Meet Maria & Jesus Cabezas | Event stylists & balloon artists

We had the good fortune of connecting with Maria & Jesus Cabezas and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maria & Jesus, any advice for those thinking about whether to keep going or to give up?
Running a business is no small task especially as a husband and wife. The daily grind to create content, answer inquiries, design, build, market our business and provide the utmost perfect service for each of our clients is a constant struggle for us. We strive constantly to be the best version of ourselves, continue to grow along with our business and put out the best possible product we can. With that said this comes with great sacrifice both physical and emotional and although this can be draining at times the ultimate reward and reason why we keep going is to see the vision and goals of what was just an idea come to life. Having our three small daughters watch us grow this business shows them that extremely hard work and sacrifice can allow you to achieve anything you want. Allowing them to see the fruits of our labor is one of the most rewarding things we can ever attain from running this business and they are the main motivators and driving force to continue showing up every day.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
We are a family owned and operated event styling company serving Southwest Florida & surrounding areas. We specialize in balloon installations, prop and backdrop rentals. We create one of a kind, personalized set ups for virtually any occasion. What sets us apart from others is that we are present. From the moment you inquire about an event you have a one on one experience with no long waits for a reply or answer to any question. We strive to ensure that you feel you are getting the best possible experience from the moment you contact us to the moment we set up your event. We are most proud of our customer service and ever-changing design ideas. We did not make it to where we are today overnight. Although we have grown dramatically, we still have a lot to grow and no it was not an easy task to say the least. However, we work endlessly to create events we are proud of. We take a lot of time building and designing to make sure our clients are satisfied every step of the way.

Like with any other profession as artists we have struggled and been faced with constant scrutiny, however through our unsurpassable drive to be the best version of ourselves we have made it this far. Many times, providing the best service possible comes with its difficulties. Which is why overtime we have learned the importance of setting clear and concise boundaries, the event industry can leave you feeling burnt out; by setting boundaries we are valuing our time, our work and our talent. Another important lesson that we’ve learned along the way is that not every client is for you and that is totally okay, it’s important to work with others who value your time and efforts.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Moving from Miami to Naples, although only two hours away seems like an entirely different world. Whenever we have friends over, we definitely enjoy eating out. We’d definitely do Bonita Brunch for breakfast, that place is so good! One of our favorite spots is also 7th Ave social so we’d definitely take them there for the shrimp and grits + drinks. It’s Naples so you have to go to the beach, it’s a lot calmer here than back home in Miami. There’s also a lot of outdoor activities in our area, we could go hiking, ATV riding, or my husband’s favorite – fishing.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
The term it takes a tribe is understatement for the amount of help and assistance it takes to run a small business. None of this would be possible without the help of our family & close friends. From our family helping us every single weekend with taking care of our girls to our friends helping us market our business as well as spread our name in every possible way. This business can be exhausting but we have the biggest support system constantly helping us and driving us to do and be better every day.

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Image Credits
Villar Studios Pine & Forge