Today we’d like to introduce you to Ebony Hamlet.
Hi Ebony, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Here is a rundown of my story:
I took a chance and bet on myself in 2019 after being laid off from my job of ten years. They gave me the boot the day I was set to go on vacation for my birthday. I was surprisingly calm after getting the news and excited to see what was next. I always knew I wanted to have an event space and this was the perfect time to put my plan in motion. I had actually been saving to open one for years. It had been on my vision board for what seemed like forever.
I came across an ad for @neodaviso and his @eventspacesecrets program. After doing my research, I decided to invest in myself. This was the best decision because the curriculum put me on the fast track to opening my venue.
Check out our timeline:
June 28, 2019 three days before I was scheduled to leave for my birthday vacation. I was laid off from my corporate job of 10 years.
November 29, 2019 – I purchased the ESS program on Black Friday.
December 2019 – I became a sponge and did nothing but study. I made it my job to look for a space.
January 2020 – I found my space and signed my lease.
February 1, 2020 – Space In Time opened its doors.
March 19, 2020 – Our Mayor @keishabottoms issued an executive order closing all venues.
September 1, 2020 – Space In Time expands in size during the pandemic.
June 6, 2021 – I officially met my Mentor in person to thank him. I also told him that I am really close to securing my second location.
June 9, 2021 – After a week of long negotiations, I finally signed my lease for the second spot @spaceintimeii.
Suite II doors open July 30, 2021
GRAND OPENING/Pop Up Shop Aug. 14, 2021
I don’t share this to brag or boast. I share this to inspire someone. It doesn’t take long to change the trajectory of your life. Seek the Creator first, believe in yourself, stay disciplined, and put in the work. If it was easy, everyone would do it.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Has it been a smooth road? Absolutely not. We have struggled with an overzealous landlord in regard to parking, a Pandemic, Inflation, Suspended Facebook business ad account, and event cancellations.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I own two venues!
We specialize in:
hosting
Baby showers
Business Launches
Weddings/Engagements
Retirement parties
Art showcases
Corporate meetings
Sip and paints
Holiday parties
Women’s Brunches
Birthday dinners
Pop Up Shops
Government Meetings
I am most proud of the two-day leadership conference that we held for the District Attorney of Fulton County Madam Fani Willis.
What sets you apart from others?
Clients avoid flipping the room at The Space In Time District.
This occurs when a couple books one room for their wedding events. The venue is first set up for the ceremony. Once the ceremony is over, the guests are asked to go to a certain area for “Cocktail Hour”. Their guests indulge in pricey drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the couple’s dime while the Planners team works aimlessly to change the layout and feel of the venue for the reception.
The average room flip can take an hour but can go up to 90 minutes if extra time is needed for photos.
Having your ceremony and reception in the same venue can be a real headache. The Planner/Coordinator is rushed unnecessarily. Brides think it’s a great way to maximize their budget but it creates chaos and a stressful day for everyone working behind the scenes.
We provide a valuable solution because we have not one but TWO venues in the same plaza just 10 feet away from each other.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is knowing that my life is filled with abundance. Love, health, friends, and family are what mean the most to me. Having everything that I need is a measure of success. I am grateful for the small things and don’t take them for granted. I find myself starting to practice minimalism. By incorporating it, I have finally been able to find lasting happiness. Minimalists search for happiness not through things but through life itself; thus, it’s up to the individual to determine what is necessary and what is superfluous in your life.
Pricing:
- $100 an hour Suite I weekday rental
- $125 an hour Suite II weekday rental
- $1400 all day rental
- $1600 all day rental
- $700 6 hour rental Suite I
- $800 6 hour rental Suite II
Contact Info:
- Website: www.spaceintimeatl.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/spaceintimeatl
- Facebook: https://business.facebook.com/Spaceintimeatl/
- Twitter: @spaceintimeatl
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UChrxTCTOrrfuoWHl-6EwB2A
- Yelp: @spaceintimeatl
