EDEN STRADER
Entrepreneur. Event Architect. Creative Director.
Hey! I'm Eden - an entrepreneur focused on building high impact, community driven experiences that bring people together in meaningful and community forward ways.
My work lives at the intersection of live events, cultural programming, content creation, and visual storytelling. Across every venture, the goal is the same: to design spaces where people feel welcome, connected, and excited to return.
I build experiences that are intentional from concept to execution. That means thoughtful programming, strong creative direction, and operational systems that allow ideas to scale without losing their soul. Whether I am launching a new event concept, growing a community ecosystem, or producing large scale gatherings, I focus on creating work that resonates deeply and performs consistently.
What began in photography and storytelling has grown into a broader practice of experience design. I now lead multiple ventures that span community building, immersive event production, and creative education, all rooted in the belief that connection does not happen by accident. It is something you design for.
EMAIL US at hello@edenstrader.com //
GARDEN OF - A Chicago based sapphic community ecosystem built around intentional programming, cultural events, and long term connection, scaling to a social impact of 60k+ and over 6,500 tickets sold in less than nine months from launch.
HAUSPARTY - An immersive party installation focused on elaborate set design, sensory storytelling, and community centered experiences. Sold out in less than 10 days with a brand new social presence.
PHOTOGRAPHY - A decade long career in photography informing brand, editorial, and event based visual storytelling across the world from Hawaii to Switzerland.
EDEN STRADER EDUCATION - Educational content, courses, and consulting focused on helping creatives build sustainable, systems driven businesses grossing over $700k in just a few years.
the work
PORTFOLIO + PROJECTS
AS SEEN IN
WINDY CITY TIMES
MARTHA STEWART WEDDINGS
JUNEBUG WEDDINGS
FOX NEWS
GREEN WEDDING SHOES
SHOOT + SHARE'S 2ND PLACE
THE VENUE REPORT
AND MANY MORE..
80K SOCIAL REACH
6.5K+ TICKETS SOLD
700+ ATTENDEES PER PARTY
40% - Repeat (4x+)
Attendance
WITHIN NINE MONTHS FROM LAUNCH..
Garden Of is built for connection. Designed for scale. Proven by turnout.
EMAIL US at hello@gardenofcollective.com //
High-impact sapphic events and community
programming. Based in Chicago, Illinois.
EVENT SPONSORSHIPS - FOR BRANDS AND ORGANIZATIONS
Reach a deeply engaged sapphic audience through high-visibility events, on-site brand presence, and social amplification.
HOW CAN WE WORK TOGETHER?
PARTNERSHIPS
CUSTOM PRODUCED EVENTS - FOR COMPANIES, COLLECTIVES,
AND PARTNERS
Create culturally relevant experiences for your organization with through custom-produced events with proven engagement and high production value.
COMMUNITY INVESTMENT - FOR DONORS AND ALIGNED FOUNDERS
Support access and long-term impact by funding programming and fundraising initiatives aligned with queer community building..
I’m an entrepreneur, event architect, and creative director building high-impact, community-driven experiences at the intersection of culture, connection, and execution. My work spans live events, immersive installations, and scalable community ecosystems, with a proven track record of rapid concept development, strong turnout, and repeat engagement. Across multiple ventures, I design experiences that resonate deeply with audiences while operating through systems built for growth, longevity, and operational clarity.
With a background in photography, visual storytelling, and content creation, I bring a design-forward, data-informed approach to experience building. My creative expertise informs everything from brand identity and media capture to audience growth and narrative development. I’m especially focused on creating intentional spaces that move beyond traditional nightlife models—prioritizing accessibility, inclusivity, and meaningful connection. My work consistently reflects an ability to identify gaps in the market, launch quickly, and build repeatable formats that attract loyal audiences and aligned brand partners.
ABOUT ME
FOUNDER, EVENT PRODUCER, AND CREATOR