They said women belong in the kitchen. She built a business from it.

Meet Sam, the mama behind Orantes Designs & Decor.

It started with her own girls’ birthday parties. Choosing the colours, finding the little details, turning an idea into something special. She did it out of love, and soon friends and family started asking her to do the same for them.

What began as a way to earn an income from home while staying present for her girls grew into a brand. Today Sam creates celebrations for families across the Lower Mainland, from custom installations to luxury balloon designs.

And she’s doing it all while raising three girls.

Just weeks after giving birth to her youngest, Alina, Sam was back setting up installations. She wasn’t pushing through. She went back because she genuinely loves what she does and the clients who have supported her every step of the way. Some days that means bringing baby along to an install, working around nap schedules, or answering client messages between feeds.

It’s not always glamorous. But it’s real, and it’s possible.

Sam is a force, showing mamas everywhere that it’s possible to have a passion and be a mama. Sometimes your children are the reason you find the courage to start.

Her advice? You don’t need a perfect plan, a storefront or a million-dollar idea. Start with what you have, lean into what you love, and be willing to put in the work.

Here’s to the mamas building dreams alongside their little ones.

@orantes.designs

https://www.orantesdesigns.com/