We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Chivaria Cooper. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Chivaria below.
Chivaria, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
I took a risk when I stopped procrastinating and started my YouTube channel in 2020. I started with what I already had which included my iPhone, tripod, ring light and microphone. Getting where I am today took patience, consistency, dedication, focus and always believing in myself.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
My name is Chivaria, most call me Shay. I was born in Denton, TX (like an hour from Dallas, TX) but I grew up in North Atlanta (Gwinnett County to be exact) since the age of nine. I have two brothers, one older one younger. I would say I was a great mixture between a tomboy and girly-girly. I was pretty competitive as a child you would mostly catch me in some form of racing whether that be on foot or by bicycle. Since an early age, I’ve always loved fashion, jewelry, video games, dance, fitness, food and music. I participated in gymnastics but quit after only a few months in, I wasn’t very trusting of others as a child. During my high school years is when my love for fitness and health transpired.
I’m now a health and wellness coach creating various content on my YouTube channel Pure Shadee and various social media platforms. I aim to inspire others that they can aid in healing from the foods they eat daily, the products the apply on the body, and by the jewelry worn. What sets me apart from others is that, one, I am vegan and, two, I’m very passionate about what I speak about because I myself went through the journey of changing my entire lifestyle and what better way to share with others on how they are able to do the same for themselves if they desire to do so. What I’m most excited about is when I stopped procrastinating and started my YouTube channel in 2020. I started with what I already had which included my iPhone, tripod, ring light and microphone. I’m also excited for what is to come because I have so much in store for my brand Pure Shadee. Getting where I am today took patience, consistency, dedication, focus and always believing in myself. Was it easy, definitely not. There were many days I would get frustrated with technical issues and have no desire to keep going but I overcame those obstacles by constantly being grateful, keeping a positive mind and remembering why I started in the first place. Some of the lessons I’ve learned along the way is timing is everything and that when you have a grateful heart and mind you are more susceptible to receiving your many blessings in life. I would like the world to know that my brand and Youtube channel Pure Shadee offers a space to showcase my personal journey that can help inspire others to a healthier lifestyle from various tips, vlogs, reviews, and recipes.
Are there any books, videos, essays or other resources that have significantly impacted your management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy?
Yes, I’ve read quite a few books that have impacted my management and entrepreneurial thinking and philosophy. My top favorite books are as follows: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill, The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, and The Power by Rhonda Byrne.
A few quotes I liked from those books are:
“Dreams are the seeds of reality.” ― Napoleon Hill,Think and Grow Rich
“Your thoughts become things.” ― Rhonda Byrne, The Secret
“Gratitude is the great multiplier.” ― Rhonda Byrne, The Power
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I would have to say my consistency, my drive and always staying true to myself.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pureshadee/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PureShadee