Meet Khalida Bennett | Creator of Opportunity-Business Owner

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

Hi Khalida, how do you think about risk?
I believe risk are a necessity to success, I’m sure we’ve all heard the phrase “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” And there are a million variations to this phrase, but this lives rent free in my head. I literally altered my whole life around this phrase and even came up with my own phrase/title about who I am and what I do. Creator of opportunity is what I call myself. I can make a whole career around anything because I believe I can whole heartily and I’m not afraid to put my self out there. I took the risk to move to LA right out of college with just an BA degree, internship and 800 dollars. Now 5 years later I have all the things I didn’t have when I moved here plus some. My risk actions now look like running a business while adding more businesses and working a 9-5. I’d say that’s pretty risky in itself, you never know on any given day when you would have to give up your dream either way.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I own a luxury eyewear company called Every Day People. Our company promotes protection and fashion, we care about protecting your eyes in style. I’m most excited about the world getting to know more about us and making more people happy in our products. I’m excited for the mistakes and long nights because that’s what’s going to really Owning a business is not easy, it takes a lot of planning, discipline and just pure toughness. It can be very challenging maintaining a life as a. Business owner because you really have to have good habits and an unbelievable amount of faith in yourself. I’ve had many days when I just completely didn’t believe in my vision and have to remind myself if you can think it you can achieve it and that’s on the real. I’ve learned that you can’t do everything and I’m serious don’t try. Do what you can, learn what you need and pay someone who is better at something than you. This one will save you so much time and money in the long run. Invest in yourself and invest in your business if you truly want to see the most amount success. Think about this way, the worlds greatest athletes didn’t become that way without a plan and a coach. I want everyone to know that Every Day People is more than a luxury eyewear company we want to build a community with our shoppers and collaborators so everyone can win.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Wow! This is actually my fav thing to do for my friends. I always ask, the foods they like and music first. Seven days in LA! I would start off first by getting here by 10am on Monday get a rental car and stay at the W off Hollywood Blvd.

Monday- In Out Burger first stop Stiiizy Museum walk Hollywood Blvd in the evening

Tuesday-Hike the hollywood sign ROOFTOP Dinner Ep/Lp

Wednesday- Go to Venice beach ride the scooters to Santa Monica Pier. Walk the Promenade

Thursday-Go to dinner and see a movie @THE GROVE

Friday-Go to dinner at Sur in Beverly Hills then hangout in WEHO

Saturday- Fashion District hangout at Bootsy Bellows

Sunday-Brunch at Openaire

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Braisha Uno

Website: https://www.everydaypeopleworld.com/

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