LESLEY JENA

STORY BY MELINDA MCGHEE // PHOTOGRAPHY BY RUILI CAI

Jena Yaeger and Lesley Hendon know the secret that every great business owner comes to appreciate early on...learn from those who share your passion. After Jena and Lesley met at events for which they were both providing services, they began sharing ideas. Jena, founder of FairPOPPers, was taking the art of balloons to a new level, finding joy in helping every client no matter if the need was a few balloons for a birthday lunch or a large corporate event. Lesley searched the globe until she found a Piaggio mini truck that she crafted into the coolest custom mobile bar one could imagine for her company, Tap and Pour. When the perfect space in Olde Towne Daphne became available, they agreed they should partner to make every event they touched a tour de force.

The ladies share that, while they are very similar, they differ in the scope of their shared visions. Lesley is big picture and Jena is detail-oriented. They are proud to be fearless, and they live to celebrate every day. Thriving in the colorful and bright, their goal is to make everyone that enters the doors of Pop & Pour Party Co. feel that vibrancy. "It allows us to tap into our creative side - there are literally endless opportunities to celebrate any and all occasions." Jena and Lesley feel privileged to have the opportunity to be a part of their customer's happiest moments. They have the most fun industry possible and embrace that it's ever changing and incredibly dynamic. They also look forward to the incredible amount of growth and potential they foresee.

Everyone has a birthday, and everybody has a reason to celebrate. These talented ladies have given The Eastern Shore another reason to celebrate by opening their doors and sharing with all that enter the beautiful spirits they possess.