Today we’d like to introduce you to Elvia Chavez
Hi Elvia, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I am a Mexican citizen born and raised in Morelia, Michoacán I left my country to start a better life at the age of 15, I was blessed to have 2 beautiful children Mariana Nieto 21 José Manuel Nieto Jr 16 they are my pride and joy and motivation..while my kids were still young I works in a common restaurant know as Jason’s deli for years but I knew I had to do what was best for my kids so I made the hardest decision in my life and left that job for bigger and better opportunities.. I started to work for a company for many which was hard as a woman doing heavy work, and working long hours but it was all worth it for my kids they were my biggest inspiration after many years I was able to start my on company which is family owned and operated which was a very big accomplishment to have my kids apart of something that I worked so hard to achieve to do something we all love, to make homes feel like family loving homes!
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?
Most of the hardships I faced was from the very beginning coming to the Untied States from a very young age not even know who I was as a person yet let alone a whole different country with a whole different language. The beginning was rough for me but what I would say was my biggest challenge would be the passing of my son at the end of 2023. Which still is very hard for me not having him here with us, it was only ever just me and my kids so losing him really push us back but I was bless to start to overcome that pain, still overcoming but starting this company was for us and I know will still be doing it for my son Jose Manuel Nieto Jr.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
The Chavez Company LLC is a family owned and operated business the strives to make Charleston home beautiful one house at a time! As a tile company, we pride ourselves on delivering both aesthetic excellence and functional durability. We understand that tiles are a foundational element in any space, be it a residential kitchen or a large commercial project. Therefore, we meticulously source high-quality materials, offer a diverse range of styles. We as a family own business are committed to providing our clients with solutions that not only meet their design vision but also withstand the test of time, ensuring lasting value and satisfaction!
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I remember the most beautiful memories from my childhood when I was studying, and I used to sell my ham sandwich to buy other sweets that I liked, as well as the afternoons when we went out to play with my childhood friends. When my mom made us rice pudding in the afternoons it was the best of the best and on Saturdays when my dad came home from work he would give us slices of watermelon or mango, I have always liked to see beyond what I can achieve in the course of life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.thechavezcompany.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.chavezcompanyllc?igsh=emZleDhzYmZ0bXFm
