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3/10/2026 4:00:00 AM Member News

Shaquilla Williams-Shannon of Larger Than Life Event Planning Featured in Orlando Voyager, Canvas Rebel

Shaquilla Williams Shannon of Larger Than Life Event Planning Custom Designs And Treats, is a powerhouse in the world of luxury event design. A devoted wife and mother of three, she’s also a sought-after celebrity floral and event designer, global educator, and dynamic business coach. Known for her signature “Magic Touch,” Shaquilla teaches immersive wedding and floral design workshops across the world, inspiring creatives to elevate their craft and build profitable businesses. This week, she celebrates two recent features in key publications.

 

Orlando Voyager: Shaquilla Williams Is Teaching Creatives How to Turn Luxury Design Into Profitable, Sustainable Businesses

"For Shaquilla Williams, beautiful design has never been enough on its own. After watching talented creatives burn out from a lack of business education, she felt called to transform her hard-earned experience into hands-on workshops and certifications across multiple states. Known for her larger-than-life luxury installations, Williams now teaches creatives how to pair vision with strategy—covering everything from pricing and systems to branding, versatility, and leadership—so they can stop operating as hobbyists and start building six-figure event design businesses rooted in confidence, clarity, and longevity."

Read more in the Highlighter Series from Orlando Voyager

 

Canvas Rebel: Meetin Saquilla Williams-Shannon

"When I started my business, I thought growth meant doing more—more clients, more hours, more responsibility. I believed that if I worked hard enough, everything would eventually fall into place. For a long time, my business ran on hustle and heart, not structure. I was proud of what I was building, but I was exhausted trying to hold it all together.

I was busy, but the business wasn’t stable. Revenue came in, but it wasn’t predictable. I handled every detail myself because I didn’t know another way. Eventually, I had to face the truth: I wasn’t scaling a business—I was scaling myself, and that wasn’t sustainable.

The first major shift came when I raised my prices before I felt fully comfortable doing so. That decision scared me. I worried about losing clients and questioning my value. Some clients did walk away, and that was hard. But the ones who stayed respected the work, paid without hesitation, and allowed the business to grow in a healthier way. That moment changed how I saw both my worth and my business."

Read more in the Canvas Rebel article.

 

About Larger Than Life Event Planning

With our passion, knowledge, creative flair and inspiration, we are dedicated in helping you to achieve your dream wedding day or special event within your budget.

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