Today we’d like to introduce you to Adriana Martinez.
Hi Adriana, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
Well, S.E.A Creations & Co started a year ago. At the time that I decided to take this serious, I was working a Full-Time job, 40 plus hours because I still came home thinking about work and answering emails through the night. I would mention the conversation to my husband about starting my own business in the Party industry and I would get that look like “No one cares for that in a small town” but, you know he never really told me to my face. I took the challenge on putting myself out there. researching balloon brands, finding what works and what doesn’t. Constant YouTube videos and I had an amazing Mentor in the Party planning industry that was always so nice and giving me the best advice! Between YouTube and my mentor, I perfected my skills at home, creating garlands in my living room, throwing my kids’ random parties, whether it was Valentines or St. Patrick’s Day, it gave me a reason to practice!
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s been a struggle, finding the balance between spending time with my kids and work, because for me hands-on work starts on Thursday and ends Sunday! So, I spend a good time away from them, so that’s already hard enough. In the end, it’s rewarding, my oldest son will be scrolling through TikTok and he comes across that day’s load of work and he’ll smile and tell me “Look mom I found your balloons”.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Well, I am a Balloon Stylist based out of Ennis, TX. I am known for decorating events with Balloon decor and the latest that has elevated my business to a whole new ball game, Marquee Rentals and Backdrop Rentals. Marquees have definitely put me on the Map for Ellis County and Navarro County, so that is something I am very proud to have and offer now in small towns away from the city.
Can you talk to us about how you think about risk?
The biggest risk, quitting my Monday through Friday job. Hoping that I wouldn’t fail or work hard enough to get my clientele. It was scary, but that fear helped me. If I hadn’t taken that step towards creating my own business, I would still be sitting behind a desk 7-4…and there is definitely nothing wrong with that, I just wanted something more. Something that I could call mine and my kids can be proud of when they see it out in public!
Contact Info:
- Email: seacreationsco@gmail.com
- Instagram: seacreationsco
- Facebook: S.E.A Creations & Co
- Other: TikTok: seacreations_co
