SRQ Magazine | 35 Under 35 Honorees | Javar Baity

JAVAR BAITY

MARKETING DIRECTOR, TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN OF MANATEE

35 Under 35 Honoree - December 2022

Share a recent achievement for which you are the most proud.

Speaker in the recent inaugural TedXBradenton event. I spoke on the power of mentoring across cultures to create a stronger community.

What mistake in your career taught you the biggest lesson?

Not allowing others to help when offered. It is okay for people to help you achieve your goals. Hyper-independence can be a curse if you let it!

Share with us a current topic or trend that you are concerned about at the local level?

Using mentoring to improve the community and affordable housing.

What is your favorite podcast or Youtube channel?

My favorite podcast would have to be Hidden Brain, hosted by journalist Shankar Vedantam. The social science podcast gives an in-depth look into what our known and unknown motivations are, why we interact with one another in the ways we do, and how we can become better people if we allow room for empathy and understanding

Do you have any ridiculous goals in life?

It is a dream of mine to open a state of the art community center which offers the technology, equipment, and dedicated staff to explore any and all interests of those it would serve. I envision music classes with available instruments; a sports facility with updated gear and amenities; a technology lab that includes access to computers, 3d printers, and camera/podcasting equipment; parenting classes and a functioning daycare; and a job placement center.