Creative Event Planning Gone Wild: When the Cake Catches Fire

How Camille Esposito Turns Chaos into Celebration – and Why That’s the Real Secret to Creative Event Planning

If you’ve ever tried to plan your own party and thought, “Why did I do this to myself?” – welcome to the glitter-covered, candle-scorched club.

Camille Esposito, artist, event planner, and professional vibe curator, joined me on Every Day’s a Train Wreck to talk about creative event planning in the real world – where perfection is overrated, Pinterest is banned, and sometimes your dessert table literally catches fire.

Because here’s the thing: great events don’t just happen – they survive you.

🕯️ Why Creative Event Planning Is Chaos (and That’s Okay)

Let’s be honest – weddings are often a nightmare. Too many cooks. Too many expectations. But midlife birthdays? That’s where the fun begins.

Camille says the best events are born from less pressure and more play. Whether it’s a silent disco in your backyard or a mismatched dinner party where no one knows each other, it’s about creating energy, not perfection.

“People remember how it felt, not if the napkins matched,” she laughs.

And that’s the secret to creative event planning – designing moments that feel spontaneous (even if you’re quietly sweating behind the scenes).

🧁 What To Do When Your Cake Catches Fire

Camille’s advice? Don’t panic – pivot.

When something goes wrong (and it will), lean into it. Your guests take their cue from you.
Turn chaos into comedy. Swap disaster for delight.

In her words:

“The best parties never go as planned – and that’s the fun part.”

🎧 The Unfiltered Side of Creative Life

Between raising kids, painting art, and hosting unforgettable gatherings, Camille’s life is proof that creativity and burnout are roommates.

We talked about:

• The burnout no one talks about in the creative industry
• Saying “no thanks” to social pressure and “yes” to fun
• Why milestone birthdays are the new weddings (seriously)

✨ Real Talk for Real Planners

If you’re an artist, entrepreneur, or recovering perfectionist trying to juggle a dozen creative projects (and maybe a family), Camille’s story is your permission slip:

Stop chasing perfect.
Start chasing moments.

💬 Let’s Talk Parties

What’s the wildest party fail you’ve survived (and turned fabulous)?
Let me know – I might just feature it in the next episode.

🎧 Listen now to episode 51 “From Party Fails to Fabulous: Planning the Unplannable with Camille Esposito".