your heart. "These are fabulous questions!"
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| Becki and her two brothers |
"I'm the youngest of three children and the only girl. Growing up,my mother immersed me in the arts at an early age. I took dance including: Jazz,,tap,ballet and pointe since I was nine years old. When I got older, I was also in an all girls show choir where I was a choreographer and president.
While growing up, I frequently attended art and craft shows with my mother as something to do together. My mother also was a veteran in the arts and crafts community, she sold her handmade jewelry at various art and craft shows. In addition, she also painted and was a full time principal at the elementary school. Thus ,growing up with a creative educator in the house always resulted in my brothers and I doing creative projects with her.
From the business side of my venture, my older brother Dan always had an entrepreneurial spirit and started several of his own companies. His business savvy attitude and confidence was and continues to be something that I look up to, and strive to incorporate in my own life. I frequently turn to him for his advice when it comes to running a successful company and look to him as a successfule role model."
Five years ago this is definitely not where I saw myself, What started with participating in cake decorating classes and selling my own goods at local art and craft shows, blossomed into what I call and accidental entrepreneurship adventure! I decided to put on my own show and put on one event. From there it went so well that I continued to do more shows and realized that both vendors and the public really enjoyed them. The rest is history!
Prior to doing this, I always thought that I would continue in my career path working at an advertising agency doing public relations and event planning. I actually use to say I would never want to work for myself because of the stress and responsibility that comes with running your own business. My tune has definitely changed. While it can be stressful, I've actually come to learn that I do my best in leading and making executive decisions rather than being told how to do something and working under someone else. Paired with the fact that I get bored in doing the same thing every day, working with different vendors at the art shows and different clients in my event company, allows me the fexibility to be as creative as I can in my day-to-day job."
What does Avant Garde mean to you and who comes to mind that represents this?
"To me it means eccentric, over the top. unusual and unique. Something that goes above and beyond what is considered the norm and what stands out. It's not a who that comes to my mind first that represents this, it's a what and what I mean by that is, I don't categorize a avant-garde with a person, I categorize it as a way of life, this includes but is not limited to funky fashion, and amazing sight in nature that takes your breath away. It really could be anything, whether it's a person, moment, or sight that makes you stop in your tracks and say "wow!"
" What inspires me is actually a quote, that particular quote is "Do what you love, love what you do." I think there is something to be said for people who are passionate about a particular thing and then strive to make it a part of their daily lives. Whether its a hobby or a job. I'm fortunate to combine both my love and passion of the arts, event planning ,social media and PR into my daily life and career. I really believe that I do what I love, and love what I do!"
If you were to speak in a classroom of high school students what would you talk about?
"I would tell them to allow your passion to pave your way to your future. Don't let anyone tell you who you should be or what you should be doing. Instead see where your path leads and when it comes to great opportunities in life, the answer or choice to say no should rarely be an option. You never know who or what might come across your path in different scenarios, and if you don't take some smart risks when it comes to achieving your dreams or learning about who you are as a person, then you are certain to lose out on some great life experiences.
The other thing I would say is don't fear failure. The expert, if anything, was also once a beginner. I had people doubt me at different points in my life, but it never stopped me from going after what I wanted, I knew I could do it deep down because I had the drive and motivation.
Also, it's important to never let success get to your head, but also never let failure get to your heart. They are two totally different ends of the spectrum, but both are capable of hurting you as a person if you do either. So always stay grounded, and never let a temporary set back stop you from moving forward. Something great is always around the corner."
What do you envision for your future?
"For my future I would love to continue to grow the Avant-Garde name in Ohio. I'd love to get the reputation of a great festival in the communities what is equivalent to that of The Feast, Boston Mills Arts Festival or Tremont Arts Fest. My goal is to continue to have a following of great vendors who participate in each of the shows, as well as a following of great attendees that really connect with the show. Each of my vendors is so very important to me and I want them to succeed. I also want to raise as much money as possible for local charities through the shows.
I envision and hope that my event planning business will grow along with the art show business. My goal is to be able to continue to do what I love each day, give back to the community around me, grow the arts scene, while also having the flexibility to raise a family and be hands on as a wife and mother some day. I think the beauty of being able to work for oneself and go after your dreans allows you the opportunity to open as many doors as you want in any aspect of your life whether professional or personal."
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| Thank you Becki and I know God has many doors for you that will open up to help others and allow them to see your great smile and care. |
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