From Balloons to Big Business: Chrissie Blatt on Joy, Chaos & Creating Your Own Lane

In this radiant, laughter-filled episode of Write Your Own Story, Betsy welcomes the wildly creative and contagiously joyful Chrissie Blatt—event designer, balloon magician, and unapologetically real entrepreneur. Chrissie opens up about her journey from art school dreams to running two beloved Cincinnati businesses: Chrissie Blatt Creative and the brilliantly fun Balloon Bombed. What begins as a story about business quickly transforms into a rich conversation about motherhood, ambition, burnout, community, reinvention, and what it really looks like to chase joy while holding a hundred spinning plates.

Together, Betsy and Chrissie pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of building something beautiful from scratch—sharing everything from balloon mishaps and creative breakthroughs to juggling client calls while wiping up smoothies and navigating motherhood with grace (and sometimes, a meltdown or two). You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe tear up a little as Chrissie reminds us that joy isn’t something you stumble on—it’s something you mine, craft, and choose, day after messy, magical day.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the weight of your own dreams, or wondered whether you’re “doing it right,” this episode is the hug, high-five, and heartfelt truth you didn’t know you needed.