
Danica Leporte is the visionary behind Under the Stars KC, a luxury glamping and event experience company that brings people together under twinkling lights and thoughtful design. What started as a creative outlet for a stay-at-home mom has grown into a sought-after brand in Kansas City’s event scene, serving everything from 11-year-old birthday parties to faith-based women’s retreats.
In this episode, we talk about:
How Danica turned a crafty side hustle into a thriving business
What it was like launching in a new city with no connections
Why Profit First changed everything for her business finances
Building community through intentional networking (and prayer!)
The powerful story behind her Camp Connect retreat
Managing physical labor, motherhood, and entrepreneurship with grit and grace
Whether you're building a business from scratch or dreaming about creating meaningful moments for others, this conversation will inspire you to just start—and trust the process.
Episode Links:
Danica's Website: underthestarskc.com
Under the Stars Instagram: @underthestarskc
Courtney's Website: www.monarchcoo.com
Courtney's Instagram: @monarch_coo