Botanical Brouhaha Podcast
164 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsDo you own a flower business or dream of starting one? Are you looking for practical floral design tips? Ever wonder how other florists run their businesses? Or maybe you’re a farmer florist building a flower farm and floral design business at the same time? You’ve landed in the right place!
At the BB Podcast, we serve floral designers, farmer florists, flower shop owners, and aspiring florists by diving into practical tips and insider information from real working florists, floral educators, flower growers, and floral industry vendors to help you find the tools you need to start, run, and grow your flower business.
We like to mix it up! Do you prefer hearing real-life stories or diving into specific flower business topics? Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Listen to our storytelling episodes featuring floral professionals sharing the details of starting and running their flower businesses. So many stories just waiting for you to dig in and learn from those who are doing what you want to do!
Browse our topic-specific interviews where you can expect everything from conversations on marketing, staffing, and floral software to pain points like finding your mojo or listening to your intuition in business.
Amy McGee, Botanical Brouhaha founder, brings years of relationship building with floral designers, farmer florists, and floral professionals to the table and invites you to pull up a chair for the conversations where you’ll learn and be inspired by the nitty gritty transparency of the questions she asks.
The BB Podcast is co-hosted by Natalie Gill, owner of Native Poppy.
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Ep. 123: The Art of Adaptation: Emily Patrick's Carolina Flowers Evolution
June 27, 2024 13:29 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this podcast episode, Emily Patrick, owner of Carolina Flowers, shares her journey from journalism to flower farming. She discusses the challenges and successes of starting and running her flower farm, including her approach to business, design, and financial management. Hosts Natalie and Amy engage Emily in a lively conversation about the evolution of Carolina Flowers, sustainable practices, and industry trends. Overall, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration for aspiring ...
Ep. 122: How Imelda Ramos Built a Flower Wholesale Business
June 11, 2024 03:51 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBIn this episode, we visit with Imelda Ramos, owner of Cali Wholesale. Imelda shares her journey as the founder of a woman-owned company from starting as a small wholesale flower business to expanding her business and her footprint at the flower market. She discusses the importance of team training, effective communication with customers, and the challenges of sourcing flowers. Imelda also highlights the significance of managing expectations in the floral industry. Despite the demanding natur...
Ep. 121: The Quest for Excellence at Madrid Flower School
May 21, 2024 22:07 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this podcast episode, Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins, the founder of Madrid Flower School, shares her inspiring story of starting a new career in floral design at 48 and following the dream to open a flower school. As Sylvia continues to grow Madrid Flower School, she’s introducing new educational opportunities for floral designers to study the art and business of floristry. With the recent addition of Madrid Blooms Congress, we thought it was time to visit with Sylvia again! She shares how sh...
Ep. 120: Wonder of the Woodlands with Francoise Weeks
March 27, 2024 01:18 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn episode 120, we have the pleasure of reconnecting with the incredible Francoise Weeks, whose hands weave magic with woodland designs. She's back with a treasure trove of wisdom in her new book, Wonder of the Woodlands: The Art of Seeing and Creating with Nature. It's a visual feast over 200 pages long, and trust us, it's a must-have for your collection. Francoise's zest for life is contagious. We're fortunate that she not only inspires us through her floral artistry, but also with her det...
Ep. 119: The True Value Behind Flower Shop Prices Explained
March 20, 2024 01:13 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBIn this episode, Natalie & Meg, co-owners of Native Poppy, take us behind the scenes of their retail shops in San Diego, where they've created an immersive experience for their customers. In an effort to explain the price gap between flowers bought at locally-owned flower shops vs. large grocery store chains, they speak about the unique characteristics of their shops including the extensive training their team undergoes to become skilled floral artists and the seasonal art installations that...
Ep. 118: How Marsha Parker's Flowers Impact Survivors
February 28, 2024 02:12 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBIn this episode of the Botanical Brouhaha podcast, Amy McGee and Natalie Gill, the co-hosts, interview Marsha Parker, a seasoned teacher with a passion for history and culture. Marsha shares her experiences teaching around the world and her personal battle with cancer as a 3x survivor. She discusses how these experiences influenced her floral business, Refined Gatherings, which specializes in creating floral experiences for cancer survivors and others facing health challenges. The conversati...
Ep. 117: Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin
February 07, 2024 03:36 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBIn this podcast episode, flower farmer and author Lennie Larkin of B-Side Farm discusses her experiences in the flower farming industry, her book Flower Farming for Profit, and her educational initiatives for other farmers. She talks about her transition from other careers to farming, the financial aspects of the business, and the importance of strategic planning and efficiency. Larkin also reflects on the personal challenges of relocating her farm and starting over in a new community. The ...
Ep. 116: How Stacy K Built a Solid Flower Shop Foundation
January 24, 2024 01:26 - 1 hour - 64.9 MBIn this podcast episode, Amy and Natalie visit with flower shop owner Stacy K Ercan of Stacy K Floral in Rochester, New York. She shares about her shop expansion and business model which includes a collaborative space with a coffee counter, retail offerings, and a subscription service. Stacy also talks about how her background working with tents, events, and trade show exhibits helps her have an edge when bidding on events in her community. She discusses employee motivation, financial strate...
Ep. 115: Lucy Hunter: The Evolution of a Creative Soul
January 09, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this episode of the BB podcast, Amy and Natalie talk with Lucy Hunter about her 20+ year career in landscape design and her newest book The Flower Hunter: Creating a floral love story inspired by the landscape. Lucy shares openly about her past burnout, her shift towards flower design, and her return to the landscapes that inspire her creativity. This conversation delves into the impact of age on creative confidence and the pressures of social media. Lucy shares how routines inspire her n...
Ep. 114: Audience Questions Answered: Q&A Session
December 06, 2023 15:51 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBIn this podcast episode, Amy & Natalie conclude Season 7 with a Q&A session centered around listeners' questions. Natalie shares insights on pricing strategies, staff payment, and the benefits of an a la carte menu in the floral industry. She also discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and business. And, finally, Amy and Natalie emphasize the importance of networking, reviews, and open discussions about industry topics. A special thanks to Madrid Flower School for collaborating wit...
Ep. 113: The Farmer & I: A Tale of Love, Flowers, and Entrepreneurship
November 15, 2023 03:37 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBFloral designer Carrington Winkelmann, owner of The Farmer & I in the Texas Hill Country, shares her journey from college days dreaming to starting her own flower business with her flower farming husband, Grant. She discusses the challenges and rewards of running a business, including managing inventory, managing client expectations, and pricing her services. Carrington shares her dream for the future, which includes housing all parts of her business with her husband on one piece of land whe...
Ep. 112: The Art and Science of Rooftop Farming with Joanna Letz
November 01, 2023 04:21 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBIn this podcast episode, a seasoned rooftop flower farmer (yes, you heard that right - she farms on rooftops) shares extensive experience in agriculture. Joanna Letz, owner of Bluma Flower Farm, discusses the transition from traditional farming to rooftop farming, the unique challenges it presents, and the logistics involved. She also talks about her business, which includes a variety of offers such as retail, direct-to-consumer sales, weddings, events, and teaching. Joanna emphasizes the ...
Ep. 111: Abby Daigle's Floral Entrepreneurship Evolution
October 18, 2023 03:38 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBIn BB Podcast Episode 111, Abby Daigle, owner of Stems Floral Design & Event Styling in Austin, Texas shares her journey from growing up in the events industry at the venue owned by her family to starting her own floral business. She discusses her love for weddings, the services her company offers, and her business model, which includes a showroom for full-service wedding clients and important relationships with industry vendors. She also talks about her team structure, hiring process, and i...
Ep. 110: Urban Flower Farm Becomes Blooming Oasis
October 03, 2023 21:52 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBIn this podcast episode, we visit with Rachel Nafis, owner of Psalter Farm Flowers, an urban flower farm in San Diego. Rachel shares a behind the scenes look at her unique business model. She grows flowers in her neighbors' yards and then supplies San Diego shops and florists with her local grown flowers. Rachel discusses the challenges and rewards of farming in an urban setting, the importance of community and connections, and the ecological impact of her work. She also talks about her tran...
Ep. 109: How Self-reflection Led Graeme Corbett to Business Progress
September 19, 2023 23:32 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn Episode 109, Botanical Brouhaha Podcast co-hosts Amy and Natalie welcome guest Graeme Corbett of Bloom & Burn back to the show. They discuss Graeme's shift towards working mostly with British-grown flowers and he reflects on his decision to scale back the number of weddings he accepts while incorporating more teaching into his business model. They touch on what led to Graeme's decision to move to the Kent countryside with his partner and how he's adapted to a slower pace of life. They a...
Ep. 108: The Power of Connection: Sweet Root Village Joins Circle Weddings
September 05, 2023 00:36 - 44 minutes - 41 MBIn the first episode of Season 7, Amy and Natalie (Native Poppy founder) share what led to the strong bond between them which ultimately led to Natalie becoming the co-host of the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast. Setting the stage for their new podcast format, Amy and Natalie dive into their hopes for the podcast including a shared desire for more laughter and deeply honest conversations around topics that impact flower business owners. They introduce their guest, Rachel Bridgwood, co-owner of ...
We're Back! A Preview of Season 7
August 15, 2023 02:32 - 6 minutes - 5.5 MBAfter taking a few months off to rest and reflect, the podcast is back! And we have a new co-host you're going to love! The first episode of Season 7 will drop on September 6th and we couldn't be more excited to hit the ground running. We've missed our chats!
Ep. 107: Kelsie Hayes (Popupflorist)
November 28, 2022 05:25 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBOvercoming the fear of starting and financing a new business idea Learning the basics of business startup Testing the popup concept The importance of packaging at a popup Bringing the skill of fashion buying to a flower shop The power of asking questions Building a team Becoming a mother while running a business LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 107: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Gansevoort Market Tori Burch Foundation Fleishman is in Trouble FOLLOW POPUPFL...
BB+ (Ep. 24) Yasamin Salavatian on Brand Communication
November 15, 2022 13:15 - 53 minutes - 49 MBToday's Guest: Yasamin Salavatian Topic: Brand Communication in True You Fashion If you're struggling to find the words to convey who you are and what you do, today's episode is for you! We can't wait for you to meet Yasamin Salavatian, Yasi for short. She describes her expertise like this: "I partner with you to bring words to your vision, leading you to differentiate your brand from the sea of…well, let’s face it - drab. As a Storytelling Strategist (and your Partner-in-Communicat...
Ep. 106: Amy Dunlap (Stemz)
November 07, 2022 04:54 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBToday we’re visiting with Amy Dunlap, owner of Stemz, Inc. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Amy never could seem to avoid the draw of flower shop jobs in high school and college. After studying horticulture in college and getting a Masters degree in Agricultural Education and Communication, she opened a home-based floral design business to service weddings and events and eventually bought a building to house her business. Following her intuition, Amy decided to close her shop in 2018. B...
Ep. 105: Tina Sharpe
October 31, 2022 20:17 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBToday we’re visiting with Tina Sharpe, owner of Living Fresh Home Goods & Flower Shop in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Tina has woven together a business model uniquely built on her life experiences - first managing garden centers and greenhouses, then studying floral and interior design, and ultimately finding the love of her life, moving her business to the charming Village of St. Jacobs, and restructuring to a 4-day work week alongside her husband which leaves time for travel and rest. If ...
Ep. 105: Tina Sharpe (Living Fresh)
October 31, 2022 20:17 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBToday we’re visiting with Tina Sharpe, owner of Living Fresh Home Goods & Flower Shop in St. Jacobs, Ontario. Tina has woven together a business model uniquely built on her life experiences - first managing garden centers and greenhouses, then studying floral and interior design, and ultimately finding the love of her life, moving her business to the charming Village of St. Jacobs, and restructuring to a 4-day work week alongside her husband which leaves time for travel and rest. If ...
Ep. 104: Brittany Sarhage (Rudy's Flower Truck)
October 17, 2022 01:14 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBToday we’re visiting with Brittany Sarhage, owner of Rudy's Flower Truck in St. Louis, Missouri. Brittany embodies the courage and tenacity most of us wish we had. She started a flower truck business with no prior experience in the industry and has continued to steadily grow the business while caring for both her customers and her city. Join us as we talk with Brittany about: How she came to own 2 flower trucks with no prior floristry experience Why she wanted to start her business in St....
Ep. 103: Felicia Alvarez (Menagerie Farm & Flower)
September 26, 2022 03:11 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBToday we’re visiting with Felicia Alvarez, owner of Menagerie Farm & Flower in the Sacramento Valley of California. Felicia returned to the prune farm she grew up on to raise her own children there —and decided to add a rose farm and nursery to the property. She's a committed advocate for fellow flower farmers. Join us as we talk with Felicia about: Breaking into rose farming Staffing for the ebb and flow of flower farming Scheduling and hiring for efficiency Learning the logistics an...
BB+ (Ep. 23) Hitomi Gilliam on the FREESIA Summit
September 19, 2022 01:33 - 22 minutes - 21 MBTODAY’S GUEST: Hitomi Gilliam AIFD TODAY'S TOPIC: FREESIA Summit Today I’ve invited our friend Hitomi Gilliam back to the podcast to talk about the FREESIA Challenge & upcoming FREESIA Summit she co-founded with Gregor Lersch and Colin Gilliam. Since the summit is right around the corner, I’ve asked Hitomi to give us the scoop because it’s an incredibly affordable educational opportunity with a top-notch lineup of educators and designers! What is the freesia summit? It's 3 days of vi...
Ep. 102: Brooke Snodgrass (Seventh Stem)
September 12, 2022 03:06 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBToday we’re visiting with Brooke Snodgrass, owner of Seventh Stem in Portland, Oregon. Brooke entered the flower world while working for a flower farmer as a side hustle to her career in finance. An avid gardener, she grows varieties that make her happy while using her private garden as inspiration for her designs. Join us as we talk with Brooke about: Finding her footing in the floral profession while working for a flower farmer at the Portland Flower Market Navigating illness as a weddi...
Ep. 101: Hitomi Gilliam + Gregor Lersch
August 29, 2022 00:06 - 1 hour - 67.2 MBFrom YOUR HOST, AMY MCGEE: While I could go on and on about Hitomi Gilliam & Gregor Lersch — the things they've accomplished, the books they’ve written, and the competitions they’ve won — I’ll leave the details of their stories to them. I want you to hear it in their words. What I really want to tell you about first is how I met them and how they’ve each impacted my life not only as a floral professional, but also how they’ve touched my life personally. It’s no accident that I met both H...
Ep. 100: Melissa Sullivan (Le Bloomerie)
August 15, 2022 00:57 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBToday we’re visiting with Melissa Sullivan, owner of Le Bloomerie in Los Gatos, California. Melissa jumped into the floral profession with enthusiasm after a career in healthcare. She believes in dreaming big and tuning out any negativity as she pursues her dreams. Join us as we talk about: Her thoughts on creating, paying for, and collaborating with other vendors for editorial work The role editorial work plays in the Le Bloomerie business model Why she believes it’s imperative that fl...
Bonus: Judge Victoria Pratt on The Power of Dignity
August 08, 2022 01:44 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBAt Botanical Brouhaha, we've spent over a decade sharing our belief in the power of flowers to change lives and impact communities. Today's bonus episode of the BB Podcast not only supports that notion, but also serves as a call to action for us to continue using our artistic medium for the healing of our communities. After reading The Power of Dignity: How Transforming Justice Can Heal Our Communities by Judge Victoria Pratt, we knew we needed to share not only the book with you, but the ...
Ep. 99: Hannah Lowery (Edges Wild)
July 25, 2022 01:43 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBToday we’re visiting with Hannah Lowery, owner of Edges Wild Studio in Houston, Texas. Hannah has been honing her craft and finding words to describe her unique style for several years and we love the direction she's headed! Join us as we talk about: finding her first loves at the intersection of humanities and earth science learning 3 dimensional art creation while working at Anthropologie her career meander (she won't call it a career path) what Folk Art Floristry means to her att...
Ep. 98: Katie Allen + Jenny Rausch (Anthousai)
July 11, 2022 02:55 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBToday we’re visiting with Jenny Rausch and Katie Allen, owners of Anthousai in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It's no secret that many business partnerships simply don't work out. But, Jenny and Katie have built a friendship as they've built a flower business and they have some great insights into the reasons they believe their partnership has worked. Join us as we talk about: How they learned floral design before they could afford in-person instruction Their desire to normalize the side hustle and enc...
BB+ (Ep. 22) Joseph Massie on Writing 'The Flower School'
May 23, 2022 02:42 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBTODAY’S GUEST: Joseph Massie author of The Flower School: The Principles and Pleasures of Good Flowers the youngest person ever to win 5 consecutive RHS gold medals at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Founder and Creative Director at Joseph Massie Flowers Founder of The Flower Class Host of the Flowers After Hours Podcast TODAY'S TOPIC: Becoming a Published Author You're in for a treat! In this episode, Joseph shares behind-the-scenes details of the making of his new book, The Flower...
Ep. 97: Ginny Early (Enemies of the Average)
May 09, 2022 04:58 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBToday we’re visiting with floral designer Ginny Early, owner of Enemies of the Average in Gainesville, Georgia. Join us as we talk with Ginny about: Flowering for weddings, museums, and editorial shoots Using the painful experiences she's walked through as a catalyst to support other women in feeling valued Building a business that reflects her talents, values, and interests The challenges that landed her in the luxury wedding market Her advice for new flower business owners Work...
Ep. 96: Sophie Felts
April 25, 2022 02:28 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBToday we’re visiting with floral designer Sophie Felts, owner of Sophie Felts Floral Design which services the Washington DC area. Join us as we talk with Sophie about: Building a flower business from the ground up with a business degree and a passion for flowers Starting and running a business with small children The framework she used to create a great team structure How she defines 'freelancers' and the role they play in her business The annual Freelancer Workshop she founded ...
Ep. 95: Susan McLeary
April 11, 2022 03:08 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBToday we’re catching up with our very first BB Podcast guest ever! Join us for a conversation with Susan McLeary aka Passionflower Sue — author, educator, wearable florals innovator, and self-appointed corsage ambassador. A few of the things we're chatting about in this episode: the process of writing a book her curiosity around figuring out sticking points in the floral industry and how to improve or solve them the ebb and flow of business dreams she’s realized and business changes tha...
Ep. 94: Pili Fuentes (Las Floristas)
March 28, 2022 04:02 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBToday we’re visiting with floral designer Pili Fuentes, owner of Las Floristas in Mexico City, Mexico. Pili is also the founder 0f Flower House Mexico and co-founder of the European Association for Flower Growers. Join us as we talk with Pili about: Transitioning from kindergarten teacher to floral designer The learning opportunities she's found in freelancing Her interest in biodynamic farming The importance and urgency of caring for our soil Why she decided to create the European Ass...
Ep. 94: Pili Fuentes
March 28, 2022 04:02 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBToday we’re visiting with floral designer Pili Fuentes, owner of Las Floristas in Mexico City, Mexico. Pili is also the founder 0f Flower House Mexico and co-founder of the European Association for Flower Growers. Join us as we talk with Pili about: Transitioning from kindergarten teacher to floral designer The learning opportunities she's found in freelancing Her interest in biodynamic farming The importance and urgency of caring for our soil Why she decided to create the European Ass...
BB+ (Ep. 21) Lauren and Leah Palmer on Sending Flowers to MMIW
March 21, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 65.4 MBTODAY’S GUESTS: Lauren & Leah Palmer | The Wild Mother TOPIC: Send Flowers to MMIW In May 2022, the Palmer sisters, owners of The Wild Mother, will embark on their annual Send Flowers To project. This year the project will surround MMIW (Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women) Awareness Day, on May 5th. Send Flowers To MMIW is a requiem and response to this crisis through a floral outpouring which will be installed at First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City from May 7th to May 9th. Thought...
Ep. 93: John Gibbons
March 14, 2022 03:52 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBToday we’re visiting with John Gibbons, owner of Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm in Liverpool, England. Join us as we talk with John about: transitioning from makeup artist to flower farmer how his time at Dior inspired his career in flower farming utilizing an allotment to get a taste of flower farming overcoming challenges without losing vision and enthusiasm the reality of farming on leased land selling wholesale flowers to florists his long-term plan for the farm the importanc...
Ep. 93: John Gibbons (Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm)
March 14, 2022 03:52 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBToday we’re visiting with John Gibbons, owner of Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm in Liverpool, England. Join us as we talk with John about: transitioning from makeup artist to flower farmer how his time at Dior inspired his career in flower farming utilizing an allotment to get a taste of flower farming overcoming challenges without losing vision and enthusiasm the reality of farming on leased land selling wholesale flowers to florists his long-term plan for the farm the importanc...
Ep. 92: Sarah Shell (Fern Studio Flowers)
February 28, 2022 00:29 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBToday we’re visiting with Sarah Shell, owner of Fern Studio Flowers in Columbia, South Carolina. Join us as we talk with Hannah about: her "tiny career detour as a lawyer" and how she found her way back to flowers finding the education she needed to learn floral design techniques why she added a retail shop to her existing wedding/event business opening a retail shop during a pandemic building a team while allowing each employee to work within their strengths the importance of h...
Ep. 91: Hannah Brannan (Gather Flora)
February 21, 2022 04:55 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBToday we’re visiting with Hannah Brannan, owner of California-based Gather Flora — a platform for farmers, florists, grocers, and resellers that provides the tools you need to connect your business to flower sales in a streamlined, local, and even more sustainable way. Join us as we talk with Hannah about: finding inspiration in her grandmother's Texas garden incorporating her non-profit translation and software skill sets into her floral career striving to make global impact a part of...
Bonus: Introducing Circle 2022
February 07, 2022 02:37 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBToday's Guests: Natalie Gill | Native Poppy Twyla Reimer | Remi + Gold Jen Donohue | Juniper Lane Floral Design Kori Gervasio | Colly Flowers In this episode, we’re chatting with Jen and Kori about their experiences as part of CIRCLE 2021 and we're sharing some exciting opportunities for 2022. We're especially excited to introduce you to a new member of the CIRCLE team, as well. Twyla Reimer, owner of Remi + Gold, recently made two appearances on the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast ...
Ep. 90: Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins (Madrid Flower School)
January 31, 2022 01:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBToday we’re catching up with Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins, owner of Madrid Flower School. You may remember our conversation with Sylvia in Episode 42 (2019) when she had just opened MFS. So much has happened since that conversation, we thought it would be fun to sit back down and see how Sylvia has guided the school through growth in the midst of a pandemic and where she's headed in 2022. JOIN US AS WE TALK ABOUT: the new English Professional Program at Madrid Flower School the importance ...
Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins (Madrid Flower School)
January 31, 2022 01:41 - 1 hour - 57 MBToday we’re catching up with Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins, owner of Madrid Flower School. You may remember our conversation with Sylvia in Episode 42 (2019) when she had just opened MFS. So much has happened since that conversation, we thought it would be fun to sit back down and see how Sylvia has guided the school through growth in the midst of a pandemic and where she's headed in 2022. JOIN US AS WE TALK ABOUT: the new English Professional Program at Madrid Flower School the importance ...
Ep. 89: Twyla Reimer Part 2
January 23, 2022 23:59 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBToday we’re continuing our conversation with Twyla Reimer, owner of Remi + Gold in Austin, Texas. We were nowhere near done asking questions when our last conversation with Twyla concluded, so we asked her to come back and tell us more! We hope you find the second half of our visit helpful and encouraging — especially if you're wanting to break into the destination wedding market. Twyla doesn't hold back on sharing the ins and outs of the weddings she's flowered from Paris to Hawaii! JOIN ...
Ep. 88: Twyla Reimer (Remi + Gold)
November 15, 2021 04:31 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBToday we’re visiting with Twyla Reimer, owner of Remi + Gold in Austin, Texas. From a slight obsession with TLC wedding shows to working behind the scenes on events along the Las Vegas strip, flowering in California, and opening a business in Texas, you'll want to fasten your seatbelt for Twyla's story. She's not afraid to follow a dream. But, her love of people and the intentionality she shows in the way she cares for those around her are the heart of the story. We hope you enjoy this conv...
BB+ (Ep 20) Jesse Camargo on Freelancing
November 08, 2021 03:44 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBTODAY’S GUEST: Jesse Camargo | Flo.ReaL | IG: @jesse.flo.real TOPIC: Becoming a Floral Freelancer Join us in this episode as we talk about: landing his first freelancing job negotiating freelance work while maintaining a full-time job the moment he realized he wanted to pursue floral freelancing the importance of setting boundaries and saying no the perks of being a freelancer what it's like to be a freelancer behind-the-scenes the importance of having a mentor freelancer ...
Ep. 87: Hannah Bonham Blackwell (Southside Blooms)
October 25, 2021 03:28 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBToday we’re visiting with Hannah Bonham Blackwell of Southside Blooms in the Englewood community of Chicago, Illinois. Southside Blooms, which is a project of Chicago Eco House (a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission of using sustainability to alleviate poverty), is a farm-to-vase florist providing unique and fashion-forward arrangements, while maintaining an uncompromising dedication to both the environment and the surrounding communities. One hundred percent of their money goes directly towards ...
BB+ (Ep. 19) Corrine Heck + Parie Donaldson on Details Flower Software
October 11, 2021 00:47 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBTODAY’S GUESTS: Corrine Heck (CEO) + Parie Donaldson (Certified Design Associate) Details Flowers Software TOPIC: Do More and Earn More with the Help of Details Flowers Software Details Flowers Software is a platform specifically designed to help florists and designers. The app streamlines proposals, ensures profitability through careful attention to each arrangement, and simplifies the payment process. Details is an elegant and easy-to-use floral design system – an absolute must-have...