Today we’d like to introduce you to Mela Clark – Pitts.
Hi Mela, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
Events By Clark was established in 2012 after I stepped outside my creative comfort zone to plan, decorate, and execute a Baby Shower for my dear friend in November 2012. To this day, she and her guest rave about how beautiful, elegant, and creative my décor ideas were. The theme was “sweet peas,” and I used real peas in her grand elegant table centerpieces. This event lit a creative fire inside me to start planning and decorating events. I slowly started doing other events for friends and family. My first wedding that I decorated was for a friend that “Relinquished” her wedding decor to me completely. That’s when I witnessed for the first time a bride and groom being memorized and speechless by my talent.
I am a very goal-oriented individual, which resulted in me obtaining my BS in Business Administration and my MBA degrees. I knew once I sent my mind of starting this business, I would successfully thrive despite having my full–time government consulting career. I feel like God has given each of us a gift. In early January 2023, I started reading daily devotionals. My daily reading has taught me that we all may not be fortunate enough to work at a job that utilizes our gift, but we should all be moving towards exemplifying our gifts to the world.
In mid – January 2023, I had a very encouraging discussion with another entrepreneur at a venue open house we both attended. I remember sitting down and asking her about her story. She explained how she was a bartender for a large restaurant corporation, and she finally decided to one day step out on faith and create her own mobile bartending company. She also explained how a percentage of her booked revenue went to families with children fighting cancer. I was so blown away by her testimony, and she gave me so many words of encouragement for my own business. I truly feel like our interaction wasn’t a coincidence. Four months later in early May 2023, I received devastating news that she passed away. How could this be? I was just having a conversation with her, and she gave me so many words of encouragement. I will forever remember our conversation. She used her gift to serve others, and I wholeheartedly feel like her sharing her passion of helping others was truly meant for me to hear. In that very moment during our discussion, I was listening with intent. I lost my father to cancer in 2017, and her story has lit another fire in me to personally use my gift to serve others in need.
Shortly after hear news of her passing, one of my daily devotionals was centered around “Using your God-given gift to service one another”. I haven’t figured out how yet, but the first step is acknowledging the connection between my gift and my conversation with her.
As I have gotten older, I realize that life is too short not to do what you love and makes you happy, even if it’s a side passion and business.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
No, it’s always been a balancing act. Even more now, I still hold a full-time job, but I am a wife and mom now. It’s challenging at times, most my weekends are booked with events or phone calls with existing clients. Late nights at times, building vision boards for new potential clients. I love my God-given gift and know my business is meant to thrive because it doesn’t feel like a job. It’s truly my passion.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
Events By Clark is a luxury event design and rental company based in the Houston, Texas area. We pride ourselves on providing clients with elegant décor rentals, event design with acute attention to detail. From lavish centerpieces to stunning table linens, our inventory of fabulous items will surely add a special touch to your event. We also provide Day of Coordination services for the clients that planned their dream event, but just need a professional coordinator to execute the day flawlessly.
Events By Clark offers free consultations to ensure our client’s vision is understood and they receive a personalized experience. Our decor package is à la carte based on the client’s table count, décor selections, linen selections, and more.
Our saying is, “Relinquish the Decor & Day.”
Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
I love that Houston has so many amazing venues that allows my business to thrive and display my passion for executing seamless and fabulous events for my clients.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.eventsbyclark.com
- Instagram: @eventsbyclark
