She inspires me....and I know she will inspire you too! Here is her story:
Tell us about your business:
"My business is called Parties On Purpose which
is children's party and event planning company. We are a service for
busy moms and dads that would like to plan an amazing party for their
child but may not have the time or may need a little help. Each of our
themed parties includes a fun activity that celebrates the birthday
child's friendships and all of their guests get to participate! We also
provide services for companies that plan family or kids events."
What did you do in your past life...before you launched your business?
"I worked as a Retail Manager and Area Manager
for Estee Lauder, Mac Cosmetics and L'Occitane for a total of 15 years.
While being a wife and raising 2 daughters, balancing my home life and
work became more challenging especially since I was traveling so much.
My heart and my head told me to do something a different. I have always
had a love for children, so I opened an in home daycare. It was hard
work but very fulfilling and best of all I could finally stay home with
my kids. While running New Discoveries for almost 2 years, I became a
Girl Scout leader and Worship Leader/ Dance Teacher for a Children's
Ministry. Little did I know, all of these experiences lead me to my
true passion...children's entertainment and planning."
What made you decide to take the leap into being a business owner?
"I have always wanted to be a business owner.
Working in retail for many years and given the opportunity and the
responsibility of running theses accounts really gave me a taste of how
it is to run a business. When I opened my first MAC store in Philly, it
was the best experience ever. Through the different stages of it's
construction, ordering, organizing, hiring of staff and training, I just
imaged opening my own store one day!"
What has been your greatest professional success to date?
"My greatest success truly is when I get
feedback on how the birthday child and friends had such an amazing time
or when parents are so happy and are less stressed during the
celebration. Also, being able to provide services for such great
organizations as Desert Ridge Marketplace, The Boys and Girls Club of
greater Scottsdale, Windgate Ranch, Aviano, Fireside at Desert Ridge and
many more."
How about the biggest "lesson learned"?
"My biggest lesson has been "focus". In the
beginning stages of building my business I was being pulled in many
directions and doing everything and being everywhere. When I finally
looked at my life and scaled back and had a razor like focus on my
priorities...God, family, business, so many opportunities opened up for
Parties On Purpose. If I had to give advice to someone starting a
business it would be to set your "office hours", set your goals the day
before, have a clean and organized office or work area and stay focused.
It is amazing what one can achieve with a few hours of focused time,
even if it's just 2 hours. Your hard work and dedication will surely
pay off!"
What is next on the horizon for your business?
"We have many things in the works including
partnering with more companies, adding more themes, hiring more staff
and one little secret thing that we will start working on in 2013. More
news to follow!"
Where can we find you when you are not being Super Business Owner Woman??
"When I am not being "Super Business Owner
Woman", I am the mini van driver, cook, dish washer and homework
helper...ha-ha! You can also find me hiking, watching Bravo, reading,
dancing and singing!"
If we were to run into you at a cocktail party, what would be your "party trick"?
"Wow, wish I had a trick. Guess I'd be dancing, even at a cocktail party!"
When someone asks you to tell a joke, what is your "go-to" one-liner?
"No one would ask me that, I'm not very
good...ha-ha! I am usually one of the funny ones in the group but not
with jokes. Just with comments or stories. Maybe that will be one of
my goals...to learn some one-liners!! Maybe they have a book in the
library...One-liners for dummies!"
If you could go back in time, what would you tell your 18 year-old self?
"After I gave myself a hug and a kiss, I would
tell myself that you can do anything in life as long as you believe in
yourself, set goals and stay focused. Continue to be true to yourself,
have good character, help those in need and have faith in God always!"Inspired? Want to learn more about Parties on Purpose? Check out their website at www.partiesonpurpose.com
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