Best Farmerflorist Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 124: How Anna Stouffer Added a Retail Component to Her Floral Business 48:23

3d ago48:23

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In this episode of the Botanical Brouhaha podcast, Amy and Natalie talk with Anna Stouffer, owner of Urban Petals in Greer, South Carolina about her transition from a working in a law firm to becoming a successful floral designer. Anna shares her journey, starting with wedding floristry and eventually adding a retail component to her business. She …

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Ep. 123: The Art of Adaptation: Emily Patrick's Carolina Flowers Evolution 57:38

16d ago57:38

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In 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 evolu…

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Ep. 122: How Imelda Ramos Built a Flower Wholesale Business 1:01:07

1M ago1:01:07

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In 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 ch…

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Ep. 121: The Quest for Excellence at Madrid Flower School 53:07

2M ago53:07

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In 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 a…

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Ep. 120: Wonder of the Woodlands with Francoise Weeks 1:01:23

4M ago1:01:23

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In 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 col…

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Ep. 119: The True Value Behind Flower Shop Prices Explained 50:30

4M ago50:30

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In 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 characteris…

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Ep. 118: How Marsha Parker's Flowers Impact Survivors 47:38

5M ago47:38

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In 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 busin…

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Ep. 117: Flower Farming for Profit with Lennie Larkin 1:03:47

5M ago1:03:47

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In 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 str…

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Ep. 116: How Stacy K Built a Solid Flower Shop Foundation 1:10:53

6M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

In 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, e…

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Ep. 115: Lucy Hunter: The Evolution of a Creative Soul 1:08:48

6M ago1:08:48

1:08:48

In 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…

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Ep. 114: Audience Questions Answered: Q&A Session 1:20:21

7M ago1:20:21

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In 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…

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Ep. 113: The Farmer & I: A Tale of Love, Flowers, and Entrepreneurship 56:37

8M ago56:37

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Floral 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 he…

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Ep. 112: The Art and Science of Rooftop Farming with Joanna Letz 59:24

9M ago59:24

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In 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 h…

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Ep. 111: Abby Daigle's Floral Entrepreneurship Evolution 1:00:39

9M ago1:00:39

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In 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 …

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Ep. 110: Urban Flower Farm Becomes Blooming Oasis 54:24

9M ago54:24

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In 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…

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Ep. 109: How Self-reflection Led Graeme Corbett to Business Progress 57:40

10M ago57:40

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In 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. Th…

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Ep. 108: The Power of Connection: Sweet Root Village Joins Circle Weddings 44:45

10M ago44:45

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In 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 laugh…

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We're Back! A Preview of Season 7 6:01

11M ago6:01

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After 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!By Amy McGee

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Ep. 107: Kelsie Hayes (Popupflorist) 1:11:47

1+ y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Overcoming 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: Fash…

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BB+ (Ep. 24) Yasamin Salavatian on Brand Communication 53:07

1+ y ago53:07

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Today'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…

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Ep. 106: Amy Dunlap (Stemz) 49:19

1+ y ago49:19

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Today 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…

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Ep. 105: Tina Sharpe (Living Fresh) 1:18:12

1+ y ago1:18:12

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Today 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 t…

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Ep. 104: Brittany Sarhage (Rudy's Flower Truck) 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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Today 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 …

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Ep. 103: Felicia Alvarez (Menagerie Farm & Flower) 1:04:12

2y ago1:04:12

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Today 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…

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BB+ (Ep. 23) Hitomi Gilliam on the FREESIA Summit 22:57

2y ago22:57

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TODAY’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 incre…

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Ep. 102: Brooke Snodgrass (Seventh Stem) 1:01:47

2y ago1:01:47

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Today 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 ab…

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Ep. 101: Hitomi Gilliam + Gregor Lersch 1:13:27

2y ago1:13:27

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From 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’v…

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Ep. 100: Melissa Sullivan (Le Bloomerie) 45:59

2y ago45:59

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Today 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 wi…

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Bonus: Judge Victoria Pratt on The Power of Dignity 57:57

2y ago57:57

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At 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 Dig…

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Ep. 99: Hannah Lowery (Edges Wild) 59:43

2y ago59:43

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Today 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 …

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Ep. 98: Katie Allen + Jenny Rausch (Anthousai) 1:11:07

2y ago1:11:07

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Today 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…

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BB+ (Ep. 22) Joseph Massie on Writing 'The Flower School' 46:44

2y ago46:44

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TODAY’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 Publi…

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Ep. 97: Ginny Early (Enemies of the Average) 1:05:42

2y ago1:05:42

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Today 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 tal…

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Ep. 96: Sophie Felts 1:01:38

2y ago1:01:38

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Today 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…

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Ep. 95: Susan McLeary 56:22

2+ y ago56:22

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Today 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 sticki…

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Ep. 94: Pili Fuentes (Las Floristas) 56:34

2+ y ago56:34

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Today 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…

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BB+ (Ep. 21) Lauren and Leah Palmer on Sending Flowers to MMIW 1:11:26

2+ y ago1:11:26

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TODAY’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…

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Ep. 93: John Gibbons (Lakes & Rivers Flower Farm) 56:59

2+ y ago56:59

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Today 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 en…

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Ep. 92: Sarah Shell (Fern Studio Flowers) 1:02:55

2+ y ago1:02:55

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Today 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 op…

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Ep. 91: Hannah Brannan (Gather Flora) 1:15:27

2+ y ago1:15:27

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Today 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 T…

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Bonus: Introducing Circle 2022 55:11

2+ y ago55:11

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Today'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 memb…

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Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins (Madrid Flower School) 1:02:17

2+ y ago1:02:17

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Today 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 pa…

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Ep. 89: Twyla Reimer Part 2 1:11:54

2+ y ago1:11:54

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Today 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 int…

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Ep. 88: Twyla Reimer (Remi + Gold) 1:06:19

2+ y ago1:06:19

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Today 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 …

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BB+ (Ep 20) Jesse Camargo on Freelancing 1:08:18

2+ y ago1:08:18

1:08:18

TODAY’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 th…

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Ep. 87: Hannah Bonham Blackwell (Southside Blooms) 1:12:14

2+ y ago1:12:14

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Today 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 maintaini…

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BB+ (Ep. 19) Corrine Heck + Parie Donaldson on Details Flower Software 47:16

3y ago47:16

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TODAY’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 …

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Ep. 86: Paulina Nieliwocki (Blue Jasmine Floral) 54:16

3y ago54:16

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Today we’re visiting with Paulina Nieliwocki, owner of Blue Jasmine Floral in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. Paulina was a high school language arts teacher and translator looking for a new adventure that challenged her while still feeding her creative soul. Remembering her love of flowers as a young girl, she made a plan, took a risk, opened Blue J…

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Ep. 85: Sarah Diligent (Floribunda Rose) 1:09:27

3y ago1:09:27

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Today we’re visiting with Sarah Diligent, owner of Floribunda Rose in Hampshire, England. Sarah describes herself as a Flowerist, author, and teacher. She believes deeply in the value of British flowers and her interest in sustainable floristry inspired her to write A Guide to Floral Mechanics with William Mazuch. Grab a seat and join us as we talk…

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Natalie Gill Joins the Circle 32:01

3y ago32:01

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TODAY’S GUEST: Natalie Gill | Native Poppy TOPIC: Introducing the Bloom Trust Co. CIRCLE Natalie's mission to work hard and be nice resonates with me, so it’s no surprise that she’s made several guest appearances on the Botanical Brouhaha Podcast over the years talking about everything from Finding Your Mojo to Pricing & Delivery Charges to Marketi…

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