Episode 6

06: Keep Your Business Ideas A Secret Until Launch: Here's Why

Published on: 29th February, 2024

Welcome to another episode of the Creative on the Grind Podcast, where your host Deandra dives deep into the essence of nurturing your business ideas in privacy until they're ripe for the reveal. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, personal stories, and strategic insights designed to empower you, the visionary, to protect and cultivate your unique ideas against the odds.

Episode Highlights:

  • The Essence of Your Unique Vision: Discover why the visions and ideas that come to you are uniquely yours to foster and why they may not be immediately understood by those around you.
  • Influence of Friends and Family: Learn about the well-meaning but potentially limiting perspectives of loved ones and how to navigate their fears and doubts while staying true to your vision.
  • The Power of Silence: Unveil the strategic advantage of developing your ideas in solitude, free from external influences and doubts, until they are strong enough to withstand the world's scrutiny.
  • Personal Journey and Insights: Deandra shares her own journey from a budding idea to becoming a pioneer in the balloon decor industry, highlighting the trials, triumphs, and transformative power of belief in one's vision.
  • Strategies for Idea Protection: Practical advice on who to share your budding business ideas with and how to seek constructive feedback without jeopardizing your vision's integrity.
  • Inspirational Takeaways: From Sarah Blakely's masterclass insights to Deandra's personal anecdotes, this episode is packed with motivational stories to encourage you to trust in the visions placed in your heart.

Key Quotes:

  • "Most people won't support you until it's popular to support you."
  • "Your unique vision was gifted to you."
  • "Don't let anyone else's fears come in the way of your growth."

Resources Mentioned:

  • Masterclass app
  • Sarah Blakely's journey with Spanx

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Call to Action:

Embrace the silence and secrecy around your nascent business ideas as a protective cocoon, allowing them to mature and strengthen away from the prying eyes and well-meaning doubts of the world. Trust in the unique vision that has been entrusted to you, and when the time is right, unveil your idea with the confidence and strength it deserves.

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Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to the Creative on the Grind Podcast. Your support helps us bring more empowering content to visionaries like you. Until next time, keep your ideas close, your visions strong, and your creative spirit alive!

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Welcome to 'Creative On The Grind With DeAndra Jalisa,' your go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs looking to conquer the complexities of entrepreneurship, navigate life's challenges, and cultivate the right mindset for success. Join host DeAndra Jalisa, an experienced creative entrepreneur, as she shares her personal experiences and expertise, helping you level up and become your own boss. Tune in for actionable insights, inspirational stories, and practical advice from industry experts, all aimed at unlocking your full creative potential. Join us on this journey to thrive in the world of creative entrepreneurship and make your dreams a reality.

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.