Meet Elijah Vaughan | Event Planner/Coordinator

We had the good fortune of connecting with Elijah Vaughan and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Elijah, can you share a quote or affirmation with us?
“If you can visualize it, If you can dream it, Thiers always a way to do it”

This quote is what keeps me motivated. It makes me feel like I can accomplish anything. I always tell myself anything I touch or put my mind to its possible.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
The journey I had to take was not easy at all. Being 20 years old ,living in LA ,Paying $2300 dollars for rent & having to run 2 businesses mostly with myself. Was a lot to hold for at 20 year old but i did it!! I sacrificed a lot of things like: family, friends, jobs even a relationship. I manage to keep my head high and take risks. IT WAS WORTH IT !

Never Give up on you !

I started My first business, (SILLYTILLY DRINKS) I wanted a blue margarita.. Just couldn’t find it anywhere! I really wanted this drink . So I went to the store and made one at home. I blended the drink, pored it into a mason jar. Lots of candy on top. It was so DELICIOUS took me back to when I was younger in Chicago! Felt like I was at The candy store. When i showed the drinks off everyone wanted to buy them. EVERYONE loved the drinks and said (I FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN BUT AT THE BAR LOL!) it came with a lot of back stories from amazing enjoyable moments in some customer life. I thank everyone who shared a moment

I just love seeing people happy & excited so I started a Event Planning Business. It mean A lot when someone can trust you to make their event goes the best as planned. Some event I worked meant a lot to the client. I’m So Grateful to be apart of such amazing events like: weddings, receptions , corporate dinners , corporate events, coordinate Fashion shows etc. I Love Planning Because it the scope of my job!

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Me and my best friend love nature so go on a few hikes and sight see , go to the beach in big sur California . get a private chief and a cabin in the wood catch up and make sure we on top of what needs to be done! and have a SLEEPOVERRRR lol.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’m so beyond grateful to be where I am today.

First, Ill love to thank my family back home in Chicago. They have always believed in me, Stuck beside me & supported me no matter what decision I made.

Back in 2020 I meet some AMAZING vendors from all over Los Angeles. That helped me build my cliental from people like: TY (creative consultant) HONEYXTRAP (first dj) , JSCREATIVES (first photographer/videographer) , VITAWOOD (first venue/event space). So great to have such talented people in my corner to support each another so thankful for you guys !

Last but Not Least !

My Business partner , My assistant , My Bestfriend! DELIA PENA you done so much for not just me but my businesses you are an amazing person. I will always support your goals and dreams no matter what. Always and forever !

Website: creationsbyelii.godaddysites.com

Instagram: elii_creationss