Meet Carlotta Harper | Entrepreneur & Educator

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

Hi Carlotta, have there been any changes in how you think about work-life balance?
Work life balance has changed dramatically along with so many other things in this generation. We used to work more away from home to now many work from home. It has opened the door to flexibility for many. Being entrepreneur one of the first things you want is flexibility. You make your own hours, so now 9-5 jobs allow work from home. I balance more as i get older and wiser to have more fun. I love to travel so make sure, i take a trip as much as possible. Once i return i feel refreshed and ready for the next chapter. Work , family, personal, and most importantly SELF . You must take care of yourself, after while your unable to due being depleted . So balance is Key.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Chef Carly is eager to bring the heat! Her creativity, background, expertise and world travels have greatly cultivated her culinary skills and creativity. She creates original Seafood, Soul Food and Caribbean dishes that leave you satisfied and take your taste buds to the next level. She services the South & North Carolina regions and specializes in catering weddings, political events, and small intimate private dining also meal prep at her clients’ request. Since 2016, Chef Carly has ambitiously worked her way into becoming a serial entrepreneur. She is also been consulting in this entrepreneur arena for years.500 + events and thousands of clients later, she has successfully expanded her company to include event hosting, event decorating and entertainment vending and now an author. Chef Carly aims to provide exceptional customer service to each and every client. Her ability to wear many hats, professionalism, energetic and fun personality is for sure to take your event to the next level.
Chef Carly is a mother of two, educator, advisor, college graduate,member of surrounding counties Chamber of Commerce, She has been featured in many magazines and articles about her growing entrepreneurial experiences. Not to mention she is also a member of The Women’s International Association of Entrepreneurship since 2021.
Please look forward to her new seasoning line coming early 2024. She will also be in city near on cooking show tours, and other exciting projects coming in the near future.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Well my favorite area is the Glenwood area. Restaurants like Perry’s , J.Alexander’s, and a few more. Not to mention close to our biggest Mall here in Raleigh Crabtree Mall. We also have great lil hidden gems downtown Raleigh, like a historic pub London Bridge, awesome Sunday evening scene. We also would definitely go by the homeless shelter to see what we can donate or help with, to balance humanity and society.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I want to shout out my team/friends that step right in and help when its needed !! II must say their names Tracey S, Jamila B, Destiny C, Joanne P, Devra B, Danielle L, Tajh H, Tina M, and My mommy anyone I forgot to mention I Thank you all , for pouring into my passion & purpose for Me and my many businesses 💯🙌🏾🩷.

Website: www.harpertbiz.com

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Image Credits
LMG Photography