Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniela Duran
Hi Daniela, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I am Nela, they call me that since I was a child although my name is Daniela Duran, I am the CEO of Nela Balloons & Art. Corp, but it was not always like that, I was born in Venezuela where I graduated in Advertising and Marketing, I worked for many years in Outdoor Advertising, I always liked graphic design, I had a company called “Icons Graphic Advertising” where I dedicated myself to the realization of advertisements for facades, billboards, and stationery.
I always liked to create and work with my hands, that is why later in 2013 I opened my online store “Nela Decorative Pieces” I made personalized wooden pieces, 70% of my clients made costume jewelry (Accessories) and I made them from the creation of a logo, cards, “portazacillos” (earring holder), exhibitors, everything was done personalized.
In 2015 I settled in Orlando, Florida and that is when I learned about the art of balloon twisting or balloon twisting, without knowing anything about English or balloons, I had to learn the basics and started working in restaurants making figures with balloons as a way of entertainment for children and families, I only get “tips” for this job. I did this for 3 years, that is why I always say that my school was the children who challenged me and I did not refuse to try, that is when I discovered my passion in this world and always seeking to reinvent myself and grow, I did several certifications to perfect the techniques and that is when “Nela Balloons & Art. Corp” was officially born in 2018.
Nela Balloons & Art is the fusion of my passion for making pieces using creativity + my passion for crafts + passion for balloon twisting + my passion for the world of balloon decoration + passion for marketing
That is why we are “The magic of creating art with balloons”…
At Nela Balloons we offer different services, the Balloon Bouquets which are personalized pieces with Delivery service that are perfect to surprise on Birthdays, Anniversaries, Welcome baby, Valentines, Gender reveal, Graduations, Surprise Room Decorations or any theme or reason you want, they are pieces that we have ready with delivery service, that is why they are used perfectly for surprises, that is why they are our Best Seller!
We also offer balloon decoration for Corporate and Private Events that widely covers different products such as balloon arches, balloon garlands, walls, backgrounds, columns, centerpieces, sculptures and more.
You can see all our services in more detail in our product classifications and follow us on our social media.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, not at all easy, starting from scratch and in a country where you don’t master the language was not easy at all, but I never lost my focus and my faith.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I answered most of these questions at the beginning in the summary, sorry if I went on too long LOL…
But if you ask me what I’m proud of and what characterizes me, I would tell you that I’m proud of how far I’ve come, having managed to make decorations for large and important companies in this country is something that fills my heart with pride, knowing that all these years of PERSEVERANCE have been worth it…
What sets me apart from others? That I give my all in every job, that I always seek to get out of the usual and common
Are there any important lessons you’ve learned that you can share with us?
I have learned not to believe the mind that sets limits on us and many times we believe it, breaking those limiting beliefs has been my greatest lesson
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelaballoonsart/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nelaballoonsart/
