Welcome to Episode 53 with Toby Lyles and guest Cecilia Villar-Baldera, a professional balloon artist who turned her love for creativity into a full-time business, sharing her journey from being a traditional career-driven individual to embracing her true passion.

In today’s episode, we dive deep into Cecilia’s inspiring story of discovering her passion for balloon twisting and turning it into a full-time career. From initially pursuing a traditional career path to confronting societal and familial expectations, Cecilia shares her struggles with finding balance and pursuing her authentic self. She opens up about the challenges of starting over in a new country, the power of saying “yes” to new opportunities, and how she found a unique niche in the world of balloon art. With a positive attitude, Cecilia’s story is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and staying true to oneself—even when the world around you seems to have other plans.

Key Topics

1. The challenge of following a traditional career path versus pursuing one’s passion.

2. How Cecilia transitioned from studying engineering to discovering the world of photography and eventually balloon twisting.

3. Moving to the U.S. with two kids and starting over in a new place.

4. The importance of being open to new experiences and saying “yes” to opportunities, even when unsure.

5. How balloon twisting became a form of self-expression, and the unique connections made through this art.

6. Overcoming fear and rejection, and building confidence to create a business around what you love.

7. Lessons on resilience, positivity, and making time for self-care while balancing a creative career.

8. How Cecilia’s journey inspired her to start a YouTube channel to teach others the art of balloon twisting.

Episode 053

Release Date: April 13, 2026

Host: Toby Lyles

Guest: Cecilia Villar-Baldera/ Alpacaglobo Balloons

Get in touch with Cecilia

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alpacaglobo

https://www.facebook.com/alpacaballoons

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alpacaglobo/

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cheyennes-balloonlady?si=LT4mWSNQJyhGoCUs

Spotify:

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@twentyfoursound7322/playlists

https://odysee.com/@VoicesontheWind

Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TwentyFourSound

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/toby.lyles.1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobyblyles

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-lyles-twentyfoursound

Substack: https://votw.substack.com/

Website: https://twentyfoursound.com

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