What if something as simple as a balloon could change your life?
This week I sit down with Mia Hamza from Balloon Thrill, a former teacher from Kosovo who turned her creative spark into a thriving six-figure event décor and education business—all in just a few years after moving to the U.S.

Mia shares how she went from teaching English and hosting a TV show overseas to starting from zero in a new country—no money, no car, and no clear direction—and building a business that now empowers others around the world.

In this episode:

• How to start a business with little to no capital (and why small ideas can grow into big ones)

• Why mindset is the real difference between “just balloons” and a six-figure brand

• The value of mentorship and online learning when scaling a creative business

• How Mia transitioned from in-person décor to online education with hundreds of global students

• Why balloon décor is one of the most flexible, family-friendly, and profitable creative businesses today

Action Steps:

1. Take the first step — If you’ve been thinking about something for too long, do it within 24 hours.

2. Go all in — Once you commit, give it your full energy instead of starting small out of fear.

3. Learn from others — Find mentors or peers already succeeding in your field and model what works.

   
   

   Connect with Mia:

   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balloonthrill/

   Online Balloon Masterclass: https://www.thrillmakersmasterclass.com/start-1?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacMwuZyk64vY0BxWsZAZnmBxJgpj3W9Y4KybTHbyqYME6DkGgda_tzEjCAkyA_aem_zXQeTrJ2Ogr6vIQBTCHXyQ

   
   

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   Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com

   Produced by Espresso Podcast Production:  https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

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