Her Story
About Peransy Marla
Peransy Belizaire is a self-taught event planner based in Massachusetts with nearly six years of experience in the industry. Her journey began when she assembled balloons for a family gathering, after which word-of-mouth referrals helped her business grow. Today, her main niche is balloon arrangements, though she has also handled weddings, corporate events, and school events on a larger scale. As a full-time student, she balances her business with academics at the University of Miami Herbert Business School, where she is entering her senior year with a planned graduation in May 2027. She is pursuing a bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in entrepreneurship and a double major in legal studies on the pre-law track. Belizaire has been recognized as a nominee for Entrepreneur of the Year by the University of Miami NAACP chapter for two consecutive years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated, NABA, and Black in Business. Her success is attributed to the ambition and focus on education instilled by her mother and grandmother, along with her own curiosity and drive to create opportunities. Belizaire advises young women entering the field to prioritize well-being, set boundaries, and know their value when quoting clients. She emphasizes humility, gratitude, and kindness in all interactions.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Peransy Marla
01What do you attribute your success to?
My mother and grandmother were big parts of my life with their ambition and focus on education. My mom always told me no one can take your education away from you. The curiosity and ambition, never wanting to settle, and the advice that if there's not a seat for you at the table, go pull another one and plop one there. Especially important for women in male-dominated fields of business.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Never too young to go for it. Age is nothing but a number. If you have an idea, go for it no matter your age or background.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Prioritize your own well-being and set healthy boundaries. Know your value and know your price tag. Not every customer is your customer, and that's okay. Know what you're worth when quoting clients.
04What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Being humble. Things could change in a snap of a finger, so stay in the moment, be grateful, be kind in every interaction because you never know who you interact with today and what that may be tomorrow.
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