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What does security have to do with your floral business? Jesse is back with another incredibly helpful business tip! Our guest today is a very special one. It’s Amanda Johnson, our Team Flower copywriter and editor! You’ll also hear from Team Flower Member Carol-Anne Barnes. Carol-Anne has done her fair share of pop-ups, and she’s here to share a few tips on how to determine whether a pop-up is right for your business.
This week on the podcast, Kelly is interviewing Janine, our kindhearted Team Flower Community Builder and Content Coordinator and owner of Bundles & Blooms floral design. Janine is such an asset to the Team Flower Staff and is gifted with incredible people skills! (She may or may not have earned the title “The Awkward Reducer” on our team.) In this episode, she’s talking through the must-haves of her small in-home floral studio, from floral paintings to bundles of flowers different than event florals. Janine also discusses her onsite delivery process, how to handle when something didn’t go as planned, and shares her best story of someone receiving flowers. Kelly gives a tip for what to do when bridal party ribbons get wet, and Janine also shares her thoughts on where the floral industry can overcome weaknesses.
On this episode, Team Flower Social Media Coordinator Jacelyn Bolton joins Kelly to chat about her floral design experience with The Flora Club! Jacelyn is a genius with graphic design as well as floral design, so she’s giving some incredibly helpful tips for a website and branding refresh! She’s sharing her favorite flower tools (like these sakagen shears) and her go-to snacks for when she’s headed to an install or working hard in the studio. Where can flower lovers grow in mutual support and friendship? Jacelyn’s sharing her hopeful heart for the future of the floral industry.
In this episode of the Team Flower podcast, the team is back to share more flower discoveries! Amanda is chatting about our recent blog, How to Celebrate Your Work-In-Progress Garden, spoke to and inspired her in her own gardening endeavors. Jacelyn shares one of her favorite musical artists, Sleeping at Last, and gets us all talking about the Enneagram! Listen in to hear the Team Flower team’s Enneagram numbers!
In this episode of the Team Flower podcast, we’ve gathered as a team to share a few of our recent flower discoveries! You’ll also hear from Amy McGhee at Botanical Brouhaha. She’s talking about the importance of being a champion for others in the floral industry and how you can do so as well. Lastly, Team Flower Member Jalisca Thomason is sharing about how to practice sustainable floral designs for destination weddings.
This is quite a special episode of the Team Flower Podcast! Not only is it our 100th episode (hooray!), but it’s also recorded LIVE from Pasadena following the 2020 Team Flower Conference. It’s rare that our small remote team have the opportunity to sit in the same room, so we decided to take full advantage this year and give all of our listeners a special treat!
American growers, Alaska Peony Cooperative and Peterkort Roses join us on this episode of the podcast. We’re talking about what it takes to get a successful flower co-op started, tips for growing peonies, running a family business, pest control and sourcing garden roses.
Carrie Moe from Type A Society joins Kelly on this episode of the podcast! Carrie and Kelly are discussing the measure of “success” and how to take steps to make sure that you’re successful in every facet of life. They’re also chatting about what makes a good brand a good brand. Carrie is sharing tips on how to make your brand stand out as well as how to manage your time efficiently.
On this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, Kelly is joined by Mandy Hornick of Blue Ridge Blooms to talk about how sustainable flower farming can impact the flowers and the community.
In this incredibly interesting episode, Alex Frost of QuickFlora joins Kelly to chat about technology in the floral industry. You’ll hear about how changes in floral design technology have impacted the industry over the years—from the invention of the internet to accelerated deliveries. Alex is explaining how introducing robotics and kiosks to the floral industry can be a positive addition; he talks through what they are and how they work.
Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs joins Kelly on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. Alicia is sharing her journey from being unsure about pursuing a floral career to her leap of faith into the industry! She’s also chatting about her new book, “Bella Bouquets“, the purpose behind it, and how you could benefit from it.
In this episode, Amy Osaba joins Kelly on the Team Flower Podcast! In addition to discussing one of the essential principles of floral design—creating movement in florals.
On this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, we’re talking with Laura Farber, President of the Tournament of Roses. You’ll learn about the history of the Rose Parade and how it’s grown in 131 years from horse-drawn carriages to present day floral-covered mechanical floats. Laura is sharing so many fun facts about the Rose Bowl, its years during World War II, and why the parade is never held on a Sunday.
In this episode, Kelly is joined by Felisa Funes from Of the Flowers. Felisa is chatting about her background in art and the similarities between making sculptures and designing with flowers. She’s sharing a few tips on how to create something new without being overwhelmed and experiencing “artist’s block.”
In this discussion, we’re exploring how other art forms can influence floral design. Jen is sharing how practicing art can bring familiarity, confidence, and inspiration. We are chatting about how flowers can help you find the purpose for your events’ designs well as as how to consider your audience as you create arrangements. Jen is sharing a few tips on how you can find joy in your craft and display that joy in each of your designs.
Sarah Campbell joins us on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. Sarah is a renowned wedding expert who has launched multiple wedding businesses. In her early 20s, Sarah found her calling in the wedding industry and founded a thriving event planning firm.
Sue is sharing tips and mechanics on how to create foam-free floral design installations utilizing chicken wire and investing in a welder to create custom pieces for your collection. You’ll hear details about an install Sue is working on, as well as her inspiration and how it’s all coming together.
Jenn Sanchez is joining us on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast! Born and raised in Southern California, Jenn Sanchez is a floral designer with an affinity for strong emotive representation in design. She grew up with a paintbrush or pen always in hand, and she hoped to pursue a career in the arts yet fell into florals in 2010 shortly after high school. As an unexpected medium of expression, flowers have given a sought-out tangibility to her work. Using dramatic gestures and a compelling use of color, she seeks the balance of the familiar and the unexpected with each new client. Jenn is also a speaker at the 2020 Team Flower Conference in Pasadena!
On this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, we’re talking with Rachael of Siren Floral Co. She’s chatting about collaboration and how important it is to work with other creatives.
Françoise was born in Belgium but now resides in Portland, Oregon, where she works out of her studio and teaches online courses. She has crystalized her singular style of textural woodlands and botanical haute couture pieces, garnering a global following. Françoise has taught in many cities in the US and various countries around the world. Her dynamic work has been published in national and international magazines, and in December 2018 her book The Herbal Recipe Keeper was published by Timber Press.
