Things I Wish I Knew Before Taking Over The Party Palace

When I purchased The Party Palace in January 2020, I thought I knew what I was getting into.

After all, I had managed the company for years.

Then just weeks later, the world shut down.

In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned from taking over one of the longest-running character entertainment companies in the country. From leadership and hiring to contracts, copycats, company culture, and surviving some of the most challenging moments in business ownership.

I also share some of The Party Palace’s history, including its connection to Pixie Dust Boutique and the legacy that came with purchasing a nearly 19-year-old company.

Whether you’re a business owner, performer, entrepreneur, or someone chasing a dream of your own, this episode is full of honest lessons learned the hard way.

✨ Sometimes success isn’t explosive growth. Sometimes success is simply refusing to quit.

Listen now and join the conversation.

What is it REALLY like running a princess and character entertainment company behind the scenes? 👑✨

In this episode of the Party Princess Podcast, Lelah Clifford sits down with Michaela Vivona, owner of A Dream Is A Wish Parties LLC in New York, for a fun, honest, and sometimes spicy conversation about the character entertainment industry.

Whether you’re a performer, business owner, cosplayer, parent, or someone who loves the magic behind the scenes, this episode gives a real look into the world of character entertainment from two experienced company owners.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation!

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This week’s episode is a little more personal and a lot less polished.

After a difficult couple of weeks filled with bad news, sickness, burnout, and trying to balance life behind the scenes, I wanted to sit down and have a real conversation about what people don’t see behind running a character entertainment company.

In this episode, I’m talking about:
✨ burnout in creative industries
✨ the pressure of always being “on”
✨ balancing personal struggles while running a business
✨ showing up imperfectly instead of disappearing completely
✨ protecting your peace and creativity
✨ why I still continue creating magic after decades

Sometimes the strongest thing you can do is simply keep showing up.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or burnt out lately… this episode is for you. 💛