

Today we’d like to introduce you to Malissa Green.
Malissa, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
“I didn’t know what I wanted to do, but I always knew the woman I wanted to be”! – Diane Von Furstenburg.
This is one of my favorite quotes! I remember being a teenager and talking to a good girlfriend of mine; we both expressed how we were excited to see what the age 30 something would have in store? I had no idea what I was talking about at the time!
Hi, I’m Malissa, college graduate, mother of two, wife, newbie entrepreneur & Thankful to God!
Looking back things didn’t always seem so simple. I barely made it through college with the exception of my last year and a half finally turning things around and getting back on track! I didn’t think I was able to procreate, my relationship with my boyfriend, now husband struggled, and entrepreneurship was a drop in the bucket to a list of everyday duties to maintain. It was the perpetual norm of that time, however I could envision so much more!
Life showed its ups and downs, & by 2020, I’d been working as an Early Childhood Educator for eight years!
It was great, but in the midst of raising two young children of my own caused a lot of burnout!!
During the early talks of a shutdown I think I was crying a lot! I was definitely praying a lot! I needed a break! By March 2020, it seemed as if my wish came true.
I prayed. I manifested. & I made a promise to myself and God that I would use my time wisely! The biggest goal for me was being INTENTIONAL, with my happiness, education, my work experience and myself. I finally put my ideas to paper and went to work! In May of 2020 I introduced my business to the world! (Fb)
By 2021 it was firm. Say hello to PLAY.ISH LLC Onsite Event Childcare.
In this business, we watch children at special events, weddings, corporate events, etc. We bring it all, so families can have a ball! “Now Everyone Is Invited”. tm.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Initially, the road was challenging. As a new and fairly unique service, I heard a lot of no’s and doors slammed in my face! When it comes to children and caring for children people will always be skeptical and rightfully so! It was painful though, like agony to hear people reject my work! However, after receiving the RIGHT exposure things have gotten much better! Definitely still a process in progress!
We’ve been impressed with PLAY.ISH LLC Onsite Event Childcare, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
PLAY.ISH LLC Onsite Event Childcare is a full-service, bespoke childcare entity designed specifically for weddings, socials, and corporate events, etc.
We’re not your typical babysitters! Our brand prides itself on our policies, safety measures of children, and our many non technological hands-on activities, in a world full of technology!
If children are involved, we’ll be there to help!
What were you like growing up?
Growing up I was the oldest of just the two of us! I always felt like I had to be the more “responsible one”, or the one who adhered to the following direction the most! I probably was overthinking it, but my brother definitely got away with much more than me!..lol
I grew up in a two parent household and surrounded by a large family where your cousins were your friends!..lol. So many different personalities, the kind that prepares you for the world and keeps you grounded! My family struggles helped to shape me and my drive to work helped to make me!
In my early years, I was a little rough, like a tomboy/tomgirl and loud mouthed (a vibe). These days I’m pretty reserved and girly. I’d like to think I was always nice, caring, and compassionate, a cool person for sure!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.helloplayish-eventchildcare.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/playish_eventchildcare
- Other: https://linktr.ee/playishllc
Image Credits:
Heather B photography Katerina photography Kmoon studios Dom photography