ABOUT Us
A family business owned and operated by a pair of hardworking wives
Our Story
Billy Xena, aka DJ Xena, and Claire Lavender
We founded Xena Productions to help people get the most out of their celebrations, events, and unions.
We are dedicated to delivering a quality experience for these special life moments. We want your celebration to be memorable and stress-free.
You deserve to feel heard, understood, and in good hands during every step of the event process. We welcome all questions, concerns, and requests with an open mind and a positive attitude. We value clear, timely, and organized communication. We will help you realize your vision without relying on excessive technical jargon.
Meet the team!
Billy Xena is a lifelong music lover, musician, and audiophile with over fifteen years of experience in events production. She has produced events of all kinds, including showcases, concerts, retreats, fundraisers, parties, and music festivals. She is a skilled sound engineer, and has run live sound for countless bands and performers at a variety of venues.
Billy is just as comfortable onstage as behind the mixing board. She has a talent for using quick wit and humor to keep the crowd engaged as MC, DJ, or KJ.
Claire Lavender has worked in hospitality through many roles over the last twenty years. She understands the importance of good customer service, and always seeks to minimize stress for our clients.
In addition to working with Billy behind the scenes and assisting with events, Claire offers officiant services. She is available for wedding ceremonies with a nature based spirituality or a secular approach. For more information on her spiritual advisor business, visit swordsandlavender.com.
Billy and Claire have been married for seven years. They live in Portland, Oregon, with their dog and two cats. They founded Xena Productions in 2022.