The Party Princess Podcast
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.
The Party Princess Podcast
The Magic Behind the Curtain: What Clients (and Performers) Don’t See
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What really goes into a “one-hour party”?
In this episode of the Party Princess Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on the character entertainment industry and having a real, honest conversation about what happens behind the scenes—from both the business owner perspective and the performer experience.
If you’ve ever heard, “It’s just an hour…”—this episode is for you.
We’re diving into:
✨ The true cost and time behind every booking
🎭 What performers actually experience at events
💼 The realities of running a character entertainment business
⚖️ Where disconnect and misunderstandings happen
💖 How we can build a more supportive, professional industry
Whether you’re a performer, business owner, or someone who books character entertainment for events, this episode will give you a whole new perspective on the magic you see at parties.
🎧 Listen now and step behind the curtain.