Today we’d like to introduce you to Ebi Moreno.
Hi Ebi, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
My name is Ebi. Nice to meet you! I am Mexican-American. Born and raised in beautiful Florida. I have the most wonderful and supportive man by my side. We have 3 beautiful children ages 21, 15, and 5.
I attended UCF, graduated with a bachelor’s in Microbiology, and later went into the field of pharmacy. I worked at Walgreens for over 10 years. Throughout all those years of school and work, my creative and social side always managed to stay strong.
I helped organize many events and concerts around the Orlando area. And I was always planning gatherings for friends and family. I love bringing people together!
I consider myself to be a social person. I love to help others however I can and I am a sucker for creativity and DIYs! Growing up, I was the one gathering all the kids from the block for a game of kickball and I loved drawing, painting, and decorating my room. These are the most vivid memories I have of my childhood. I suppose you can say I’ve always been a people person and have loved CREATING; whether it was creating on paper or with my hands and ideas or even making up new games with my friends. I’m a total DIY-er.
Fast forward to 2020–
Like many new businesses, I suppose you can say I have the pandemic to thank, in a way, for leading me to create Picnic Perfect Orlando. With all the lockdowns came free time and with free time most of us picked up hobbies. Being a DIY-er with a new home I grabbed some tools and began dabbling with woodworking. I came to LOVE it! I wanted to build everything! Lol.
Sometime in late 2020, my daughter came to me with this trend that was taking off on the west coast- luxury pop-up picnics. That was it! She introduced me to something where I could work on my woodworking skills, get creative, decorate and have the opportunity to meet new people and bring them together! I mean, it was just PERFECT! Immediately, I fell in love with the idea and got to work.
We were officially opened for business in May of 2021 and it has been incredible!
The amount of support we have received from friends, family, and our clients has been truly unbelievable and humbling. We have gotten the opportunity to work with so many different vendors. It has all been so amazing. Orlando is truly filled with so much talent! I am excited to say I have definitely found my calling! The biggest reward in doing this is being able to help my clients plan the setup of their dreams and then see their faces light up on the day of the picnic!
It’s a feeling I can’t describe but it fills me with so much happiness and motivates me every single time to continue to do this and continue to evolve! I love what I do. I love that I am able to touch so many lives and be a part of so many milestones! I am excited every day and I am eager to see how we will continue to help our community celebrate!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has definitely been challenging. I have had to learn many things behind the scenes like marketing on social media for example. I have to multitask like a mad hatter! lol I mean, if I’m not answering emails, I’m posting on social media or I’m going over inventory, keeping track of bookings, setting up picnics, double-filling balloons, answering DM’s, and the list goes on and on.
Not to mention, there are also 2 other companies in our household so you can imagine it’s pretty tough keeping a good work/life balance.. but we do it to the best of our ability and we’re happy! My husband and daughter help with picnic setups, balloon prepping, woodworking, etc. And I am super thankful for their help and support especially since they have businesses of their own to tend to.
BUT despite the challenges, we are evolving and steadily growing. We have gone from small intimate picnics to larger corporate events and now we are offering balloon installation services and food services among other things. Having to manage businesses, our family, and our home has been quite the task but having the support of my family has made it easier!
I learn something new constantly. I figure out ways to stay organized and keep my creativity healthy strong! I have also learned to make family time a priority! It is very easy to get consumed by work when you are a business owner.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
We specialize in picnic setups for any occasion. Not your ordinary picnic though; our setups consist of tables, pillows, candles, themed decor, food, balloons, backdrops, tents, you name it! We can make your setup as intimate or as extravagant as you’d like. We’ve set up in backyards, indoors, public parks, lakes, and the beach.
We create an escape from the ordinary where you have the opportunity to bond with your friends and family. I mean, imagine being outdoors with your favorite people on a beautiful day, fresh air, some music, games, food, and best of all not having to plan, pack, set up or clean up?! Doesn’t that sound like an awesome experience? We all live such busy lives sometimes we just need to slow down a bit and enjoy a picnic. It’s as simple as that.
I would say we’re best known for our flexibility, originality, and attention to detail in all our setups. It’s what sets us apart from the rest, in my opinion. I go above and beyond to find the best, most fitting decor for whatever the occasion or theme is. If I can’t find it, I will make it. Being able to build backdrops, tables, tents and make things like centerpieces to suit a setup is one of my favorite aspects of my business. The details are the most enjoyable part of the process. They create originality in every setup.
I don’t really offer set packages with set decor like other picnic companies. I feel that people are different, they like different things, different styles, colors, etc. So I have themes to get the creative process going for both my clients and myself. During our initial communication, this is what gets us both on the same page. I really strive for originality. I want my clients to know that I listened to them and spent time making their picnic unique and special.
I love when clients come to me with an idea and trust in my creativity. This really allows me to explore all sorts of ideas and always deliver above their expectations. Exceeding my client’s expectations and seeing the “wow” in their eyes is just an incredible feeling!
I’m most proud of our customer service! I like to take one to two clients at a time, depending on the size of the picnic, to dedicate the proper time to each setup. I believe this is the key to amazing customer service. Dedicating proper time to these milestones you’re helping celebrate. We have a 5-star rating on google and our clients say wonderful things about us on social media.
Knowing that we have that kind of support from our community keeps me motivated. My goal is always to listen to my clients, have a clear vision of what they’re looking for, and make it a reality.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
I’m a Pinterest-holic if that’s a word lol. I browse through it every day for inspiration. I also enjoy looking through Instagram and TikTok at my peers’ work. I support all my peers. We all have our own style and it’s fun to see what others create. Another app I use daily is my calendar app. It keeps me organized and it’s my best friend!
Contact Info:
- Email: picnicperfectorlando@gmail.com
- Website: www.picnicperfectorlando.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/picnicperfectorlando
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/picnicperfectorlando
