Today we’d like to introduce you to Susan Smallwood.
Hi Susan, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
On March 4, 2020, I hosted my first Caviar event inside a newly opened Caviar lounge in Hollywood!
Two years later, I started my LaGrandeCaviar brand! On June 12th, 2022, I launched LaGrandeCaviar at the Baltimore Inner Harbor Marina! July 2022, I presented my LaGrandeCaviar Grand Lux Caviar bar for Celebrity housewife Teresa Guidice on RHONJ for Teresa’s surprise bridal shower!
Slowly but surely, my LaGrandeCaviar Custom-themed Caviar bar and Pop-up Tasting x Etiquette are catching on! Last month, January 2024, I presented my LaGrandeCaviar bar onboard the Biscayne Lady yacht charter in front of the Nasdaq Presidents Club.
TV One purchased the largest order to date to give out to participants. The Urban One Honors is televised in ATL! On Jan. 27th, I presented my LaGrandeCaviar Grand Lux Caviar bar onboard the WORLD’S FIRST MEGAYACHT VENUE, the Luxurious Seafair!
Nine years ago, I was released from Federal Prison. I started my own production company, Grandiosity Events! This year, we are celebrating our 8th annual Celebrity Charity PoloXJazz! Last September 23rd, TV Personality JUDGE Mathis was our host!
I am the first Black woman with a Caviar Brand and producing PoloXJazz Events! Our legacy is every LIFE we touch in a Grand way! Ooh la la!
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?
The road has not been easy. It was challenging rebuilding my life after Federal Prison. I survived an abusive relationship. I am on a continuous journey of healing from the inside out.
I went financially broke. Sold practically everything for pennies on the dollar to rebuild my life and my brand. I never gave up! I believed in myself and I fell in love with myself! My passion is elevating GRAND experiences for anyone interested in learning about the game of Polo and Caviar!
In the blink of an eye, our life can change, LiveLifeGrand ™️ every day!
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I specialize in curating specialty custom-themed LaGrandeCaviar Grand Lux Caviar bars and pop-up Tasting x Etiquette!
My brand brings grand experiences and grand energy! What sets me apart is that I make the world of Caviar and Polo interesting fun and educational! Not snobby.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success is a mindset. It’s how we feel about ourselves at the end of the day! It’s how many lives we touch. Our legacy is every LIFE we touch in a GRAND way! Ooh la la!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.Lagrandecaviar.com
- Instagram: @LaGrandeCaviar
- Facebook: GrandiosityEvents
- Linkedin: Susan Smallwood
Image Credits
Marc Phelan
