Viva La Flora Live - The Art and Business of Flowers
80 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsBringing you the Art and Business of Flowers.
VLF Live Podcast is an educational and inspirational show for all florists, flower artists and entrepreneur, floral industry pros and beginners, and simply for flower lovers.
Anahit, the podcast host, takes a deep dive into floristry, into what it really takes to run a successful floral business, how to be a better floral designer, how to stay inspired and inspire other.
"As we know, our profession encompasses wide range of industries and other fields, such as artists, designers, farmers, distributors, wholesalers, educators, planners, photographers... and the list goes on. It is vital to recognize the importance of each and every one of these experts.
I will be striving to bring a glimpse of it all to you through stories from industry experts, newcomers, trendsetters and followers.
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Episodes
Sharon McGukin "The Focus On Sharing and Exploring"
June 26, 2022 14:09“Understand the value of preparing yourself for the next job while performing the job you have. Opportunities come to the prepared.” AIFD Symposium 2022 is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! If you are at symposium on July 4th join us for Floral Career Vision 2022 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Spend one hour, at the tables, learning details about the diverse job descriptions available that might fit you. Jobs like …Podcaster, Web Manager, Grower, Podcaster Event Designer, Dig...
Hitomi Gilliam
June 11, 2022 17:47 - 1 hour - 54 MBHitomi Gilliam Creative Edge... FREESIA Challenge and so much more! AIFD Symposium 2022 is right around the corner and we couldn’t be more excited! If hav't heard Gregor Lersch and Hitomi Gilliam joined forces and created something truly magical... FREESIA Challenge WEB INSTAGRAM FREESIA CHALLENGE AIFD SYMPOSIUM
Emile Ghessen Stories of modern conflict... 45 Days: The Fight For A Nation
April 13, 2022 15:35 - 1 hour - 49.3 MBEmile Ghessen currently in Ukraine documenting and reporting from Kiev... much like he has done from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020 Follow him on Instagram and you'll have a better understanding of what's going on in the country at the moment! "I have been in war zones since the age of 18 fighting and now filming them, and this recent war was very different for me. It was a war of David vs Goliath in the sense of the contrast in equipment and technology on the battlefield between Armenia and Aze...
A Story About A Nation
April 13, 2022 14:40 - 20 minutes - 17.4 MBWhy I choose to tell this my story...? Why interview a war reporter? I had to tell my story 1st and why I had to do this interview... the one that had nothing to do with flowers, weddings, business... but has everything to do with HUMANITY! I had the privilege to interview war reporter and documentarian Emile Ghessen who currently is in Ukraine documenting and reporting from Kiev... much like he has done from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020. Follow Emile on Instagram and you'll have a better under...
Amy Balsters
November 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MBAmy's story is one that many of you can relate, I'm sure... the passion, the hope, the dreams and the tears. "Two decades ago, flowers saved my life." Amy It was such an amazing conversation, so eye opening in so many ways. SHOW NOTES INSTAGRAM WEB ___ Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit Thanks Our Sponsors & Supporters True C...
Power Of Photography Alex Mateiu
November 22, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBAlex Mateiu Photography Is definitely not your average wedding photography. I guess any profession started with passion is bound to succeed. SHOW NOTES INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit Thanks Our Sponsors & Supporters True Client ProFloral Business Academy Viva La Flora Designs
Flower Sourcing Simplified with Jared
November 18, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 39.6 MBIn today's world of flower sourcing and every challenge that comes with it... what if you could: Get free overnight shipping on all orders Have special wholesale pricing Work with dedicated account representative directly And actually be able to source flowers Petal Driven does just that. "We have traveled across the world, searching for the highest quality flowers we can find in order to found Petaldriven.com, an online community that sources flowers directly from farms across...
Beautiful Weddings Don't Just Happen
November 15, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 38.5 MBBeautiful Weddings Don't Just Happen, True Client Pro Makes It Feel As Though They Do The ultimate business management platform for wedding professionals. Whether you’re a florist, wedding planner, venue owner, designer or in event rentals, you need more than spreadsheets and sticky notes to ensure you play your part in delivering a flawless wedding for your client. SHOW NOTES INSTAGRAM WEB Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and e...
How To Increase Your Organic Reach On Instagram
November 04, 2021 17:20 - 51 minutes - 44.6 MBRepeating the exact same hashtags reads like spam to the algorithm. If you're finding great hashtags only to copy them into your notes app and paste the same ones for every post, you're wasting time and limiting your reach. With Hashtag Slayer, you can play by the rules and make your posts more effective by increasing your reach with optimized hashtags each time you post. SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM WEB Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and...
How to Grow Your Podcast, Marketing & Publishing Made Simple with Adam Adams
October 29, 2021 14:22"ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕣𝕕. 𝕎𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕥." Knowing how to begin the process, what you need to have to record and how to publish, how to structure your podcast and ensure the content is valuable, and even setting aside the time can be a major hurdle. Most importantly… there is help! SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM LINKDIN WEB - Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anah...
How to Grow Your Podcast, Marketing & Publishing Made Simple with Adam Adams
October 29, 2021 14:22"ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕣𝕕. 𝕎𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕥." Knowing how to begin the process, what you need to have to record and how to publish, how to structure your podcast and ensure the content is valuable, and even setting aside the time can be a major hurdle. Most importantly… there is help! SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM LINKDIN WEB - Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anah...
How to Grow Your Podcast, Marketing & Publishing Made Simple with Adam Adams
October 29, 2021 14:22"ℙ𝕣𝕖𝕤𝕤 ℝ𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕣𝕕. 𝕎𝕖 ℍ𝕒𝕟𝕕𝕝𝕖 𝕋𝕙𝕖 ℝ𝕖𝕤𝕥." Knowing how to begin the process, what you need to have to record and how to publish, how to structure your podcast and ensure the content is valuable, and even setting aside the time can be a major hurdle. Most importantly… there is help! SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM LINKDIN WEB - Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anah...
Sylvia Reitsma-Dral How can we improve floral industry and close some of the gaps
August 30, 2021 13:47 - 40 minutes - 58.3 MBSylvia from Royal Van Zanten How do you get your voice heard as a female entrepreneur in a man's world... Lifting the shades and really taking a look at floral industry, specifically growing and distributing. SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM LINKDIN WEB _ SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: True Client Pro Floral Business Academy Viva La Flora Designs FLEURVANA RETREAT SEP 20-21, 2021 Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway....
Sarah Campbell Navigating Floral Business Through Covid
August 30, 2021 12:33 - 20 minutes - 19.6 MBSarah Campbell Things got really personal on this episode... how personal? Well going from Wedding Flower Queen that can do it all to Mother Of The Bride in the middle of a pandemic. MUST LISTEN! SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM Interview On YouTube _ SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: True Client Pro Floral Business Academy Viva La Flora Designs FLEURVANA RETREAT SEP 20-21, 2021 Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. W...
Is Flower Business Different In Brazil?!
August 30, 2021 12:04 - 40 minutes - 35.5 MBTanus Saab All the way from Brazil! How different is wedding and flower business in Brazil? But is it really... SHOW NOTES INSTAGEAM FACEBOOK Interview On YouTube __ SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: True Client Pro Floral Business Academy Viva La Flora Designs FLEURVANA RETREAT SEP 20-21, 2021 Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit
"The Magic of Garden Roses"
June 29, 2021 15:13 - 52 minutes - 45.5 MBAlexandra Farms Have you smelled the roses?! Alexandra Farms is a boutique grower specializing in nostalgic, romantic, fresh-cut garden roses. The farm is located in the fertile savanna of Bogotá, high in the Andes Mountains of Colombia, where the warm days and cool nights are perfect for growing roses. Alexandra Farms was started by Jose R. Azout in 2005 and is named after his daughter Alexandra Lydia Azout. SHOW NOTES Alexandra Farms INSTAGEAM Interview On YouTube EMC Go Live ...
NEW BLOOM - Innovative Marketing & Consulting
June 15, 2021 14:03 - 43 minutes - 38.1 MBNEW BLOOM The floral industry is innovating, are you? The flower industry is one of the world's most dynamic, ever-evolving industries. With exceptional cross-segment expertise, New Bloom enables businesses to adapt to this change—turning ambitious goals into reality. SHOW NOTES New Bloom New Bloom Show INSTAGRAM EMC Go Live Event is HERE!!! July 13-14, 2021 REGISTER FOR THE EVENT SPONSORS & SUPPORTERS: True Client Pro Floral Business Academy 411 Floral Floral Success Institute
Thursd. & The Future of Floristry
June 09, 2021 01:56 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBFuture of Floristry Thursd. & beyond with founder himself. Where are we now... where will we be tomorrow? Have you thought about virtual world of flowers?! Thursd is the online place to share floral stories about your company and products. With an unprecedented international audience, Thursd offers an effective way to showcase products, portfolio, and company. Thursd shows many connections in a transparent way. From product to breeder to grower to trader to florist to consumer. SHOW NO...
"EMC Go Live Event"
June 04, 2021 17:42 - 46 minutes - 40.8 MBEMC Go Live Event is HERE!!! July 13-14, 2021 First ever, one of a kind virtual event.Join me as I dive into the WHAT, the WHO & the WHY behind this amazing event. "As we enter into a new age of our floral industry, we realize what lies ahead is full of possibility! At EMC, we always want to encourage conscious creativity and bring those we influence and those that influence us to new heights of awareness. Most people are only the thermometer of their own life...letting the outsi...
"PRICING For Profit" with Christi Lopez & Anahit Hakobyan
April 26, 2021 13:45 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBPRICING Pricing for profit and not the competition is the key! Yes, but where do you even start? How do you figure out "the formula? Is there a formula?... This talk I wish I heard before I started my business for sure! MUST LISTEN I promise. SHHOW NOTES We want to see you succeed in your business! Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to leave us a review, we truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit SPONSORS True Client...
"Queen Protea" - Adam Gladue AIFD
April 26, 2021 13:36 - 47 minutes - 41.6 MB"Queen Protea" aka Adam Gladue HAVE YOU SEEN HBO Max Original "Full Bloom"??? Well than you know Adam! I'm sure you couldn't help but to want to ask him what really was going on in his creative mind when he was designing for Full Bloom... "Adam Gladue, AIFD, is a second-generation, Minneapolis-based floral designer, most recently noted as a contestant on HBO Max’s new flower design competition series, “Full Bloom”. Well, here it is, our new episode with one and only "Queen Protea". ...
"We All Have To Start Somewhere In Our Business"
April 19, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19.9 MBBeginning of Your Business... Yes, we do start somewhere... usually at the bottom and moving up as we grow. That means charging less often times, but... SHOW NOTES We want to see you succeed in your business! Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to leave us a review, we truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit SPONSORS True Client Pro Floral Business Academy 411 Floral Floral Success Institute Viva La Flora Designs
Flowers, Social Media & TikTok with Sarah Campbell?! Intrigued?
April 12, 2021 13:02 - 45 minutes - 39.5 MBFloral business is not just about flowers is it? Join Sarah from Intrigue Designs and I as we explore fine points of floral business and marketing strategies. And if you are not on TikTok yet, you will want to be after this conversation... SHOW NOTES INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK TIKTOK INTRIGUE TEACHES Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit SPONSOR...
Let's Talk Flowers Business! "TRACKING"
March 30, 2021 12:53 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MB"TRACKING" If you don't track your leads, sales... how would you know whats working and what's not... "That which is measured improves. That which is measured and reported improves exponentially." - Karl Pearson SHOW NOTES We want to see you succeed in your business! Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to leave us a review, we truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit SPONSORS True Client Pro Floral Business Academy 41...
"Presenting Yourself With Confidence"
March 30, 2021 12:40 - 43 minutes - 38.4 MBFull & Frank’s Founder, Juanita Wheeler, is known for her strategic mind, her ability to inspire, and her trademark style of delivering insights and advice in a manner best described as comprehensive but blunt (or full & frank). Juanita has over two decades of experience, devising and implementing strategic solutions for a broad range of organizations. She has amassed experience as a nonprofit CEO, a board member, a global marketing and market development specialist, a political strategist...
"Fortune Is In The Follow-Up!"
March 22, 2021 14:15 - 20 minutes - 20.1 MBChristi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge and experience with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast and every Wednesday on Clubhouse. Fortune Is In The Follow-up! I guarantee you are losing money if you are not following-up after every consultation (or purchase for that matter). So here’s 10 points that I want to bring up ab...
Conner Nesbit
March 21, 2021 19:10 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MB"I fell into floristry 10 years ago completely by accident. My boyfriend at the time (now my fiancé) helped me get my first job at a flower shop right out of High School. I was just looking for a way to pay for my college tuition. 4 years into my floral career I was diagnosed with cancer and I lost my mother to cancer... SHOW NOTES INSTAGRAM THURSD ARTICLE Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Leave us a Review and enter in a Book Giveaway. We truly apprec...
Let's Talk Flower Business! - SALES SALES SALES
March 16, 2021 13:16 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBLet's Talk Flowers Business Christi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast. We welcome you all to join us for the "afterparty" at the Clubhouse every Wednesday at 3pm EST to have a discussions around the topics we discuss on the show and all things business. If you would like an invita...
School Of Podcasting with Dave Jackson
March 09, 2021 13:44 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MBSo you want to start a podcast?! Great! Where do you begin... The School of Podcasting features step by step tutorials, to shape your idea, record your concept and publish your message to the world. It also includes a private Facebook group to network with other podcasting minds. It also includes group coaching sessions (60-90 minutes twice a month) and “Lunch with Dave” sessions (short 30-minute coaching calls) so you are never alone, frustrated or lost. It also has a 30-day money-back g...
Let's Talk Flower Business! - Nurturing Your Potential Clients
March 09, 2021 13:29Let's Talk Flowers Business Christi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast. We welcome you all to join us for the "afterparty" at the Clubhouse every Wednesday at 3pm EST to have a discussions around the topics we discuss on the show and all things business. If you would like an invita...
Let's Talk Flower Business! - Nurturing Your Potential Clients
March 09, 2021 13:29Let's Talk Flowers Business Christi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast. We welcome you all to join us for the "afterparty" at the Clubhouse every Wednesday at 3pm EST to have a discussions around the topics we discuss on the show and all things business. If you would like an invita...
Elizabeth Cronin "From Wicker Park To HBO MAX"
March 02, 2021 06:21 - 56 minutes - 48.4 MBElizabeth Cronin founder of Asrai Garden has quickly became a household name in Chicago's floral wold, creating floral art for the locals and celebrities. What sets the Asrai Garden shops apart — and perhaps what intrigued HBO — is Cronin’s devotion to native plants and natural-looking arrangements. Cronin’s arrangements celebrate the “wild” look of flowers, often including prairie greens native to Illinois or taxidermied insects... SHOW NOTES WEB ASRAI GARDEN INSTAGRAM ELIZABRTH INSTA...
Let's Talk Flower Business! Generating Leads For Your Business
March 02, 2021 02:57 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBLet's Talk Flowers Business! Today's Topic - Generating Leads Christi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast. We welcome you all to join us for the "afterparty" at the Clubhouse every Wednesday at 3pm EST to have a discussions around the topics we discuss on the show and all things bus...
"Flower The Moment" Beth O'Reilly
February 26, 2021 03:22 - 46 minutes - 40.3 MBHBO MAX Original "Full Bloom" Contestant Beth O'Reilly Nature is something that can be enjoyed and appreciated by everyone and that’s what I find beautiful, creating moments of joy that are meaningful. Those moments can never be taken away... SHOW NOTES WEB INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK Let's stay connected @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to leave us a review, we truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit SPONSORS: True Client Pro 411 Floral Flo...
Let's Talk Flower Business!
February 22, 2021 14:20 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBLet's Talk Flowers Business Christi and I absolutely love business talks. Something that doesn't happen as often as it should in floral industry. We are here to help by sharing our combined 40+ years of business knowledge with you every Monday on Viva La Flora Live Podcast. We welcome you all to join us for the "afterparty" at the Clubhouse every Wednesday at 3pm EST to have a discussions around the topics we discuss on the show and all things business. If you would like an invita...
FLEURVANA VIRTUAL FLORAL SUMMIT
February 18, 2021 18:35 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBFLEURVANA VIRTUAL FLORAL SUMMIT Shawn Michael Foley and Gina Thresher Our exclusive look into FLEURVANA Summit! The WHY, WHO and WHEN... Shawn and Gina shared their experience with floral education. Why FLEURVANA VIRTUAL SUMMIT has been so successful and changed so many florists way of thinking. The must attend floral event of 2021 is happening March 5-7 and best of all it’s completely online! For a limited time, you can watch it all Live from home for FREE! Tap the link below to re...
Scott Shepherd - The Man Behind The Voice
February 10, 2021 22:25 - 53 minutes - 46.1 MB"The Flower Podcast" Meet Scott Scott Shepherd’s love of all things flowers began while he was still very young. His desire to connect with nature and the beauty of flowers started on his grandparent’s farm and continued well into high school and college. Scott graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Horticulture and upon graduating, fell into the world of cut flowers. Scott often says, “There are so many wonderful flowers in the world waiting to be discovered, I...
HBO Max - Full Bloom behind the scene with Ace Berry
February 02, 2021 01:52 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBAce Berry Aifd, CFD, TMF, worked in the oil fields of Texas for 5 years before finding his true passion .....FLOWERS!!! He recently opened his own Floral shop in Fulshear, Texas. He Earned his Texas Master Florist in 2012 , was Unit president for Teleflora in 2013. He and his friend created Inspired Designs ....a design team dedicated to their Passion for the industry and paying it forward, with mentoring new designers, educational programs and classes. He has travelled the country tak...
Ace Berry HBO Max "Full Bloom" Runner UP
January 26, 2021 13:28 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBAce Berry Aifd, CFD, TMF, worked in the oil fields of Texas for 5 years before finding his true passion .....FLOWERS!!! He recently opened his own Floral shop in Fulshear, Texas. He Earned his Texas Master Florist in 2012 , was Unit president for Teleflora in 2013. He and his friend created Inspired Designs ....a design team dedicated to their Passion for the industry and paying it forward, with mentoring new designers, educational programs and classes. He has travelled the country tak...
Why Me... Let's Get to Know Each Other
January 17, 2021 17:39 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBWhy me... My journey as a floral designer really began in Armenia. Never in million years could I imagine that this is where it would lead me today! Creating floral art, podcasting and starting a business mastermind. I spent years training to be a dentist only to find out that the driving force in my life would end up being floral design... SHOW NOTES There are only few things I want for the floral industry… ~ I want to see all my flower friends excel in their business and have bett...
Why Me... Let's Get to Know Each Other
January 17, 2021 17:38Why me... My journey as a floral designer really began in Armenia. Never in million years could I imagine that this is where it would lead me today! Creating floral art, podcasting and starting a business mastermind. I spent years training to be a dentist only to find out that the driving force in my life would end up being floral design... SHOW NOTES There are only few things I want for the floral industry… ~ I want to see all my flower friends excel in their business and have bett...
Tom de Houwer
January 05, 2021 13:19 - 46 minutes - 45.5 MBTom de Houwer "Artist's Journey Through Time..." Originating from Belgium, Tom de Houwer is celebrated as one of the most talented designers of this time. His unique designs and holistic methods that are driven by philosophical meaning have been inspiring thousands of people worldwide through speaking engagements, professional & student workshops and publications in dozens of magazines. Tom’s style originated at a young age inspired solely by his relationship to his inner world an...
CeCe Designs - Life in Pink
January 01, 2021 20:57 - 1 hour - 71.1 MBCeCe Designs Life in Pink with CeCe Todd CeCe Todd prides herself on not being a “design and drop” floral designer. Working with CeCe is always a one of a kind experience. Known for her infectious personality and her insane attention to detail, her command of flawless event design is what makes her such a valued wedding and event vendor. CeCe Designs and Events has built a reputation as one of the premier wedding florists in Birmingham, Alabama and the Southeast! Winning several design an...
Elements of Floral Style
November 28, 2020 13:37 - 54 minutes - 53.5 MBElements of Floral Style Christin Geall Cultivated... Christin Geall is a Canadian floral designer, writer, gardener, photographer, and author of the book Cultivated: Elements of Floral Style (Princeton Architectural Press, 2020). Trained in horticulture at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, she completed a BA in Environmental Studies & Anthropology and a MFA in Writing before becoming a gardening columnist for Gardenista, a professor, and designer... Full Show Notes Interview Links:...
Sarah & Tom the Grateful Gardeners
November 24, 2020 12:48 - 1 hour - 64.2 MB"OUR LITTLE SLICE OF HEAVEN IS DESIGNED AND ORGANIZED IN A WAY TO INVITE BOTH WILD LIFE AND PEOPLE WITH EQUAL ATTRACTION." Grateful Gardeners is an organic cut flower farm based in the Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve and Boyds, MD. We have been farming since 2018 with one particular mission; to promote local, sustainable, and collaborative flower farming with other farmers, designers, and florists in the DC, MD, and VA region... Show Notes Interview Links: WEB INSTAGRAM Let's st...
Hitomi Gilliam AIFD "Education Is The Key"
November 03, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBHitomi’s biggest passion is ‘Sharing Everything She Knows about Flowers’ through presenting and teaching. She began her career as a Farmer/Florist, a greenhouse grower and landscape designer, turned retail florist for first half of her working life. She focused her attention to teaching and became a floral educator, presenting design programs and workshops extensively throughout North America and around the world for the past 25 years... Full Show Notes Interview Links: WOOD TALKS Inst...
Business of Weddings... It's All in the Details
October 27, 2020 11:52 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBCorrine Heck is the founder and CEO of Details Flowers Software, a solution she conceived to address the needs of florists and event designers. Corrine went to work in the floral industry early on and worked her way up, learning the in's and out's of wedding floristry and event design until she was able to start her own floral business. She went on to produce over 800 events in Central Florida and came to see an area of opportunity and need for florists and event designers: an all-in-one sof...
"Flower Study with Flirty Fleurs" Alicia Schwede
October 13, 2020 12:26 - 49 minutes - 49 MB"Flower Study with Flirty Fleurs" Alicia Schwede Designer and blogger Alicia Schwede is the founder of the leading floral design & industry blog and magazine Flirty Fleurs. She regularly lectures on design and social media at workshops and events around the country... Full SHOW NOTES @vivalafloralive Thank You for Listening! Don't forget to leave us a review, we truly appreciate your feedback and support!!! ~Anahit Interview Links: WEB Instagram Rose Color Stud...
"Creating Unapologetically"
September 29, 2020 12:09 - 44 minutes - 44.4 MB"Creating Unapologetically" Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC, is the founder of Stems in St. Louis, MO, accredited member of AIFD, American Institute of Floral Designers, Professional Floral Communicators International and EMC, European Masters Certification. An Education Specialist for Teleflora, featured designer in industry publications and in the mentor program for EMC and board member for PFCI. ...Full Show Notes Speaker, Teacher, Artist "I want ...
"Creating Unapologetically"
September 29, 2020 12:09"Creating Unapologetically" Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC Jenny Thomasson AIFD PFCI EMC, is the founder of Stems in St. Louis, MO, accredited member of AIFD, American Institute of Floral Designers, Professional Floral Communicators International and EMC, European Masters Certification. An Education Specialist for Teleflora, featured designer in industry publications and in the mentor program for EMC and board member for PFCI. ...Full Show Notes Speaker, Teacher, Artist "I want ...