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Dream → Meaning → System → Delivery → Connection

Our team

At Mara Studio, we turn bold ambitions into structured, fully delivered realities. We don’t create events for impressions. We design experiences that unite people and solve real business challenges.
Every project starts with purpose and ends with measurable impact.
Dream → Meaning → System → Delivery → Connection
OUR HISTORY

“Realizing dreams. Uniting the world” — sounds like a nice slogan, right? But for the Mara Studio team, it’s an important reminder that we can do anything. Any dream becomes real when we turn it into a goal and apply our experience, creativity, smart tech, and high-quality service.

It all started in 2022 with a dream: to build a world without borders for talented, creative people whose plans hit real barriers—geographic, bureaucratic, and technological. But the biggest borders are always in our minds. So we decided to make freedom from these limits our main value—not just for ourselves, but for our clients and partners, too.

Dream → Meaning → System → Delivery → Connection
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REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

Our values

01.

Meaning-First Creative

We are dreams-driven, but always focused on measurable results (Dreams Driven, Results Delivered). For us, bold ideas and creative solutions aren’t just decoration or a set of wow-moments — they are a strategic tool to reach our partners' business goals. This craft requires creative trust, but also discipline (Craft With Discipline). That’s why our team combines creative vision with strict production management, financial control, and precise decisions without compromises.
02.

Systems Create Freedom

At the heart of our work is Freedom & Responsibility. We support proactivity and work with leaders who make quick decisions and take full ownership of the results. But quality, safety, and reputation are systemic things, and these limits don't restrict us—they protect and support our team (Care Without Borders). People are always first, whether it’s an organizer, a partner, or a waiter at the venue. In a critical situation, we protect people before optics.
03.

Technology Enables Precision

Growth for us is an ongoing process (Always Learning), built into our operating model and team philosophy. In a world where challenges change daily, relying only on yesterday’s success isn’t enough. That’s why we regularly adopt new tech, automate processes, study global trends, and use non-standard approaches. For us, this is the true evolution of the event industry — created to surprise with speed, diversity, and real results.
04.

Partnership Drives Growth

In our relationships with clients, we always choose complete openness and absolute transparency (Truth & Clarity). We openly discuss timelines, budgets, and all potential risks to build strong mutual trust with zero last-minute surprises. We intentionally choose to be Partners for the Long Game — building deep, respectful, and lasting relationships while creating real value that goes far beyond a single project.

Our values

For our team, values are a working system that turns goals into measurable results. That’s why we split them into a few key categories.

Meaning-First Creative

  • Dreams Driven, Results Delivered
  • Craft With Discipline
We are dreams-driven, but always focused on measurable results. For us, creative solutions aren’t just decoration or a set of wow-moments — they are a strategic tool to reach our partners' business goals.
01.

Systems Create Freedom

  • Freedom & Responsibility
  • Care Without Borders
At the heart of our work is total ownership. We support quick decisions, self-drive, and absorb full responsibility for the final outcome. People are always first, whether it’s an organizer, a partner, or a waiter at the venue.
02.

Technology Enables Precision

  • Always Learning
Growth is an ongoing process built into our operating model. We continuously adopt new tech, automate processes, follow global trends, and apply non-standard approaches. For us, this is the true evolution of the event industry.
03.

Partnership Drives Growth

  • Freedom & Responsibility
  • Care Without Borders
With clients, we choose total openness and zero last-minute surprises. We discuss timelines, budgets, and risks upfront. We are partners for the long game — building deep, lasting relationships that create value far beyond a single project.
04.

Our team

Founded by Iya Kolomentseva (15+ years in international event production), Mara Studio now unites 30+ professionals and a global partner network.
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Iya Kolomentseva

Founder & CEO
Responsible for the strategy, scaling, and growth of Mara Studio. For 15 years, turning event chaos into smooth systems. My dream: build a world without borders for bold ideas and ambitious people.

Pavel Hordon

Board Member & Co-founder
Strategic expert, startup builder, and venture connector with deep roots in MICE/Events. Dedicated mentor for scaling businesses. My dream: Mara Studio organizing the world's largest events.

Dasha Lunevich

COO
Responsible for operational stability and teams. A 10+ year "safe harbor" for events, turning bold ideas into clear budgets and logistics. My dream: unlock freedom through systems. We got this, guys!

Alexander Bashura

Commercial Director
Driving commercial growth and business development for 15+ years. Creating impact events and long-term global relationships. My dream: shape the industry alongside the most inspiring people.

Katerina Kiba

CFO & Mindset Coach
Financial guru and coach empowering leaders through numbers, mindset, and intellectual growth. My dream: turn my book club into a global community where stories shape minds.

Kateryna Semenova

Event Director
Responsible for producing events of any scale — from boutique meetings to thousands of guests. 8+ years of creating flawless atmospheres. My dream: launch a dance festival, as dance is my passion.

Margo Subotka

Head of Creative
Full of original ideas, guiding creative teams for 8+ years to turn bold concepts into striking experiences. My dream: design game-changing creative concepts for iconic events like the Met Gala.

Julia Safonova

Operations Manager
Managing contracts and financial reports for 8+ years while knowing every client inside out. My dream: combine skills with AI tools to turn operational precision into creative freedom for the team.

REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

REALIZING DREAMS

UNITED THE WORLD

Meaning-first creative.
Systems create freedom.
Technology enables precision.
Partnership drives growth.

HOW we

HOW we
OPERATE

Today, Mara Worldwide means large-scale projects on different continents with million-euro budgets. We create major events for global brands. From Warsaw to Limassol, from Amsterdam to Dubai, our team inspires, brings together even more professionals, and delivers real, measurable results.

OPERATE

OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION

We focus on fewer, larger, and more complex productions – often exceeding €1M in budget and spanning multiple countries, partners, and stakeholder groups.

Our ambition is Mara Worldwide: delivering projects across continents while maintaining discipline, reputation, and long-term partnerships.

We build a scalable international production system – not a series of isolated events.

OUR STRATEGIC DIRECTION

Dreams shouldn’t stay just ideas. We guarantee 100% gets done because we believe that the best offer isn't just about organizing events—it's about living powerful, unforgettable moments. We don't wait for them; we create them together with you at 100/10. We’ve been doing this for 4 years now. And we invite you to join us.

100% No Compromises

We are building a scalable international production system. This is a game-changing long game, so we look for partners who choose people based on shared values and principles.

100% Reputation

Our good name and client trust are our biggest assets. We play the long game and never join projects with shady reputations.

 100% Safety

Caring for people and managing risks always comes first. On-site, protecting our team and guests is our top priority.

100% Transparency

Openness in everything—from budgets and contracts to risk management. You see every step, every cost, and how we manage risks.

100% Done

If a project isn’t fully delivered, it isn’t done. We set clear expectations from day one and deliver on every promise down to the last detail.

100% Completion

 Integrating digital tools and AI helps us eliminate chaos. We turn complex cross-border challenges into a top-tier service.

WHAT WE NEVER COMPROMISE ON

100% Reputation

Our good name and client trust are our biggest assets. We play the long game and never join projects with shady reputations.

100% Safety

Caring for people and managing risks always comes first. On-site, protecting our team and guests is our top priority.

100% Transparency

Openness in everything—from budgets and contracts to risk management. You see every step, every cost, and how we manage risks.

100% Done

If a project isn’t fully delivered, it isn’t done. We set clear expectations from day one and deliver on every promise down to the last detail.

100% Completion

Integrating digital tools and AI helps us eliminate chaos. We turn complex cross-border challenges into a top-tier service.