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Ep. 76: LaParis Phillips (Brooklyn Blooms)
Botanical Brouhaha Podcast
English - February 22, 2021 01:23 - 1 hour - 206 MB - ★★★★★ - 107 ratingsDesign Arts Visual Arts events florist business farmerflorist floraldesign flower flowerfarming flowering flowers wedding Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Ep. 75: Akiko Kovacs (Floraison)
Next Episode: Ep. 77: Susan Stremlau
Today we’re visiting with LaParis Phillips, owner of Brooklyn Blooms in Brooklyn, New York, to chat about:
her early days learning floristry in a Missouri flower shop following her dream of living in NYC marrying her love of flowers and fashion to create a business that is a unique reflection of her the journey that led to her owning 2 flower shops in NYC by the age of 32 the motivating power of the words: "you never know..." finding the resources she needs to run a business her organic progression towards becoming a flower influencer her thoughts on pricing for brand collaborations her flower dream (hint: think jungle flowers) breaking barriers and covering new ground (ever heard of a florist with a mix tape?) her thoughts on the barriers to accessibility in the floral industry the importance of leaving a legacy and how she's going about it day by day LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 76: Start Small Think Big Brian W. Fraser Photography Kate Spade Tommy Hilfiger Madewell Bloom & Plume Susan McLeary | @passionflowersue SEE MORE WORK FROM BROOKLYN BLOOMS HERE:Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
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