Faven Ressom shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Faven, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
Integrity, hands down. People can fake smarts and they can fake energy—but integrity? That’s the real blueprint of who you are. It tells me everything I need to know about the person I’m dealing with.”
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Hi, I’m Faven Ressom—an entrepreneur, restaurateur, and all-around lover of creating experiences that bring people together. Through Maven Hospitality Group, I’ve had the joy of building spaces like Whisky Mistress and, most recently, One Street Over downtown Atlanta. One Street Over is especially close to my heart—it’s a bold, new concept serving up HabeNdian cuisine (a mix of Habesha + Indian flavors) in a space that’s meant to feel both elevated and welcoming. What makes us unique is that we’re not just serving food or drinks—we’re creating a vibe, a culture, and hopefully some unforgettable memories. I love taking big ideas, giving them life, and watching people connect through them. Right now, I’m focused on growing One Street Over and continuing to push the envelope on what hospitality can look like in Atlanta.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I think bonds usually break because of misunderstandings, shifting purposes, or just the way people grow and make different life choices. Change is natural, but it can create distance. What restores those bonds is honest communication—sometimes that’s all it takes. And other times, you realize the bond has run its course, and the healthiest thing you can do is let it go.
When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
I think bonds usually break because of misunderstandings, shifting purposes, or just the way people grow and make different life choices. Change is natural, but it can create distance. What restores those bonds is honest communication—sometimes that’s all it takes. And other times, you realize the bond has run its course, and the healthiest thing you can do is let it go.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. Is the public version of you the real you?
Mostly, yes. What people usually see is my work and social side, but not so much my personal or home life. I’m actually very domesticated, which surprises people because they often define me by what I do for a living. That creates a perception that isn’t 100% accurate. I’d say I’m well-rounded and very self-aware—I know when to turn it on for the public, but I also love my quiet, grounded side that doesn’t always make it to the spotlight.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Someone once told me to work on my eulogy résumé just as much as my professional one, and that’s always stayed with me. I hope people say I lived with purpose, that I gave as much as I received, and that I poured into others the way my mother and brother taught me through their example of philanthropy. I’ve made it a priority to serve my community—especially immigrant and first-generation American women—because I know firsthand how hard it can be to figure things out on your own. If my struggles can make someone else’s path easier, then it was all worth it. And I hope people remember me as someone who valued mentorship, who lifted others up, and who believed in creating space for those coming after me.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.OneStreetOverAtl.com and WhiskyMistressAtlanta.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/favenressom?igsh=NjRmNWt3bWc4NnRk
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faven-ressom-47a77365?utm
