Story & Lesson Highlights with Hannah Davis of Denver

Hannah Davis shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.

Hi Hannah, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Ha! Yes! When I think back on my events, there are so many moments I’m genuinely fond of. This season, one of my clients—who happens to be a professional hairstylist—had a particularly memorable one. Her new husband had been growing a mullet, lovingly nicknamed “Mully,” for two years. They secretly planned to sneak away during their reception so she could cut it off.

Watching how committed they were to keeping this under wraps—and witnessing everyone’s reactions—was priceless. There were screams, laughter, and plenty of “finally!” mixed in. Even their 9-month-old daughter paused for a second like she didn’t quite recognize him.

It was such a fun, unexpected moment. I love when I still get surprised with “firsts,” even after all these seasons.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Hannah Davis, and I’m the owner of Evara Events—a Denver-based event planning company that supports all kinds of occasions: weddings, fundraisers, retreats, conferences, appreciation events, vow renewals, and more. Thanks to my background in recruitment, we’ve also expanded into client acquisition services for business owners who want to attract their dream clients.

I started my career in the nonprofit sector where, as you can imagine, wearing a million hats is part of the job description. While my title centered on recruiting our region’s volunteer base, in practice I was also planning and executing appreciation events, trainings, annual fundraisers, and everything in between. It was fast-paced, joy-filled, and very much like drinking from a fire hose. During that time, I was also building the early years of my business.

When I eventually transitioned into full-time business ownership, I realized I’d never be fulfilled choosing just one lane in the event world. I love the heart-centered work of wedding planning. I’m deeply passionate about the complexity and mission-driven nature of corporate and nonprofit events. And I find so much joy in the celebrations that fall somewhere in between. So I’ve made the intentional choice not to limit myself. As long as my heart is in it, I’m the solution for anything that blends celebration with flawless organization.

Appreciate your sharing that. Let’s talk about your life, growing up and some of topics and learnings around that. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
Perfectionism. I know — it sounds ironic coming from an event planner — but it’s something that’s shaped me in really meaningful ways. Since grade school, that drive to get everything just right has helped me develop some of my strongest traits: meticulous attention to detail, a strong work ethic, and the willingness to go the extra mile to make something exceptional. But I’ve learned that holding onto perfectionism too tightly can actually get in the way. Releasing it doesn’t mean letting go of high standards — it means trusting that those qualities are already ingrained in me. It gives me room to be more present, flexible, and creative — which ultimately makes me better for my clients and for myself.

If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
You don’t have to have everything figured out. (You’re going to change your mind and go in different directions at least a zillion times anyway.) It’s okay to loosen your grip a little — that little perfectionist bug you carry around is doing its best, but it’s also dragging a tiny anxiety monster along for the ride. You’ll learn that the pauses, pivots, and waiting periods aren’t setbacks — they’re where a lot of growth actually happens. So breathe, stay curious, and trust that it all adds up.

So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Is the public version of you the real you?
I love this question. Yes — for better or worse, what you see is what you get. I hope my vulnerability and unapologetic nature make clients feel comfortable with me as we head toward their big moment, but I also know it might mean I’m not everyone’s cup of tea — and that’s okay. When you’re with me (personally or professionally), you’re getting the same woman who rescues worms from a hot sidewalk, speaks hard truths with love, shares her voice openly, and somehow ends up invited to your mom’s Christmas dinner. There’s not much difference between the heel-wearing Hannah and the sweatpants-on-the-couch Hannah.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
Ah, legacy is such a funny thing, right? Because you hope your friends say you were loyal and dependable. And you know your parents are going to say you were the best kiddo in the world. I hope my husband would still call be his best friend and my daughter would say she had a cheerleader in her corner from the moment she was born. But secretly, a story I would hope would be told is the first time I stood up for what I believed in. I’ll set the scene – we lived in a quiet, tight-knit community just north of Denver. I remember growing up and playing in the open spaces behind our house after school. When I was in maybe 4th or 5th grade, a developer began construction on part of the open space to build some townhomes. The gall! I asked my dad how they get the field mice out of their homes before they start digging. Because when you’re 9, you’d never imagine they don’t take the field mice into consideration! When he told me that they don’t I was furious and sad. What do you mean they don’t?! So, I got out my purple plastic ruler and taped to it a piece of printer paper and made my first protest sign “Save the Field Mice”, it said. I marched up and down the sidewalk with my sign across the street from the construction, protest of one, until my dad found out what I was doing and had me hang up my protest shoes. It was silly, but my efforts were heartfelt. I hope that I’ll be remembered for empowering the underdog and speaking up for who and what I believe in.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://evaraeventsdesign.com
• Instagram: colorado.eventplanner
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahbelichdavis/

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NJ Duncan Photography
MALLORY SHORTER PHOTOGRAPHY
Golden Soul Media
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