Episode 29

Life Update: A Spiritual Shift, a New Brand & What’s Launching May 1st

Published on: 3rd April, 2025

In this heartfelt solo episode, DeAndra shares a powerful life update that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another. From moving into a new space that sparked massive clarity to evolving beyond survival mode and stepping into purpose, she opens up about the internal and external shifts she’s experienced—and what’s next.

📝 What You’ll Hear:

Why DeAndra took a break and what she’s been going through spiritually and emotionally

  • How her move changed everything (literally)
  • Processing trauma, healing the nervous system & embracing clarity
  • Reflecting on her balloon business, Party Shop Avenue, and the burnout of hustle culture
  • The disconnect she felt with her coaching and business brand despite its success
  • Introducing her new brand and podcast launching May 1st: The S.O.F.T. Method™

A breakdown of the S.O.F.T. Method framework:

  • S: Soft feminine energy
  • O: Overflow and abundance
  • F: Feminine embodiment
  • T: Trust in self and divine timing


Embracing aligned entrepreneurship, ease, and expansion

The future of the podcast and the final Creative on the Grind episode

Journal prompt: "What does soft living mean to me?"

Big announcement: New IG → @softmethodmovement

📅 Important Dates:

✨ May 1st – The official launch of The S.O.F.T. Method™ podcast + brand


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About the Podcast

The S.O.F.T. Method Podcast
The S.O.F.T. Method™ Podcast is your sanctuary for self-worth, overflow, feminine embodiment, and trust. Hosted by DeAndra Jalisa, multi-passionate entrepreneur, creative coach, and soft life strategist! This show helps ambitious women unlearn the hustle and embody a softer, more sustainable path to success.

Each episode blends soulful storytelling, emotional empowerment, and practical strategies to help you stop over-functioning and start aligning with what truly feels good in your body, your brand, and your becoming. Whether you're building a business, healing from burnout, or reclaiming your feminine power, you’ll find truth, tenderness, and transformation here.

This isn’t just a podcast, it’s a permission slip to soften into the life you were meant to lead.

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About your host

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DeAndra Crismon


DeAndra Jalisa Crismon is the founder of Party Shop Avenue. A bespoke balloon design company located in Los Angeles, California. DeAndra has been in the event industry for almost 10 years. She was a wedding planner and event designer who wanted to create something unique for the industry.

Which gave birth to Party Shop Avenue in 2017, she started posting her beautiful creations and her designs started to spread the internet like wildfire.

DeAndra has been able to work with some notable brands and influencers throughout her career. Clients like, Guess, Boohoo, Fabletics, Netflix, Fashion Nova, Mastros Franchise, Ispy, Colourpop, Sivan Ayla, Jessi Malay, Shayla Mitchell, Draymond Green, and many more. DeAndra had one of the biggest jobs of her career back in 2018 when she was flown out to New York to showcase her designs with Ipsy for Ispy Creator Day. Not to mention her designs were featured on Good Morning America the same week.

Now DeAndra is still persevering in the industry but is now mentoring aspiring creatives on how to grow successful creative businesses.