Enneagram 3, heart-led Aries, and forever romanticizing the process. I built my first business with $500 and a dream, and turned balloons into booked-out months, six-figure years, and a personal rebrand that changed everything.
ONCE UPON A TIME
So I started styling balloons on the side. No business plan, just vision (and my apartment floor as my first studio). I spent nights learning, creating, and figuring things out as I went. What started as a creative outlet quickly turned into a real business with booked-out weekends, six-figure revenue, and national clients who trusted my eye.
That “little idea” gave me a front-row seat to what it really takes to build something from nothing—and just how powerful it is when passion meets strategy.
After growing a business from my apartment floor to working with national brands like Fabletics, Fashion Nova, Verizon, Ipsy, Netflix, Poshmark to name a few. I realized what I loved most wasn’t just the design, it was the building. I found myself obsessed with the backend: crafting offers, setting up systems, mapping out client flows, and making sure everything behind the scenes felt just as elevated as the visuals.
It wasn’t just about pretty balloons or viral installs, it was about clarity, positioning, and creating something that could actually work without burning me out. I taught myself how to automate, how to market in a way that felt natural, and how to build a brand that people trusted before we even spoke.
Now, I help other women do the same, turning their scattered ideas into soft, scalable businesses that feel like home. Businesses rooted in clarity, supported by structure, and designed to grow—without sacrificing your peace in the process.
Enneagram 3, type A as they come... but I live for an ice cream come and swear I liked blush pink before anyone else.
Top: Nyla my child. Left, me in the wild Right: Rose All Day Baby!!!
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DeAndra is the founder of The Olive League and The Soft Method. After leaving her HR job at an interior design firm, she built a six-figure creative brand from her apartment floor, leading to partnerships with Fabletics, Fashion Nova, Netflix, Verizon, Ipsy, and more. Now, she helps creatives turn their skills into soft, scalable businesses
Became a Wedding Planner and Floral Designer while working full-time in corporate
I got laid off from job and decided to never allow anyone to have that much power of me so I decided to become my own boss!
I launch my bespoke balloon business party shop avenue and scaled it to six-figures in a year.
I was flown out to NYC to design for Ipsy's Creators day, best weekend of my life!
I launched my first blog on my 30th birthday during the pandemic after years of putting it off. One of the best things I ever did!
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I decided I wanted to turn my blog into a online business to help creatives with resources to grow their businesses.
Launched my Youtube Channel, first online course and coaching business.
Launched My First Podcast! I finally achieved a goal i've been wanting for a long time.
Story is still being written.
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From my early days as an entrepreneur to empowering creatives in business today, each moment represents the passion and dedication I bring to helping others succeed.
Your at-a-glance guide to where I stand on all the truly important things.
Strawberry Shortcake
Oprah, Michael B Jordan, Meghan Markle
Real Housewives of ATL, Jersey Shoer FV
Interior Designer! I love HGTV
Puerto Rico and Hawaii
Chai Latte or Rose'
My Night Time Routine
Green smoothies... and nachos.
Beach, beach, baby
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