Today we’d like to introduce you to BAYA LOPEZ.
BAYA, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
Before Dream Room Venue, I worked along side my husband in his construction business. Together we built Dream Team Construction GC LLC, and as the company grew, so did our strong personalities. The struggle to be Top Dog was real! It became clear that we both couldn’t run the show. I started feeling the need to switch gears—something that would allow me to focus more on my children and myself.
The moment that changed everything? I wanted to host a birthday party for my younger boys but struggled to find a venue to rent. At the same time, my husband and I were constantly clashing over the business, and I realized, why fight over control when I can create my own path? That’s when Dream Room was born.
I took a leap of faith and rented the unit right next door to our construction company. That’s how the name “Dream” came to be—I was still attached to Dream Team Construction, but this was my own venture. My original plan? Work the construction business and rent out the open space for small parties.
But everyone was against me. My husband, my peers—nobody believed it would work. I remember feeling the doubt creeping in, but one day, I heard the Holy Spirit tell me to take everything I had financially and invest it into Dream Room. I was terrified, but I listened. The more time and energy I poured into the venue, the more I pulled away from construction—and my husband wasn’t happy. He couldn’t understand why I was “wasting money” on an idea when we were already making great money in construction.
Somewhere along the way, I became determined to prove everyone wrong.
By 2014, Dream Room was officially established under our construction business. By 2016, I made it fully legal and left construction altogether. Nobody thought I would succeed—but 11 years later, here I am.
✅ I’ve owned and operated 3 venues and 1 rental store.
✅ I’ve done over 500 events.
✅ I’ve employed many and mentored tons in the industry.
✅ I’ve won 4 awards—two of them being “Best of GA.”
✅ Dream Room has maintained consistent success, generating strong revenue for the majority of its years in business.
✅ I’ve worked with top companies like the Better Business Bureau and Walmart, as well as celebrities and entertainers.
And here’s the funniest part—about two years after opening my first unit, my husband had to move his construction company because Dream Room took over the entire plaza. 😂 We started with one unit for construction and one for events—by the end of 2018, Dream Room had taken over all 8 units.
Fast forward to today, and I’m still pushing, growing, and making dreams come true through events and décor. I started in Cartersville, GA, where I truly learned, failed, grew, and mastered my craft. After nearly a decade, I took another leap of faith, shut down the Cartersville location, and started all over in Marietta, GA. The venue is larger, grander, and filled with new opportunities—but also new responsibilities.
Every challenge, every moment of doubt, and every lesson along the way, prepared me for this next season. I trusted God, bet on myself, and built something nobody thought was possible.
And the best part? I’m just getting started and after all the fuss, my husband has become my #1 fan.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Absolutely not! My journey has been filled with challenges, setbacks, and moments where I had to choose faith over fear.
When I first started Dream Room Venue, everyone around me doubted my vision. My husband, my peers—nobody thought it would work. They saw it as a waste of time and money when we were already doing well in construction. It was tough standing firm in something only I could see.
Then came the financial risks. I took everything I had and invested it into Dream Room, not knowing if it would succeed. That was terrifying. There were months where I had to juggle expenses, find ways to keep the business afloat, and trust that my hard work was not in vain.
And then… there were the wild stories.
At the Cartersville location, I dealt with puppy possums and raccoons in the attic, groundhogs camped out in the courtyard, and millipedes so big they looked like small anacondas! I had random pop-up fire marshal shutdowns—even while I had scheduled events. Haters in the neighborhood? Oh, they showed up too. I can recall a racist man who used to let his dog poop at my front door on purpose. Oh he hated Dream Room being in the same area as his home. He would refer to my place as a juke joint. SMH “Sir, I’m clearly not as old as you are.” Boy, we would go at it. Eventually I had to file a restraining order against him. 😤 That man would have me in tears, he was so evil to me. Then there was the actual building. Prior to DR the units were old garages; dusty warehouse spaces. So much money was necessary to transform the old hole in the wall units into a versatile modern event space. Money for this, money for that. Something always needed to be upgraded, something needed to be unclogged, something needed patching, replaced; it was always something and it NEVER ended.
Oh let’s talk about the struggle. The Struggle was absolutely REAL!
✅ No HVAC—just window units. Rumors surfaced that folks should not book me because my place was “Hot & High.”
✅ Only 3 bookings my first year. It was the saddest thing.
✅ Haters and naysayers. The envy and jealously in itty bitty small towns -SMH, I can write a movie on it.
✅ Never enough money or opportunities—I was always a day late and a dollar short.
It was truly a rollercoaster ride. Most days, I wanted to quit! But eventually, through hard work, Dream Room became an asset to the community. In my earlier stages, my daughter and my mom worked alongside me, and our family business grew and started thriving.
We survived two public shutdowns due to COVID and all the entrepreneurial problems you could imagine. And just when I took another leap of faith and moved to Marietta, a new challenge hit—I lost my mother. 💔
Through all of this, I’ve learned that nothing worth having comes easy. Every setback was a setup for the next level. Every struggle built resilience. Every moment I wanted to quit, God reminded me why I started.
And the journey isn’t over. Dream Room Venue is still growing, still pushing, and still making dreams come true—one event at a time.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
At Dream Room Venue, we specialize in creating unforgettable celebrations that are both elegant and seamless. We host weddings, baby showers, birthdays, corporate events, and more. But what sets us apart isn’t just what we offer—it’s how we do it.
What Sets Dream Room Apart?
✔️ A Spirit of Excellence – Everything I do is done with a spirit of excellence. I don’t just run a venue—I lead with a mindset that ensures every event, every detail, and every experience is handled at the highest level.
✔️ More Than Just Talent—It’s an Anointing – I often tell people, when hiring me, you are not just getting talent—you are dealing with an anointing. The ability to create breathtaking events week after week—each one unique, each celebration its own—while using the same materials and trending colors without repeating designs is something that only happens under the leadership of God. Most planners handle four events a month. There are times when I handle four events a week—sometimes even while traveling for another event at a different location.
✔️ The Birth of “Baya The Party Slayer” – Over the years, I have become known as “The Party Slayer”—a name that, at first, I absolutely HATED. 😩 God gave me that name, and I cried ugly tears over it because I thought it was corny and cheesy. I fought it, I rejected it, but fast forward, and now? I say it with pride! I AM The Party Slayer! It has set me apart, built my reputation, and holds me accountable to a standard of excellence. My industry name reminds me that God had a plan all along. Always to prosper and never to harm. 💛
✔️ Top-Tier Event Design & Décor Services – We take events beyond the basics, offering stunning designs that bring any celebration to life. Anybody can set up designer tables & chairs. I actually design! I blend color, and textures, and create custom florals and use graphics to create an experience that will leave folks saying good things about me forever! LOL
✔️ A Proven Track Record – 11 years strong, a 5-star Google rating, A+ Accreditation, fully licensed and insured. With over 500 events, 4 industry awards (including Best of GA), and a reputation for excellence, Dream Room has become a go-to event space in Georgia.
But more than the numbers, this journey has been about impact.
One of my greatest joys has been the opportunity to work alongside all of my children, allowing me to be both a mother and a leader. I’ve built a business that not only sustains my family but also creates opportunities for others. Through vendor services, mentoring, and fostering growth in young entrepreneurs, I’ve been able to pour into the next generation—not with get-rich-quick schemes, but with integrity, hard work, and real-life experience.
And the proof is in the journey. Anyone can Google Dream Room in 2014 and see the growth. It’s been a long road, but one thing has remained the same: I was given this platform to do what I do best—and that is glorify God with the talents and gifts He has given me.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
To me, success isn’t just about money, titles, or status. Success is about legacy. It’s about building something that outlives you, creating opportunities for others, and walking in the purpose that God has called you to.
I define success by the lives I’ve touched through Dream Room, the moments I’ve been able to create, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. Success is being able to look back at my journey and see growth—not just in my business, but in myself. It’s knowing that I’ve led with integrity, hard work, and faith—never shortcuts.
True success is when my husband, children, family, my clients, and even young entrepreneurs can look at my journey and see that with faith, consistency, and obedience, anything is possible.
Success isn’t just about what I’ve gained—it’s about what I’ve given. And if through my work, my struggles, and my victories, I can inspire even one person to chase their dreams, trust God, and never give up? Then I’ve already won.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dreamroomvenue.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partyslayer_dreamroom/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partyslayer
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/baya-lopez-1966792b7
- Twitter: https://x.com/BayaSlays
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BayaPartySlayer
- Other: https://www.facebook.com/baya.lopez/
