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(BUILT IN) (Icons/Graphics) LadyonComputer.jpgWe want to support and acknowledge moms. Each of you is making a difference whether you are a stay at home mom, working mom, or volunteer mom. When you become a mom, it is often easy to forget the side of you that is also a woman who may have had a career, hobbies and education before you became a parent. As a mom we spend our days multi-tasking and juggling. We are now the CEO of our households. Our job description includes diapers, dishes, carpooling, and an endless amount of laundry. Overnight you go from being a woman with style to someone who is happy to just get a shower. Being a mom is wonderful but it is also important to have a sense of yourself outside of your family.

 

Each month we will feature a mom making a difference in our community. We want to acknowledge working moms and moms that volunteer. Feel free to suggest a mom by emailing us at info@cvparent.com.



Mom in the Spotlight

Viviana Salvia

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Profile:

Viviana Salvia is the owner of Bella Notte Event Planning & Design. Viviana recently received the Shinning Star Award for the month of December from the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Orange County Chapter for an event produced at the beautiful Crevier Car Museum in the City of Costa Mesa. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest association for the meeting profession industry with over 20,000 members in 66 chapters and affiliates. MPI is the global authority and resource for the $102.3 billion meeting and event industry. This Bella Notte event was produced with a team of planners. There were over 150 guests which were kept busy throughout the night with activities such as a photo booth, casino tables, silent auction and a delectable menu. According to Viviana, "planning events is more than my job, it's my passion."

 

Viviana started her business in 2002 after graduating from Cal Poly Pomona.  Her business has grown in the last several years and continues to prosper. Viviana is a mother of two. With the demands of balancing a successful career and busy family life, there is no doubt that being involved with an organization such as MPI takes committment and energy.  Congratulations Viviana!

 

Bella Notte Event Planning & Design

www.BellaNotteEvents.com

(951) 217-1028


Volunteer Involvement: at my church
Profession: Owner of Bella Notte Events, an event planning and production company for special events, social events, weddings and corporate events. Bella Notte Events (951) 217-1028 www.BellaNotteEvents.com
Education: Cal Poly Pomona, 2002
Children: 2 amazing kids, Nadia Salvia (7) and Dario Salvia (2)

Fun Q & A with our Spotlight Mom:

Personal:

What phrase or motto do you live by?

You have two chioces: one is to live your life as if nothing is a miracle and the other is to live your life as if everything is a miracle.



Inspiration:

Parents that have handicapped children.



If you could teach your kids one thing and have it impact them, what would it be?

I would teach them about Christ, Jesus and to live their lives as he did.



How do you measure success?

How I define success in career is you do what you love everyday and your job doesn't necessarily feel like a job but a hobby.

 

I measure success in family in two ways, #1 forgiveness, if there is no forgiveness then your family cannot live in harmony and be successful. Also the husband/father is the most important role in the family, he is needed by all, your daughters and sons and us wives. If you allow the "village" to raise your children alongside with you, then your children will grow up complete and with purpose.



Greatest Accomplishment:

Giving birth to my two amazing children.



Proudest Moment:

When my daughter got her first award at school.



Biggest Challenge:

My weight since childhood.



Wildest Dream:

To travel the world.



Sport/Exercise Program:

I play soccer 2 times a week.



What would people be surprised to learn about you?

I love hip hop and techno - LOVE TO DANCE.



Where did you grow up:

Rosemead, CA but I was born in Naples, Italy.



How many siblings:

4 brothers, no sisters.



First Job:

Receptionist at a hair salon.



Childhood Ambition:

To be a singer.



Favorites:

Favorite Local Restaurant:

Citrus City Grill in Corona at The Promenade Shops at Dos Lagos



Favorite Coffee Spot:

The coffee house at Borders or any book store.



Favorite Soundtrack/song:

Anything  by John Mayer.



Favorite Movie:

Jerry Mcguire



Favorite TV Show:

American Idol



Retreat:

A comfy couch at a bookstore.



Last Book You Read:

The Case for the Real Jesus, Lee Strobel



Indulgence:

Chocolate!



Tell us about a product or item that you can't live without as a parent

A bible and a muzzle, just kidding... a bible is the most important book you can read and share with your kids. The story of Jesus is one that the whole world should hear and know... I am not a holy roller, born again, but I am amazed by Christ, his accomplishmentsm, his miracles.



Your Perfect Day:

The kids don't fight, whine, or cry, all my clients are happy and dinner is easily made and waiting for my hubby to come home from work. I am able to read something that lifts my spirit.



Other:

What inspires you to go to work every day?

I feel like my job is not just to plan parties, but to help make their dreams come true, that can easily be accomplished even if it's one night at a party honoring them.



[Business Owners] What motivated you to start your business?

I wanted to do what I love but at the same time be home with my kids and not at a 9-5 job, I wanted to make my own hours and have that flexibility.



[Business Owners] What is the hardest part about owning your own business?

Juggling business and family and not feeling gulity when your kids want to play and you have to call a client.






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