We had the good fortune of connecting with Chenita Tayborn and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chenita, let’s start by talking about what inspires you?
I am inspired by great leaders. I’m truly inspired by their committment and motivation to be to be successful. Being able to inspire others is an important personlity trait for any leader. They encourage everyone around them to dream bigger, push harder, and lead a more fulfilling life.

What should our readers know about your business?
Youth Be Known is a 501 (c)(3) organization that provides services to families adopting and fostering children from the public foster care system. Our organization works meticulously to enhance the lives of our most vulnerable children: those in foster care or at risk of entering the system at no fault of their own. Youth Be Known specializes in bringing awareness and advocacy to the foster care and adoption communities. We are meeting the needs of the families and youth by providing them with the most rewarding program services. Youth Be Known is inspired by the neglect and trauma of my childhood, the pain of my mother, the love of grandparents, God’s grace and mercy and the ability to forgive. I stand strong on the foundation I have built, because I know the pain and hurt, I let go to get here.

What sets Youth Be Known apart is that I have created programs and services that will advance the well-being of the families and children we service. I am dedicated to building and sustaining stable, nurturing families for children in the foster care system and those being adopted. Youth Be Known is mobilizing and preparing our communities for foster care and adoption. It’s the my Vision, Drive, and Determination , that allows Youth Be Known to fulfill it’s personal and corporate mission.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Houston is such a beautiful city. If my best friend was visiting the area I would have her visit the downtown Aquarium. I would definitely have her visit Post Houston. It’s so much to do there. The Rainbow Lodge is one of my favorite restaurants to dine at. The food is great, the staff is attentive and the ambiance is nice. Houston’s nightlife is everything.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My sister Verita is truly an earth angel. I couldn’t imagine life without her. She’s my friend, my companion, and the person I can’t do life without. As I have gone through different phases of my life, she has stayed by my side without judgement. Despite how many times she’s wanted to intervene in some situations, she let me make my own mistakes. Hands -on experience has always been the best teacher. My sister has shown me persistent loyalthy and always has the best advice to offer. Verita has helped me put tgether the pieces of who I am back together and I am grateful for her patience and unconditional love.

Website: youthbeknown.org

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