Today we’d like to introduce you to Karen Rojas.
Hi Karen, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I did my studies in Colombia, and I have been working since I was very young, since I was about fifteen years old, always trying to help my parents. I come from a very humble family, but a very loving one, and my parents always supported me. A big part of everything I do comes from wanting to give back to them a little of all the love, the care and the sacrifices they made for me, because I am truly grateful to them. I worked in Colombia for more than nine years as a physical education teacher, and honestly I had no days off, because in sports and physical education the strongest days are the weekends, so I worked every single day. At some point I made the decision to study English and look for better opportunities, so I came to the United States as a student to learn English. I have always been here legally, and with time my status changed. Today I am a resident, and I am truly grateful to this country for all the opportunities it has given me, and for the possibility of helping my family back home.
Here I also got my certification as a personal trainer, and later my certification as a nursing assistant, because I want to keep studying and preparing myself. Helping others has always been something genuine in me. One of my biggest dreams is to one day have a foundation and help the people who need it most, and also help animals, in Colombia and in any part of the world. Here I adopted two little dogs who were mistreated and had very little chance. One of them was at a shelter, with almost no possibility of being adopted, and the other one, my white girl, was tied up in a mechanic shop, covered in grease and exposed all day to the Florida heat. Those two little dogs changed my life too.
Today I spend most of my time caring for a child as a nanny, I work with some personal training clients from time to time, and I run my business. Being close to children and helping others has always been my vocation. I created The Party Factory USA because I wanted to give my community something it didn’t have, a spark of joy that walks with families through almost every moment of life. From the moment a baby is on the way, to birthdays, to celebrating life itself, I want to be there for families in the moments that matter most, from the very beginning to the very end. And I also wanted to build something where it isn’t only the children who have fun. I wanted parents to be able to relax for a little while, let go of that feeling of being on duty, and just enjoy watching their kids laugh. That’s really how it started. It came from my experience as a teacher, because I know children, I know what makes them laugh and what they need to feel happy and safe, and from a dream of creating celebrations that are truly worthy of the families who trust us.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Honestly, almost everything. I started with no team, no investors and no real roadmap. I had to learn websites, marketing, pricing and logistics as I went. And yes, I have had setbacks, like anyone who tries to build a business, including having to rebuild my business structure from scratch. What kept me going is simple, I know exactly the standard I want to deliver. In Tampa there are plenty of party rentals, but I wanted to build the one that feels like luxury the moment it arrives, with immaculate white equipment, elegant styling and every detail cared for like it was my own child’s party. And beyond the equipment, I really want every family to feel truly happy with our service. I personally watch over the families and the children during the event in case anything comes up, because that warm, attentive care is part of what we promise. For me what matters most is simple, that every family leaves happy, delighted with the service and with the personal attention they received.
We’ve been impressed with The Party Factory USA, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I’m Karen Rojas, an entrepreneur born in Colombia and now living in Tampa, Florida. I’m the founder of The Party Factory USA, a luxury children’s party experience company serving Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas. We create beautiful all-white celebrations that look like they came out of a magazine, with our signature Bubble House, white bounce castles, luxury soft play areas, balloon styling and dreamy sleepover parties. Before all this, I was a physical education teacher in Colombia for more than nine years, and today my weeks are split between working as a nanny and working as a personal trainer. Being surrounded by children and being able to put a smile on their faces truly fills me with joy. As a teacher, one of my favorite moments was teaching a child to swim. Parents would come to me smiling, so happy, saying, “Teacher, thank you for teaching my child to swim,” and the children would tell me themselves that they had learned a new movement, a new technique. Watching them lose their fear of the water and just enjoy playing made me truly happy. I also loved seeing them explore and discover something new, smiling while I pulled them into different, novel games that took them out of their comfort zone. That same spirit lives in The Party Factory USA today. It’s why we also offer guided recreation at our parties, where children jump, laugh, dance and really enjoy themselves. It’s that extra spark for families who want more than the conventional. That love is what I turned into one-of-a-kind experiences for families, celebrations they will never forget.
I never wanted to offer what every other party company offers. I wanted to build a brand with its own signature, something you recognize the moment you see it. That’s why everything we own is white. White makes a space glow, it photographs like a magazine, and people are drawn to it right away. Our signature is the Bubble House, and it’s unlike anything else around here. Inside that giant transparent dome, surrounded by floating balloons, families celebrate birthdays, baby showers and gender reveals, and at night, with the lights on, it turns magical, even beautiful enough for a marriage proposal. We are always bringing in new and uncommon experiences, so every celebration feels one of a kind, the kind guests remember and talk about later, saying that was the most beautiful birthday. Different, luxurious and unforgettable, that’s our standard.
That every single one of our Google reviews is five stars, and that I earned them before ever running a big ad. Families can feel when something is made with love.
What’s next?
My vision is for The Party Factory USA to become the reference for luxury children’s celebrations in Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas, and to keep growing and expanding, with new experiences, new services and a team that shares the same standard of care.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://thepartyfactoryusa.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepartyfactoryusa
