Story Slurp

From the West End stage to designing events for Dior with Larry Walshe

Episode Summary

How do you go from dancing and singing in the West End to becoming a luxury event designer working all over the world, with brands like Dior and celebrities like Adele and Benedict Cumberbatch? According to Larry Walshe, who’s done just that - you follow your creative instinct and your authenticity and relish a challenge. In this episode of Story Slurp Podcast, event designer Larry Walshe shares his unique journey from a background in musical theatre to becoming a successful event designer. He discusses the importance of storytelling in event design, the challenges of building trust with clients, and the significance of creative frustration in finding one's path. Larry emphasizes the need for authenticity in business and the role of sustainability in the events industry. He reflects on his proudest moments and his vision for the future, highlighting the importance of creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges. Larry simply oozes with positivity and self awareness, and I loved hearing all about his journey and his business wisdom on how to build trust with clients, follow your creative path and never give up.

Episode Notes

How do you go from dancing and singing in the West End to becoming a luxury event designer working all over the world, with brands like Dior and celebrities like Adele and Benedict Cumberbatch?

According to Larry Walshe, who’s done just that - you follow your creative instinct and your authenticity and relish a challenge.

In this episode of Story Slurp Podcast, event designer Larry Walshe shares his unique journey from a background in musical theatre to becoming a successful event designer. He discusses the importance of storytelling in event design, the challenges of building trust with clients, and the significance of creative frustration in finding one's path. Larry emphasizes the need for authenticity in business and the role of sustainability in the events industry. He reflects on his proudest moments and his vision for the future, highlighting the importance of creativity and resourcefulness in overcoming challenges.

Larry simply oozes with positivity and self awareness, and I loved hearing all about his journey and his business wisdom on how to build trust with clients, follow your creative path and never give up.

Takeaways:

• Larry's journey into event design was accidental (he had to give up his West End career after an accident), but fulfilling.
• Creative frustration can lead to discovering one's true path.
• Building trust with clients is essential for successful collaborations.
• Listening to clients is crucial for effective communication.
• Every project, big or small, deserves the same level of quality. It's this attention to detail which leads to further business, recommendations and business growth.
• Creativity thrives in resourceful environments.
• For Larry, all of his projects start with the client's story - and how he can tell that visually.
• Authenticity in business decisions leads to greater satisfaction.
• Sustainability is a key focus in modern event design especially since Covid.

You can find out more about Larry and his exquisite work here.