ORLANDO, FL • RINCON, PUERTO RICO
As Seen On:
God Gave You the Vision. Now Let's Build the Plan.
Faith-centered workshops and coaching designed to help adults and teens organize their finances, set real goals, and confidently build a business, career, or new direction in life.
As Seen On
Meet Carmen Ballering
Award-winning entrepreneur with over 35 years of business success. Founder of Event Decorating Academy, Aqua Marina Beach Club, and Wabbles Milk Bar. Carmen empowers adults and teens to turn ideas into income and vision into action.
- 35+ years of business experience
- CEO of multiple successful brands
- Speaker, mentor and business strategist
- Ministry & Faith-based business development
- Educator, knowledge Broker
- Pastry Chef
- Event Designer
- Interior Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Artist
Come Visit us
Vacations or Retreats in Orlando FL, or Rincon Puerto Rico.
COACHING, MASTERMINDS & RETREATS?
Ready to start your business, grow to the next level, or create a life with purpose and freedom?
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, an event decorator looking to scale, or someone with an idea but unsure where to begin, you’re in the right place.
Carmen Ballering provides private or group coaching, masterminds, and retreats designed to help you gain clarity, build structure, and take action with confidence. Through proven strategies and real-world experience, you’ll learn how to turn your ideas into profitable, purpose-driven businesses.
What We Help You Build
- Event design & event planning businesses
- Retail store startups & setups
- Coffee shops & restaurant concepts
- Short-term rental & real estate investments
- Schools & summer camp programs
- Ministry structure & organization
- Entrepreneurship for kids, teens & adults
Event Decorating Academy
The Event Decorating Academy® is the first internationally accredited event design school, empowering creatives to turn their talent into a professional, profitable career. Accredited by IACET and recognized for excellence in education, we provide industry-leading training, certifications, and real-world strategies that build confidence, credibility, and success.
Since 2007, we have helped designers and entrepreneurs grow through innovation, leadership, and hands-on learning—giving them the tools to stand out and thrive in the industry.
Start your journey today and become a certified event designer.
More About The Event Decorating AcademyFaith Based Business & Ministry development
Helping church leaders and entrepreneurs Build structuredSustainable and purpose-driven initiatives.
- Ministry Structures
- Christian School Start Ups
- Christian Summer Camp Development
- Faith-based Small Business Concepts
- Christian Entrepreneurship Seminars
Run Your Own Retreats
Download our free brochures and workbook designed to help you organize your goals
.Start planning your event today
- Retreat Plans
- Locations
- Services
- Affiliates
KIDPRENUERS & TEENPRENUERS
Workshops and business fairs.
- Workshops
- kids business fairs
- Summer camps
ART & FASHION SHOWS
Art & Fashion Shows.
- My Love for Art
- Balloon Art Exhibits
- Balloon Fashion Shows
- Art Basel
MEDIA - TELEVISION
- TV news interviews
- Deco Drive Miami
- Despierta América
- Don Francisco
- El Show de Charitin
- Others
We thank all the media that, over the years, have interviewed us.
Books by Carmen
A Journey Through Every Chapter of My Life
These books are not just pages… they are pieces of my life.
Each one was written in a different season—through moments of uncertainty, pain, growth, faith, and transformation. There were times I felt unseen, times I questioned everything, and times I had to rebuild myself from the inside out. But through it all, I kept going… and I kept writing.
What once began as private thoughts, lessons, and survival strategies slowly became something greater—a collection of stories, wisdom, and breakthroughs shaped by real-life experiences.
Against all odds, I turned challenges into purpose.
Now, after years of writing, learning, building businesses, and navigating life's highs and lows, I am finally opening these chapters to the world.
Each book represents a part of my journey:
- The lessons I learned the hard way
- The faith that carried me through
- The moments that changed me
- And the growth that made me who I am today
Some of these books come from my personal life… and others come from the businesses I fought hard to build and sustain against all odds.
Over the years, I have built and managed retail businesses, wholesale operations, restaurants, hotels, and ministries. I’ve faced difficult seasons, unexpected challenges, and moments where everything had to be rebuilt from the ground up. Through those experiences, I learned what truly works—and what doesn’t.
Charity & Fundraising
Glam Air Flight 1975 Fundraiser Event
Presented by the Art & Culture Center of Hollywood
A fundraiser event for the art programs.
Miss Florida & Teen Florida USA participants modeled the wearable art collection where they had time to get some media interviews. Artist - designer Carmen Ballering donated her time and art pieces for a Featured fashion show right before Art Basel in Miami. Deco drive in Miami did a full report on Carmen's collection.
Carmen's Charity PorjectsThis Is What Changes When You Have a Plan
Before
- Living paycheck to paycheck
- Feeling confused and overwhelmed
- Starting but never finishing
- Spending without direction
- Fear of failure
After
- A clear budget and savings plan
- Goals you can follow step-by-step
- Confidence to start and grow
- Better habits and discipline
- Peace, direction, and purpose
What People Are Saying
"Muy orgullosa de mi Maestra Carmen B. Por todas las enseñanzas obtenidas. Pude observar en ella su espíritu y deseo de enseñanza enfocando la calidad y responsabilidad en lo aprendido."
"Carmen was amazing, she taught me everything from the business aspect to paying attention to the quality of details of event styling. The school was fun and very impactful, the class became a family"
"I just wanted to tell you THANK YOU so much for offering these types of classes. I learned so much and found my true passion in life:-) My company is doing wonderful and growing faster than I can keep up with it."
Ready to Make This Year
Better
Than
Last Year?
Your future won't change by accident. It changes when you take action with faith and structure.
Ready to transform your life?
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