Party Princess Magazine Spring 2020

Let’s talk about the coronavirus pg. 4

Jeshka Yurash Entertainer Profile pg. 22

Transitioning to Virtual Content

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Spring Edition

Letter from the Editor Welcome to the first issue of Party Princess Magazine! This magazine was born out of a need for a source of reliable information designed specifically for Party Princesses and Small Business owners. During these trying times we seek to be a source of hope and comfort for all Princesses stuck in their towers.

I would like to thank all of you readers for inspiring us, and making my lifelong dreams of starting a magazine a reality. I would also like to thank my amazing business partner Dulcinea, for being a constant source of support and inspiration, and always being willing to think outside of the box.

I hope that this issue gives you a sense of solace during these uncertain times, and maybe even puts a smile on your face.

Grace O’Malley

In this Issue Current Events 4 | Let’s Talk about the Coronavirus 8 | Virtual Content

Princess Life 7| 12| 10| 16| 15|

Fulfill your Dreams 5 ways to store your wigs Playing the Part Face Painting Practice The Path of Least Resistance

Real Life 20| Happiness Within 10| Playing the Part: Abby Gough 11| Skills to work on in Quarantine

LET’S TALK ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS

Article By: Grace O’Malley

As I am writing this I am currently on Day Three of my quarantine. A few weeks ago I would have spent my weekends being a Princess and spreading joy as a staple of my job. It seems that the world has been shut down overnight, and for the Party Entertainment industry, an industry with a usually steady demand of clients, this is a huge economic blow. According to Business Insider, it is estimated “that the economic impact of the disease in the best-case scenario may total $2.4 trillion in lost global gross domestic product.”

As with any Global Recession, small businesses will be affected disproportionately to larger corporations like Apple, or Google, although no industry is immune to the economic effects of the pandemic. In times such as these, it is important to find resources to soften the blow and adapt to the circumstances presented.

Governmental Aid Depending on the level of quarantine in your region, governmental aid will differ.

However, on a Federal Level, the IRS has extended the payment deadline to June 15. You must still file by the April 15th deadline, or request an extension.

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The US Department of Small Business Administration is offering disaster loans to select states with a 3.75% interest rate.

“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact”. Small Business Owners are encouraged to apply on the website.

State and Local Governments differ in the aid available. Some states, like California, offer claims for unemployment, disability, and paid family leave. Be sure to check out your state’s resources. As the situation progresses, State Governments are more likely to provide aid, so even if your state does not currently offer aid, that can change quickly.

often says “take three deep breaths and go with the flow.” Take this time to slow down, and appreciate what matters most to you. There are still things you can do to work on your company, work on your media presence, brush up on your Balloon Menu or your Face Painting skills (I know for a fact my menu is four years old). Remember that when this has finally passed, plenty of children will be more than excited to have us Princesses back in their lives. We are not going anywhere.

Commercial Aid Facebook is offering grants to small business owner amidst the pandemic. Little information has been released, however you can sign up for updates through the website.

Zoom is also another company whose services are being used more frequently during the pandemic. This service can be used to hold meetings while maintaining social distancing standards.

Adapting your Technique The Coronavirus has caused all of us Princesses to adapt, and many of us are turning to virtual content to fill the gap in our lives caused by the virus. We have another article on pg. 7 about the specifics of adapting your services to a virtual platform, and the pros and cons of each platform.

While it can be frustrating to watch your business or company suffer from something that is out of your control, it is important to do what my co-editor Dulcinea

About the Author: Grace O’Malley is a bay area native and has been in the Party Entertainment Industry for eight years. She is currently a full-time College Student in Graphic Design and a full-time Nanny. Grace has been a Professional Princess since 2018, and is looking forward to expanding her skills into being a professional mermaid. In her free time Grace enjoys watching Disney Channel Original Movies and dancing.

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Making Dreams Come True “Have faith in your dreams and someday Your rainbow will come smiling through No matter how your heart is grieving If you keep on believing The dream that you wish will come true”

As a Princess, making dreams come true is literally the job description. We bring smiles and joy to others, and get paid for it! For the longest time, I have wanted to be a Professional Princess. I remember my obsession started when I was thirteen when I became hooked on researching the world of professional character acting. It seemed like my dreams were out of reach, how could I be a Princess if my mom was still driving me to gigs? As I grew up, my dreams became more attainable with a driver’s license and steady income. I could achieve things I could not before, like driving myself to gigs, and affording a website.

So much of our lives is about granting the wishes of others, and as women, we often center our lives around taking care of other people. In my day job as a Nanny, my whole career centers on pouring out myself into others. It can be a challenge to prioritize self care. Adulthood can be tedious and boring, but I believe that part of achieving happiness as an adult is granting yourself the unattainable wishes of your younger self. This means buying yourself the Winnie the Pooh collection you’ve always wanted, or picking up a skill that you couldn’t afford before.

Think about the things that you have always wanted to do, but were for whatever reason barred from doing. For me this means investing in dance lessons, practicing Spanish, and investing in a professional silicone mermaid tail. For my mom this meant singing in Choir as an adult, and a Musical Theatre show.

For my boyfriend this meant taking a week off work to play his favorite video game, World of Warcraft, when it was released a second time. It’s perfectly fine if it seems crazy or unrealistic, oftentimes there are versions of our dreams that are more attainable that will make us just as happy. For Example, it may be too late to become a principal dancer in a Ballet Company, but you can still take the open classes at your local studio.

So what does this mean for you? It takes a few steps to achieve your dreams.

1. Have Vision for Your Life Think about your dream life, what do you envision yourself doing? Are you climbing in the Rocky Mountains?

Are you performing onstage? Are you on a beach in the Bahamas? This is your fantasy, so go crazy and dream big.

2. Keep it Realistic Now that you have your ideal vision for your life, find a way to make it achievable and realistic. Keep it simple, what part of your vision exactly brought you joy?

Now apply that to something tangible in your life.

@mermaidshannon in the Grand Aquarium TODI in Belgium is a person who makes dreams come true.

Oftentimes, I think Parents are excluded from this narrative, as their lives become centered around raising their children. And while parenthood is noble and important work, I think it’s still important to maintain a sense of identity not centered on your children. In my experience in childcare, the children that look up to their parents the most are the ones with parents that set an example by accomplishing their goals. In my first Nanny Family the Mother worked at Kahn Academy as a teacher, and the Father worked in Apple News. To this day I look up to them as examples for how to live a fulfilling life. Their love for their child was so tangible and pure, but they still accomplished amazing things in their careers. I never want to invalidate the struggles of parenthood, or how life altering a decision it is, but I would encourage everyone to work on building a balance to their lives.

While I personally love Cinderella and think she has many lessosn to teach us about kindness, I am glad we live in an age where we have more agency, and do not need to be rescued by others. One of the problems espoused by our culture is the idea that dreams are something that happen to you, not something you work towards. This is disheartening, because if dreams are out of our control, that means they may never come true.

3. Break it down Now that you have an achievable goal break it down to smaller steps. What are the steps towards your dream that you can take today? A week from now? Create a detailed plan for everything that needs to happen in order for you to make your dreams a reality.

4. Actually do it This is by far the hardest part. Somedays working towards something that is far away will feel impossible, but when it does, keep your original vision in mind. Oftentimes when I am frustrated with school I imagine myself at my graduation, and it motivates me to get the work in front of me finished.

I hope that this article gives you some momentum in achieving your dreams. I wish you all many dreams come true.

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Transitioning to Virtual Content With the Coronavirus and quarantine in full swing, many Princess Companies have turned to virtual content as a way to make up for displaced income. You may be wondering, how does this even work? Is there a market for this?

The truth is that while there may be an increased market for virtual content due to the quarantines, all Princess companies are competing for the same virtual real estate.

Normally, there is little competition among companies, as our clientele base is separated geographically, however now that all companies are facing displacement of income, we are all struggling to adjust. This has caused some friction within our small community, and some companies are pointing fingers for “stealing ideas�. It’s important to remember that during this time, we are still role models to our communities, and we must display integrity at all times. Shifting the blame of your frustrations onto other companies is unproductive, and does nothing to help your situation.

There are several options for transferring your services online, such as Livestreams, personalized birthday messages, and video chats with the birthday child. Several platforms can be used for live streams such as Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube. The user experience is essentially the same, so I would recommend using the platform in which you have the most audience. To avoid copyright infringement, refrain from using Disney music, but rather sing acapella, or use basic whimsical background music. Activities you can do during a live stream are limited, but what most companies are doing are storytimes, singing and interacting with the audience. Be sure to properly advertise your Livestream beforehand, reaching out to your regional audience platforms. I advertise your live streams in local Mom Groups on Facebook.

For personalized video messages, be sure to include a personalized statement to the birthday child. Include their name, a few facts about them, and something you have in common.

You will be sure to brighten their day during these dark times. Pricing for personalized video messages should be lower than video chats,

as they take less effort and are not as interactive of a product.

For video chats, use the same basic framework as personalized videos, but be sure to be flexible as your birthday child will want to engage with you. Have answers on hand for why you are in a house and not a castle, and make sure they are relevant to the character you are playing. If the child tries to steer the conversation towards the virus steer them back to happier thoughts, you are here to put a smile on their face and be a positive distraction from what is happening in the world.

In light of things that are happening in the world, it’s important to keep doing the things you can to make your situation better, and as Princesses, our job is to do exactly that.

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Playing the Part: An interview with Abby Gough Playing the Part is a regional preview of Actreses with diverse backgrounds based in the Party Entertainment Industry. Abby Gough is an Irish/ Chinese American Actress based in Houston Texas who has performed in regional theatre and various Princess Companies.

Tell me a little more about your performance background?

I have been performing since I was nine years old. I started out singing in Pop and Country. I kept my focus on singing until I was about 16, and I recorded albums and singles. At 17 I won a CMA for my single Tennessee. After this, I decided I wanted to return to Theatre, and I accomplished one of my dream roles as Audrey in the Little Shop of Horrors. I have been a professional Performer ever since. I ran my own Princess company from ages 18 to 21, which gave me great experience in the industry. Most recently I have started a video calling business, The Virtual Princess Party.

How does that experience translate into your Character Acting philosophy?

I feel like because I know how to develop characters on stage, I use that same development in character performance. I study the characters, the questions, the answers. It truly does help to have a theatrical background.

What issues with bias have you run into as a Bi-Racial woman in the Entertainment Industry?

I definitely feel like I have lost roles because of my background. When I auditioned for West Side Story, the company was also doing Beauty and the Beauty, I auditioned and heard about Beauty and the Beast. I said, “I will definitely come and audition for that”. They looked at me with shock like “who are you auditioning for” “I’m gonna be Belle”. And they responded “I’d think you’d be a great Moana” The crazy thing is this same thing

happened again a year later. i was at an audition for Beauty adn the Beast and the director came up to me afterwards and said “Hey if they ever made a Moana Musical you would be perfect for that” I don’t think people intend to come across this way, but maybe they should think these things through before saying them. While I love Moana, I was auditioning for Belle.

How do you personally make the characters you play come to life?

I try to relate them to myself as much as I can, although I am obviously not a mermaid, but there are little things about each character that you can identify with. For example, The Little Mermaid has a drive, a passion for something greater. I feel that same passion in my own life.

What Disney Princess do you identify with the most?

I do identify with Moana. I feel like there is something pulling me towards my destiny. I feel like I am destined for things outside of Houston.

Is Diversity Important to you in the entertainment industry?

Yes definitely, sometimes on auditions they will put a disclaimer for colorblind casting, but it does not translate to the stage. Diversity doesn’t only belong in the ensemble, it is also in the leads. It’s not equal opportunity if we are only represented in the background.

What is one thing you would change about the Character Acting Industry?

I would change how we treat each other. I wish owners would get along better, things get so competitive, even if we are not in the same state.

I feel like we should be more supportive and help each other out.

Stuck in Your Tower?

Pad your Resume “And so I’ll read a book Or maybe two or three I’ll add a few new paintings to my gallery I’ll play guitar and knit And cook and basically Just wonder when will my life begin?”

a Princess, knowing Graphic Design directly benefits your company as you can increase your media engagement and create stunning graphics for ads, websites, and posters. Currently, Shaw Academy is offering free media and graphic design courses. I highly recommend checking them out. If you don’t want to splurge on Adobe Creative Cloud, Gravit, Lucidpress, and Canva are completely free and mirror many of the same functions.

One of the lessons I learned from Rapunzel is that you can still work on yourself even if you are locked away. I’m sure that right now most of us feel like her, and are feeling a bit of cabin fever. However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t keep yourself busy. Look at this time as an opportunity to give yourself some new skills that you didn’t have before. 3. Work on your Flexibility Flexibility is one of the most underrated aspects 1. Learn a New Language of a healthy life. If you are inflexible it can attriBeing fluent in another language is an extreme- bute to poor posture, mobility, and even back ly beneficial skill in general. Personally, I have and knee pain. Flexibility is one of the ways I used Spanish in my life as a Princess at gigs, or- relieve stress, and I can do it completely inside. dering food, enjoying movies, and world travel.

English is my first language, but having another 4. Learn to Read Music/ Play a New Instrument language under my belt has opened the world up Granted this only works if you have an instruto me in ways it couldn’t before. Learning a lan- ment in the house currently, or have access guage is far more accessible now, from learning to buying one. However, studies show that apps to books, to an abundance of media, you learning to play an instrument is beneficial can learn a new language from the comfort of to our cognitive abilities, and is like a menyour home. Duolingo and Rosetta Stone are the tal workout. Learning to read and play music primary virtual teaching programs, however, is like learning another language in a lot of Duolingo is free while Rosetta Stone requires ways, and also comes in handy as a Princess. a subscription. One way to get around this is Being able to play the ukulele at my parties to see if your library card covers access to on- adds a personal touch that a BlueTooth speakline learning resources such as Rosetta Stone. I er doesn’t. I recommend checking out free would also recommend going on Amazon and music flashcard apps to work on your skills. looking for used language textbooks. This is an affordable way to assure that you are learning Working on my own skills is one way I find sothe proper grammar and usage of the language. lace in these unprecedented times. While these skills listed are ones I think are valuable, I would 2. Graphic Design encourage all of you to discover your own interI might be biased towards this skill as I am a ests, and what will be beneficial to your business.

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5 Ways to Store your Wigs

Written By: Grace O’Malley

Wigs are a staple aspect of the Party Princess Industry. Between the wear and tear of different performers, wig care can be a challenge. Here are five different ways you can Store your Wigs.

The Quick and Dirty: Tucked inside a Wig Cap/ Plastic Bag This is by far the quickest way to store your wigs, although it may damage them over time compared to other storage methods. Simply tuck the hair of the wig into a wig cap, making sure all curls are contained, and seal it inside a plastic bag.

The Portable: Collapsible Wig Stands Collapsible Wig Stands are a new way to store wigs.

It is exactly what it sounds like, and can be found in Amazon. These stands are portable, collapsible and great for times when you need to set up a portable dressing room or studio for events.

There are many options for wig storage, but what is important is to find what works for your company and what keeps your wigs looking fresh every time.

The Economical: Wig Cap and Shoe Box This method may keep the shape and integrity of the wig more than a plastic bag, but it is still economical if you don’t want to spend money on the more expensive options. Use the same wig cap tucking method and instead place your wig gently in your shoebox. This method is useful for efficient storage space, as the boxes can easily be stacked and moved around.

The Closet Master: Wig Hangers Wig hangers are exactly what they sound like and can be hung up in a closet space. I highly recommend these for heavy or long wigs as they do not bunch up the hair and let it hang freely. Be careful to give space in between each wig and make sure it is supported properly.

The Classic: Mannequin Heads These are by far the most popular ways to store wigs, and for a good reason. Mannequin Heads are great for proper wig maintenance, allowing access on all sides, as well as providing an idea of what they will look like on the performers head. The only downside of these is that they can be easily toppled over if not secure and require a lot of space.

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The Path of Least Resistance Written By: Dulcinea Dumont

Do you want to launch a successful entertainment business, but have no idea where to begin? Maybe you have an amazing idea, but have cold feet or are afraid to take off because of the lack of capital.

Perhaps you feel you don’t know how to begin. I understand the frustration as I have been there myself.

I started from nothing and while having no idea where to begin, I started by doing research on what was successful for other performers. I took what I liked about their offerings and created my own package. It took tedious hours of self-education to achieve the level of skill that I sought after to receive consistent customer satisfaction. I wanted to be a 5-star service provider and if that’s something you want as well then I am here to help.

Essentially, it boils down to this: if you can keep a crowd of kids entertained, you’re worth every penny. This article will break down how to achieve success in the children’s entertainment industry, whether you are looking to be a clown, princess, superhero, magician, or all of the above.

I launched my company with the intention of making every girl feel like a princess no matter what their background is. Here at The Art of Happy Kids, we blend together magic from all aspects of life, based on the principles of mindfulness, joy, and laughter.

My employees come from many different ethnic backgrounds, but we use colorblind casting and have them play a myriad of characters. Sometimes customers prefer more accurate casting, but for our audience, the people who resonate with our

purpose, parents and children alike appreciate the idea that truly anyone can embody the spirit of their favorite princess. Our mission is to teach princesses everywhere that being a princess comes from within. I invite you to ask yourself what you want the purpose of your company to be. Start by asking what your passions are. Listen to your gut, that still small voice within, and let it guide you to your answer.

Now that you have your company’s purpose aligned with your passions, set a vision of what you will have accomplished a year from now. By setting a vision, you have given yourself a North Star to follow when you get off track. From my own experience of watching others outgrow their passions, connecting your actions to your vision is the path of least resistance to achieving your goals.

I will not sugar coat it for you, building a business from the ground up is not an easy climb. When you have doubts or fears, remember that life isn’t happening to you and that you have control over your own actions.

When I started it was less than ideal. I was a new mom to two little ones, with 100$ in my bank account and plenty of excuses. I couldn’t have done this without my husband who supported me every step of the way. I started by researching what made my local Princess Businesses so successful.

I asked myself, what were they doing, and why was it working? It boiled down to this: attractive online presence, and maintaining four categories of entertainment. These categories break down into Character Offering, Face Painting, Balloon Twisting, and Magic Shows. I decided I would master these four categories. I started with Balloon

Balloon Animals by working on 15 main designs and practicing in the local park. This led to networking opportunities that led to my first gigs. I was flexible, shopped for the best deals, and spent wisely. I used the deposit to buy my costumes for parties and played characters that felt out of the box like Elmo. This led to many five-star reviews since I strived to go above and beyond what my competition was doing.

Make peace with the fact that you are a beginner and the idea that you will fail. Look at failure as an opportunity for feedback and growth. After trying multiple avenues of entertainment, I learned the pros and cons of each method. With Balloon Animals, I suggest making simple designs beforehand and making complex designs on the spot. With Face Painting, start with smaller designs based on simple shapes. Face painting smaller designs is a better option than spending too much time learning the larger designs. Parents want simple, cute, and fast. Create an easy menu with popular designs, like unicorns, princess crowns, and superheroes. For Magic Tricks, learn a few simple tricks that you can work into a storytime. Remember to have fun and stay relaxed while performing. In order to be successful in the Party Princess Industry its important that you love what you do, as that passion will drive you to grow your clientele base and will set you apart from the competition.

I recommend Squarespace, Go Daddy, and Wix. A professionally shot video is a great addition to a website and showcases the spirit of your company. Consider reaching out to professional venues to partner for corporate events, high scale clients, and even weddings. When picking your employees, reach out to small musical theatre companies, like regional theatre, and ask to place an ad. Actresses have many transferable skills such as wig care, show makeup, and performance skills.

I believe that the goal of the Party Princess Industry is to lift each other up and achieve our full potential. Resources like Party Princess Magazine are here to help you on your journey as a small business owner; remember to subscribe to receive the best content. I wish you success in your small businesses and that you bring joy to many little princesses.

My experience with marketing, like growing my entertainment skills, started small and grew slowly. I started with Thumbtack, a marketing program for self-employed individuals. Thumbtack is perfect for small businesses with limited capital, as you get free credit to grow your business. Remember to ask your first clients to leave reviews, and put up your best pictures of you in action, as that makes your profile your desirable. Once you have successfully booked your first ten parties, consider investing in the Premiere Pro Level on GigSalad, which is a search engine for entertainers. This website led to a huge increase in my clientele base and many initial gigs.

Once you are ready to expand your business and hire employees, make sure to have a year’s worth of reviews and roughly $5000 saved for legal fees, payroll fees, and materials such as costumes, face painting, and balloon animals. Some examples of the legal fees that you will incur include worker’s compensation, liability insurance, and a business license. For a professional and stunning website,

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Written By: Dulcinea Dumont

Happiness Within

What is happiness, and how do we obtain it? Is it something that we feel once we achieve our goals?

Perhaps when rewarded with material fulfillment we get a small taste, then get stuck wanting more.

Meditation teaches us that happiness lies within us and that we are enough; all we have to do is surrender to something bigger than ourselves. For some, meditation is easy, for others, it’s extremely difficult. As a yoga instructor and spiritual coach, I would love to help guide you in finding a method that works for you.

My main advice is this: let go of what you can’t control and take control of what you can. What you can’t control is not worth your mental energy. In order to be in the driver’s seat of your life, it’s essential to realize that life isn’t happening to you, but rather happening from you. You are the conductor of your own life when you step outside your mind; There is energy to guide you as long as you’re willing to stop, connect, and listen. Learn to step outside of your mind by starting your day with meditation, Tony Robbins has a great starter meditation for manifesting, raising your energy and finding your gratitude attitude available on youtube. My favorite meditations are called satsangs, as they are a type of meditation where you are guided to becoming the observer of your life force while tapping into shakti pat, a type of powerful energy that raises your vibration. For this type of meditation checkout Steven Sadlier, a man who has dedicated his life to helping people enlighten at selfawarenessnow.com.

A powerful meditation I would recommend going to gigs as an entertainer, this really helped me manifest the best possible outcome at every event and you might enjoy it too, it’s called the 6 phase guided meditation by Vishen Lakhiani.

These are a few options as there are numerous ways to meditate. Find the type of meditation that resonates with you, tap into greater consciousness and discover that true magic is palpable and at your fingertips. Meditation is helpful for manifesting goals in life and making them achievable. My advice is to start with a daily yoga practice to open up your body so that energy can move freely through you while you meditate, opt for a guided meditation, start with 10 min and increase daily by 5 min till you are meditating at your goal length. You have to work your body to be able to relax your mind.

This is one of the reasons why doing yoga prior to meditation is beneficial as it calms your nervous systems releasing tension, and creating space to get into deeper states. Below I offer a few tips and tricks that may help you shift your energy and raise your vibration.

STOP is an acronym you can use whenever you need to gain control of your reactions in any situation.

It stands for stop, take a few deep breaths, observe your breath, and become present in the moment.

After you do this take time to meditate and begin journaling about how you felt both before and after the meditation. Journaling is a very powerful practice that leads you to unlock the benefits of meditation which in turn, inspires a desire to meditate more often. These are my favorite ways of slowing down the mind and raising energy, while going into deeper states. Thank you for taking the time to read this article and I bow to the beautiful everpresent light within you, Namaste.

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Performer Profile Jeshka Yurash

Jeshka Yurash, our Spring Issue Covergirl, is a prominent freelancer for the party entertainment industry based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With an extensive background in Theatre and a degree from Foothill College, Jeshka brings magical performances to all those she works with.

Jeshka started her career at Happily Ever Laughter and was the youngest princess ever trained at the company at the time.

She currently owns an umbrella company, Jadeye Beauty, which is the foundation for all her expansive business efforts from SFfacepaint, the children’s party entertainment company, to maternity body painting. Jeshka also works with dozens of booking agents and represents a myriad of party entertainment companies.

providing an experience full of wonder to the children you work with. She believes that being a marketable princess comes down to understanding what your target audience wants, which is to be treated like they are special, whether they are a parent, customer, or child. “I love dressing up as different characters, and sharing that connection and experience with others”

Jeshka’s favorite aspect of the Party Princess Industry is her agency over her content as a performer and a feeling that she never truly left the performance industry even if her audience has changed. She enjoys creating original princess characters, like holiday elf, and a myriad of fairy characters, and she allows this passion to permeate all her business ventures. However one of the most important motivations behind Jeshka’s career is inspiring education through original content and performance.

Jeshka believes that having an understanding of your inner child can allow your work as a party entertainer to stand out while

After talking with Jeshka it is impossible to not be impressed by her performance background and qualifications. Her professionalism and passion for the industry is tangible and inspiring and serves as a model for all Princesses in the industry.

In Jeshka’s experience, one of the main ways to prevent burnout is to have the right mindset for the job and attempt to keep it fresh and dynamic each time you perform. Often times working in a luxury service means dealing with difficult customers, and it is important to find what works for you to prevent burnout.

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