Saavedra Lewis-Sweeting, MBA
Meet Saavedra Lewis-Sweeting, a mother, wife, and a multifaceted powerhouse entrepreneur. With a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Master's Degree in Business Administration (specializing in Marketing), Saavedra is a true trailblazer in both the creative arts and professional industries.
With over a decade of experience as a Corporate Solution Professional at SAP America, Saavedra is an expert in the tech industry. Dedication and determination define Saavedra’s work ethic. When she's not driving innovation in the corporate world, she channels her creativity into her home essential and candle brand, The Heavn Scent Collection, as well as her online clothing store for women, Simply Graceful Boutique. Saavedra's multitasking skills also extend to her roles as a licensed Real Estate Leasing Agent and Notary. In addition, the secretary for both Illustrious Visions Music Group, LLC and Platinum Fades Bridgeport, Inc. which is an upscale Barbershop owned by her husband. Although, she wears multiple hats she gets the most joy from giving back to her community, serving the under privilege and helping people have a better quality of life.
Driven by a passion for creating connections and sparking change, Saavedra is a dynamic force in multiple industries. With a flourishing career in the Chicago fashion scene, Saavedra is a role model for success in the creative arts and professional industries. She continues to build her experience and over the last two decades she maintained her involvement in freelance modeling opportunities, behind the scenes coordinating events/projects and runway coaching. She has modeled for and worked with some of the top photographers, videographers, designers, and beauty teams in the state of Illinois.
As a print/commercial and runway model turned mentor, she exudes expertise in modeling techniques and image consulting, extending her reach to various professional sectors. From her origins as a pageant beauty queen to her current role as a sought-after business consultant and mentor, she continues to inspire aspiring models and professionals alike.
Since relocating from New Orleans, Louisiana to Chicago, she’s made several branding and career accomplishments including walking in countless fashion shows from emerging to major fashion brands, being featured in a hair product commercial for Vital Olive Oil, a feature on the Steve Harvey Show, and being named JET Beauty of the Week for March 2016. She has also competed in over three US and USA Beauty Pageants since 2014. Her latest pageant experience was the 2015 Miss Illinois United States Pageant where she earned the 2015 Miss Multi-Media award.
As seasoned brand management and marketing expert, she brings a strategic approach to meeting the needs of growing businesses. With a unique blend of business acumen and positive energy, she excels at analyzing industry trends and developing tailored strategies for client success. Her passion for relationship management and proven track record makes her a go-to professional for increasing sales, market demand, and consumer satisfaction. While balancing her personal brands and that of her growing clientele, model and CEO Saavedra isn’t only perfecting the image status and PR delivery for her clients but also constantly perfecting her own. She makes it known that she’s a woman of class, poise, and has the knowledge on how to apply a savvy approach to industry consulting.
Determined and business minded, she continues to grow brands with quality exposure and a naturally poised energy to win on various levels. Saavedra has also developed quite a passion for the music business over the years, since playing multiple instruments throughout her life. The passion has since become more than having a talent perspective and has birthed the need to know more from the business side of things. With landing artist interviews, blog features/placements, radio plays and live performances and even operating an indie record label she is eager to get even more involved with the entertainment industry. With her professional background, she plans to continue building meaningful relationships in all areas along with assisting different sources of talent with making the best business decisions.
Despite losing her mother just a few months after giving birth during COVID 2020, she continues to persevere, and display a level of strength that only God could give. Grief is hard and you just never know when it’ll hit you, but Saavedra finds peace knowing that she now has an angel always watching over her and her family.
