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The Party Princess Podcast

The Party Princess Podcast

By: Lelah Clifford
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The Party Princess Podcast is for women building real businesses in the party princess and children’s entertainment industry.


Hosted by Lelah Clifford, founder of a multi-branch character entertainment company, this show blends hard truths with real encouragement — because you don’t need more glitter. You need clarity, confidence, and systems.


Here, we talk about leadership without losing your heart, raising your prices and your standards, navigating team culture, avoiding burnout in a ballgown, and turning your weekend gig into a lasting company.


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Episodes
  • Protect Your Magic: Contracts, Boundaries & Running Your Company with Confidence
    Apr 11 2026

    Let’s talk about the side of the party princess industry that nobody wants to talk about… but everyone NEEDS to.

    In this episode, we’re diving into the legal and structural side of running your business—because creating magic is one thing, but protecting it is another.

    We’re covering:

    ✨ Contracts (for BOTH clients and performers)

    ✨ Non-competes & protecting your brand

    ✨ Why having everything in writing matters

    ✨ Setting clear expectations and policies

    ✨ What to do when performers push back

    ✨ And how to stand firm—even when it makes you the “bad guy”

    If you’ve ever had someone say:

    👉 “That’s not enforceable”

    👉 “That’s not fair”

    👉 “You can’t tell me what to do”

    …this episode is for you.

    Because here’s the truth:

    👑 This is YOUR company

    👑 You set the standards

    👑 And you are allowed to enforce them

    I’m also sharing personal experiences, lessons learned the hard way, and why documentation has become one of the most important tools in my business.

    At the end of the day…

    If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen.


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    9 mins
  • Same Industry, Different Magic: Breaking Free from Comparison
    Apr 6 2026

    Comparison is something we all face… especially in an industry where we’re constantly surrounded by others doing similar work.

    In this episode of the Party Princess Podcast, we’re having a real and honest conversation about what comparison actually does—not just to your confidence, but to your creativity, your mindset, and your ability to lead your business well.

    It’s so easy to look around and feel like:

    💭 “They’re booking more than me”

    💭 “They’re growing faster”

    💭 “Am I doing enough?”

    But here’s the truth:

    Just because someone else is shining… doesn’t mean your light is dimming.

    In this episode, I’m sharing:

    ✨ Personal stories from behind the scenes of running a character business

    ✨ The moments comparison hit the hardest (yes… even over something as small as pancakes 😅)

    ✨ How to shift your mindset from comparison to confidence

    ✨ And why your business being different is actually your biggest strength

    Because at the end of the day…

    we may be in the same industry…

    👑 but our magic is not the same 👑

    If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or not “enough” in this space—this episode is for you.

    🎧 Tune in, and don’t forget to share this with another party princess who needs the reminder.



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    8 mins
  • Burnout Behind the Magic: When You’re Tired of Carrying It All
    Mar 21 2026

    Burnout in this industry is real… and it’s not talked about enough.

    In this episode, I’m getting completely honest about what burnout actually looks like as a business owner in the character entertainment industry—the late nights, the pressure of being a one-woman show, and the emotional weight of constantly showing up for others while running on empty.

    I’m sharing personal experiences from my own journey—moments where I’ve poured my time, energy, creativity, and even my own money into creating magical experiences… only to be met with criticism, unrealistic expectations, or feeling like what we do isn’t taken seriously.

    If you’ve ever felt:

    ✨ Overwhelmed trying to do everything yourself

    ✨ Drained but still showing up with a smile

    ✨ Unappreciated or misunderstood in your business

    This episode is for you.

    I also share what has helped me move through burnout, including:

    💛 Finding a community of other business owners who truly understand

    💛 Learning how to delegate and not carry everything alone

    💛 Exploring other creative outlets to stay inspired

    Because burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means something needs to shift.

    You are not alone in this.

    🎧 Listen in while you’re:

    Getting ready for your parties

    Driving to your events

    Or taking a moment to reset and recharge

    💬 Let’s Connect:

    If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you!

    Send me a message or share this episode with another business owner who needs it 💛


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    8 mins
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