Today we’d like to introduce you to Jade Cleveland.
Hi Jade, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
As a young girl, I loved learning about manners and proper etiquette. I was fascinated by the idea of being able to make someone feel comfortable in any situation. I was born to a family of four kids. I was always a girly girl, and my mom would get feedback from my teachers on how I was a helper in the classroom. Helping others led me to develop a love for creativity and independence at an early age. My passion for helping children led me to become a non-profit founder when I turned twenty-four. It was the perfect opportunity for me! I loved engaging with new children and making them feel welcome. Plus, it allowed me to learn more about different behaviors. It’s my passion to make people feel great, and I genuinely believe that being polite and knowing the right thing to say can go a long way!
After founding a non-profit organization that helps elementary school girls grow in their relationship with Christ and builds their self-esteem, I decided to take action. I wanted children to see that they are gifts from the Lord and that a label doesn’t define them. Etiquette is about what to do and when; by teaching children these skills early on, they can be confident in themselves. And who knows? They may even become presidents or CEOs one day!
Since opening her school, Jade has helped countless children learn how to behave politely in any setting. She loves seeing their confidence grow as they learn the dos and don’ts of polite society. And best of all, she gets to help parents teach their children some essential life skills!
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?
I am a certified children’s etiquette consultant. I teach kids how to be polite and well-mannered. I love what I do, but it can be challenging to market my business. Like any other business or entrepreneur, I have to put myself out there so people can know what I do.
One of the ways that I’ve been able to promote my business is by giving public speeches. It’s not something that comes naturally to me, but I’ve learned that I need to overcome my fear of public speaking if I want people to take me seriously.
I’ve also learned that you are the brand when you own a business. So, I need to be professional and presentable when meeting.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Aside from teaching children and teens etiquette, As a family social worker, I help children and families who have experienced abuse or neglect. My job is to help them see hope and provide them with the necessary resources to move forward. It is heartbreaking work, but it is also gratifying. I love seeing children succeed. It’s one of the things that makes me happiest in life. The late Rita Pierson said, “Every child deserves a champion: an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they become the best they can be.” The statement above is a huge part of my why for children. Seeing children become successful not because they passed a test or made the basketball team but because they have applied the unique gifts and talents that God has given them and decided not to give up now is something worth celebrating!
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
When we were younger, our parents would always tell us to listen and obey. They would say that there are many rewards for being obedient. We may not have liked it at the time, but now that we’re older we understand why they said those things. Being obedient can help you in everything you do in life. There’s a protocol for everything, and when you follow it, you’re more likely to be successful.
Children are often taught etiquette early on in life. It gives them the what, how, and why of everything they do. When they know the proper way to behave in any situation, it makes things easier for them. Etiquette is important for all ages – it shows respect for others and can make interactions
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