In this episode, Richandra discusses how the challenges she faced as a bride catapulted her to her call as an event planner and entrepreneurship, stepping out on faith in the midst of an economic downturn, balancing the storms that life brings and business, doing the right thing without an ulterior motive truly increases the favor of God, how failure is not an option when it comes to doing God's will, why prayer is the secret weapon, the importance of being your authentic self, and the game changers that catapulted the growth trajectory of her business.
Richandra Nickerson-Ukpong is an entrepreneur from Houston, Texas. After graduating with honors in Psychology and English at the University of Houston, Richandra spent over ten years managing training, events, and communications for global oil and gas companies. She is the founder and owner at Fervent Designs, a multi-award winning full service wedding and event planning and décor company. A proud mother and wife, Richandra loves people, shopping, fashion, and coordinating events. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., as a member of JFT, Inc., and as President of Tailored Hearts Non-Profit Organization, Richandra spends much of her free time giving back to the community. She is a people person who gets pure joy out of making people happy.
You may contact Richandra at www.ferventdesigns.com.
