Invite Lisa Cohen to Speak

Practical Party-Planning Advice, Entertaining Stories and Real-World Experience

Lisa Cohen—the OC Party Lady—is an author, children’s party expert and experienced professional party planner. Through engaging conversations and practical presentations, Lisa helps parents and party hosts plan celebrations that are memorable, manageable and genuinely fun.

Drawing from her book, The Complete Kids’ Birthday Planning Book: From Themes to Thank-Yous, Lisa shares the professional techniques she has learned from planning and producing children’s celebrations.

Whether she is speaking to a live audience, joining a panel or appearing as a podcast guest, Lisa combines helpful advice, humor and relatable stories from the world of children’s parties.

Popular Speaking and Interview Topics

How to Plan a Great Children’s Party Without Becoming Overwhelmed

A practical, step-by-step approach to organizing the guest list, theme, entertainment, activities, food and party schedule.

The Most Common Party-Planning Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

Lisa discusses the problems she sees most often and the simple preparations that can prevent them.

Creating Memorable Parties on a Realistic Budget

Helpful ways to decide where to spend, where to save and which elements guests and children will actually remember.

Choosing the Right Entertainment and Activities

How to select age-appropriate entertainment, keep children engaged and create a party schedule that continues moving.

Behind the Scenes of a Professional Children’s Party

Entertaining stories, unexpected situations and lessons learned from producing real celebrations for children and families.