Unexpected Joy Through Balloons: Kirsten Bell of Palouse Balloons | Pullman Moscow and Beyond Episode One

Welcome to episode one of Pullman Moscow and Beyond. I sat down with Kirsten Bell, the owner of Palouse Balloons, to talk about how she built a joyful, creative business here on the Palouse, and what it really takes to keep going as an entrepreneur.

Episode spotlight: Unexpected Joy Through Balloons with Kirsten Bell (Episode One). Kirsten shares her path from Bellevue to Pullman, how her balloon business began in an unexpected season of life, and why community support matters more than most people realize.

🎈 Key moments and takeaways

• 🎨 How Palouse Balloons started and what makes balloon art a real craft
• 🏡 Why Pullman felt like home, and how community shapes small business success
• 📱 Social media reality, word of mouth, and staying visible without burning out
• ⚖️ Work life balance, family, and the behind-the-scenes side of entrepreneurship
• 💛 Vulnerability, customer service, and building something meaningful

📌 Why this story matters for the Palouse

Small businesses like Palouse Balloons are part of what makes Pullman and Moscow feel like a community, not just a place on a map. If you have ever wondered how local brands get built, or what it takes to turn an idea into something real, Kirsten’s story is a great listen.

🎧 Watch or listen to the full episode

Visit: pullmanmoscow.com/podcast

If you know a local business owner or community builder I should interview next, send me a message and I will add them to the list.