Celebrate and Chill is the podcast where event professionals come to celebrate their craft, gain fresh insights, and elevate their impact. Hosted by Kenetia Lee, Founder and CEO of PopUP CleanUP (https://popupcleanup.com/), each episode explores the art, business, and behind—the—scenes magic of creating unforgettable experiences. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll walk away with ideas, strategies, and inspiration to level up your events—and maybe even your life. So, grab your favorite drink and let’s celebrate the moments that matter!
Episode 8: Baltimore City Chief of Special Events, Ashley Bush
In this episode of Celebrate & Chill, host Kenetia Lee sits down with Ashley Bush, the Chief of Special Events and Permits for Baltimore City Recreation and Parks. Ashley pulls back the curtain on what it takes to manage public and private gatherings in a major city, from permitting Little League fields to producing massive festivals like AFRAM. She shares her personal journey of manifesting a career in large-scale production, moving from Pittsburgh to Baltimore to take a "leap of faith" ...
26 Feb 2026
Episode Seven: Jazmene Thomas — From Funeral Director to Wedding Planner
In this episode of Celebrate and Chill, host Kenetia Lee sits down with Jazmene "Jazz" Thomas, the CEO and lead planner of J Moton Event Elements. A Los Angeles-based professional, Jazmene shares her unique journey from serving 16 years as a licensed funeral director to becoming a premier wedding and event coordinator. Episode Highlights From Funerals to Festivities: Jazmene discusses how her background in the funeral industry taught her to handle high-stakes logistics with deep emotional c...
5 Feb 2026
Edith Mendoza - The Dynamo Producer
From Gossip Writing to Global Producing: The Journey of Edith Mendoza In this episode of Celebrate and Chill, Kenetia sits down with hybrid producer Edith Mendoza to trace her incredible evolution from writing celebrity gossip for Perez Hilton to producing massive experiential activations like the YouTube Artist Lounge at Coachella. Edith opens up about the grit required to navigate the production world, the technical differences between "permalancing" and true freelancing, and how she manag...
15 Oct 2025
Bianca Lynn Hammonds - The Power of the Pivot
This episode of "Celebrate and Chill" features host Kenetia Lee, CEO of Pop-Up Cleanup, in a warm and insightful conversation with her guest, event creator, producer, life coach, and fellow podcaster Bianca Lynn Hammonds. The discussion dives deep into Bianca's journey from television to events, her pivot to life coaching, and the value of directness. She also recounts a few bizarre event experiences and lets us know what she loves about events. ►Find Bianca Lynn Hammonds: WEBSITE...
24 Sept 2025
The Client said What?! – Navigating Unrealistic Expectations with Grace
ou're a pro, you're crushing the event, and then comes that question. You know the one—the request that starts with a compliment and ends with a huge favor nowhere in the contract. Join Kenetia as she recounts the ultimate "scope creep" nightmare: a rooftop event, a happy client, and the sudden, sincere request for her event cleaning crew to... start valet parking cars! In this episode, learn the gentle yet firm strategies to: Set non-negotiable boundaries before an event begins.Politely decl...
3 Sept 2025
From Makeup Brushes to Mop Buckets - How I Stumbled into the Events Industry
In this episode of "Celebrate and Chill," join Kenetia as she shares her incredible journey from the glamorous world of makeup artistry to the unexpected realm of event cleaning. Discover how a chance conversation led to a leap of faith, transforming her career and teaching invaluable lessons about ambition, collaboration, and resilience. Tune in for a story of organized chaos, unexpected opportunities, and the fine line between ambition and burnout. Don't miss this inspiring tale of reinvent...
20 Aug 2025
The Event Planner's Guide to Going Green
Landfill diversion strategies to lower your event footprint. ►Subscribe to Celebrate & Chill on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateChill-x3c ►Follow PopUP CleanUP online: WEBSITE: https://popupcleanup.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/popup-cleanup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PopUPCleanUP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/popupcleanup/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/popupcleanupwest YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@PopUPCleanUP
6 Aug 2025
When Volunteers become "No-lunteers:" Cleaning Mishaps and Budget Blunders
The importance of hiring professional cleaners for your event and why volunteers aren't always the best possible solution. ►Subscribe to Celebrate & Chill on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CelebrateChill-x3c ►Follow PopUP CleanUP online: WEBSITE: https://popupcleanup.com LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/popup-cleanup TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PopUPCleanUP INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/popupcleanup/ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/popupcleanupwest Y...
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