In the Spotlight

Press • Awards • Industry Recognition

Dream Big Balloons Waco is a Waco, Texas balloon decor company owned by Sheena Stem Olenick. From local media features to recognition within the professional balloon industry, Dream Big Balloons has been honored to have its story, designs, and work featured both locally and within the balloon industry.

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FEATURED STORIES

KWTX NEWS — FEATURE STORY

Waco Balloon Artist Turns Grief Into Purpose After Father’s Murder

KWTX News featured Dream Big Balloons owner Sheena Stem Olenick and the story behind the business—from discovering balloon art during an incredibly difficult season of life to ultimately leaving an 18-year career to build Dream Big Balloons full time.

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KWTX MIDDAY XTRA — FEATURED GUEST

Midday Xtra with Sheena Stem Olenick

Sheena joined KWTX Midday Xtra to talk about Dream Big Balloons Waco, her story, and the business.

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TUFTEX BALLOONS — FEATURED ARTIST

2026 “Classics Redefined” Color Launch

Dream Big Balloons Waco was featured as an artist showcasing TUFTEX Balloons' Scarlett, Muse & Royalty color collection.

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TUFTEX TUESDAY — FEATURED INSTRUCTOR

Professional Balloon Education

Owner Sheena Stem Olenick was selected to teach a TUFTEX Tuesday professional balloon class in Arlington, Texas, featuring TUFTEX balloons and professional balloon-design techniques.

TUFTEX COLOR CREW - SELECTED MEMBER

Recognized by TUFTEX Balloons

Dream Big Balloons Waco owner Sheena Stem Olenick was selected to join the TUFTEX Color Crew, a group of balloon professionals chosen to represent and create with one of the leading professional balloon brands in the industry.

As a TUFTEX Color Crew member, Sheena has the opportunity to showcase TUFTEX colors through creative balloon designs and be part of a community of artists helping inspire the professional balloon industry.

RECOGNIZED BY TUFTEX BALLOONS

TUFTEX COLOR CREW
Selected member of the TUFTEX Color Crew.

FEATURED ARTIST — 2026 COLOR LAUNCH
Dream Big Balloons Waco's work was featured in TUFTEX's Scarlett, Muse & Royalty color release.

TUFTEX TUESDAY — FEATURED INSTRUCTOR
Sheena was selected to teach a professional TUFTEX Tuesday balloon class in Arlington, Texas..

BALLOON BOSS THRIVE RETREAT — HOST

Connecting & Educating Balloon Professionals

Sheena hosted the Balloon Boss Thrive Retreat in China Spring and Lake Whitney, Texas bringing balloon professionals together for hands-on education, business development, networking, and collaboration.