Episode 7: Inside the Mind of Birmingham’s Top Event Designer: LaDonna Ford | Strick City Live

On this episode of Strick City Live, DJ Strick sits down with Birmingham’s own LaDonna Ford the powerhouse event designer behind some of the city’s biggest celebrations, corporate productions, weddings, and luxury experiences. From corporate events for Books-A-Million to celebrity parties to personal milestones, LaDonna’s creativity, professionalism, and signature attention to detail have made her one of the most sought-after event planners in the region. We talk about her journey from psychology major to full-time entrepreneur, how she handles pressure with shark-like focus, and what it really takes to build a thriving business built on relationships, excellence, and consistency. In this episode, you’ll learn: How LaDonna built a booming events business from scratch Why she often plans two to three events in a single weekend (sometimes even the same day!) The psychology she uses to understand clients and create personalized moments How she stays calm during high-pressure moments The importance of brand, presentation, and showing up “ready” for every event Why content and visibility matter for creative entrepreneurs Her experience working with celebrity clients, including cast members of Love & Marriage Huntsville LaDonna is humble, hilarious, creative, and laser-focused and her story will inspire anyone chasing a dream. #StrickCityLive #LaDonnaFord #EventPlanner #Birmingham #Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #Creatives #EventDesign #AllADreamEPD Let’s build together → https://strick.bio.link