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The Flower Podcast

Scott Shepherd, Host and Flower Educator

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The Flower Podcast, hosted by Scott Shepherd is for the floral community to discuss flowers, trends, and business topics, including everything from flower farmer to all aspects of floristry. Each week a featured guest will share their knowledge, passion, and love of flowers. Join us for colorful chats with talented creatives, photographers, growers, entrepreneurs, authors, and so much more!! Be sure to subscribe on your listening platform of choice. Learn more at https://www.theflowerpodcast ...
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Welcome to The Bloom-Print Podcast, a podcast for florists who want to create elegant, efficient and effective floral businesses. Brought to you by Maple & Wren Floral Art Academy where the business is just as important as the blooms. In this podcast you can find some incredible advise from Perth florist and floral mentor Elysia Tsangarides, creative director of Maple & Wren PTY LTD as well as juicy interviews with floral and event industry experts as well as business experts to help you bui ...
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A floristry podcast that offers guidance, education and inspiration about running a floristry business. Sharing real life experiences that I have encountered over the years and how I have learned from my mistakes. I think it is important to keep things real as after all being a florist really isn’t just ’playing with pretty flowers’ I hope you will come along with me for the ride.
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Welcome to Thrive, the go-to podcast for ambitious floral designers and floristry entrepreneurs aiming to become profitable florists and achieve outstanding success. Join Kathleen, corporate drop-out turned florist, as she shares expert insights, actionable strategies, and inspiring stories to help you excel in floral design and grow your business. Whether you're passionate about making money in the floral industry, seeking to refine your craft, or eager to be recognised as a successful flor ...
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Mahaba means Love. This podcast is a place where florists and creative entrepreneurs come to feel love, find love and get love with our love messages. When you looking for encouragement to keep going...click to listen. Hosted by CEO and Founder of Mahaba Floristry, Floral Designer & Love Evangelist Nikeema Lee, she has compelling conversations with other florists as they share how they have persevered through their flower journey
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AKG Podcast

Andreas K. Georgiou

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Welcome! I am Andreas, photographer, marketer and educator. This podcast is all about the deeper meaning of what we do as Wedding vendors, whether this is floristry, hair and makeup, calligraphy, photography, etc. I wish to give you proven ways to see your work with fresh eyes, find your sense of purpose, and connect with the people who need to hear your message now more than ever. Because, instead of competing for attention, now is the time to create art that matters! One Wedding at a time, ...
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Vocal About Local is a podcast by Grown Not Flown. It's all about celebrating local - local farmers, local produce, local communities. Join us as we interview a really diverse range of guests from lots of different industries with the aim to cross pollinate information, and share knowledge and stories so we can all grow together.
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Bringing 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 f ...
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If you're in the business of flowers, this show is for YOU.🌹 We invite floral professionals across the globe to share their knowledge and passion for flowers and business. Our mission is to inspire and help you be more successful. We love connecting growers to designers, spotting trends when they are just on the horizon and introducing floral professionals to new ideas. Since 1897, Florists' Review has served the global floral industry. We are thrilled to have this podcast medium to help exp ...
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Whether through a love of wellbeing and nature, breakthroughs in science and tech, excelling in sport or outstanding achievements in the arts, all of my guests have incredible stories of pushing boundaries and perceptions. With insights into the challenges they have overcome, plus their tools and techniques for success, we uncover the lifestyle choices that really pack a punch.
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What if we could make "selling" both easier on your soul and more effective? Join Kathleen, mentor for ambitious floral designers, in this empowering episode where we unlock the secrets to selling with confidence. She'll share practical strategies and mindset shifts that will help you become a masterful seller while conserving your creative energy …
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In this weeks episode I am chatting all about imposter syndrome and how it can effect us when running our floristry business. I also share some of the measures I take to help combat those imposter syndrome thoughts when they arise. Contact Joanne: Email: hello@joannetruby.co.uk Instagram: @joannetrubyfloraldesign Website: www.joannetruby.co.uk…
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Good morning my loves – I hope you’re having a sensational week! Well it’s officially June and the end of wedding season. This time of year the floral jobs in the wedding space tend to slow down in Australia. The key season for most Australian cities is September to April so over the winter months when it’s cold and dreary, when no one wants to be …
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In this episode, you'll learn the marketing secrets to attracting your dream customers. Join Kathleen as she shares proven strategies and actionable tips to help you connect with your ideal clients and grow your business. Whether you're struggling to attract the right customers or looking to refine your marketing approach, this episode provides the…
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I am very excited to share this weeks special British Flowers Week episode where I am chatting with Graeme from Bloom and Burn. Graeme is so refreshingly honest in our conversation and I find it so interesting hearing about what it is he loves about working with British flowers. We also chat about our days when we use to bump into each other at New…
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Welcome back my loves! I’ve just returned from a wonderful two-week break with my family, and it was absolutely magnificent. This time away allowed me to switch off, enjoy family moments, and find some much-needed space for myself. It also gave me the clarity and rejuvenation I needed to dive back into my business with renewed energy. This year and…
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One of the most exciting trends that I believe is here to stay is flower trucks. These mobile floral shops bring fresh blooms directly to communities, markets, and special events, offering a fun and unique experience for customers. Flower trucks also present fantastic opportunities for aspiring florists and small business owners. With lower overhea…
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School formals are great opportunities to book in orders and move volume through your business. But take a closer look at the sales process behind your Boutonnières and Corsages and you'll see room to increase profitability. Join me for today's podcast and I'll share my learning on how to sell these items more easily and make more money in the proc…
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Welcome to The Flower Podcast, the podcast for anyone who grows or designs with flowers and even then, we talk about so much more. I'm your host, Scott Shepherd and I love chatting with guests about their stories, and uncover the beauty and challenges of working with flowers. I’m excited to share this special conversation this week. Several months …
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In today's episode I am talking all about venue recce's. Reflecting on an experience I had whilst setting up for one of my weddings a number of years back and how this re-emphasised just how important they are. Contact Joanne: Website: www.joannetruby.co.uk Instagram: @joannetrubyfloraldesign Email: hello@joannetruby.co.uk…
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I recently used my grandma's tried-and-true recipe for making the BEST chocolate chip cookies and it hit me...there's a lesson here on the value of a recipe that anyone can pick up at any time and bake those same amazing cookies 😋 Well the same is true for floristry. Join me as I share how I use flower recipes and how they are the key to unlocking …
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast now if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode – stop everything, press pause on this one and go back and listen to episode 35 because that is Part 1 of my interview with Rebecca Const from Fox and Rabbit and today, you’re hearing part 2. And for those who did listen last week – I bet you a…
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My guest this week is Heather Cain, owner of Petal Pink Flower Farm. From the urban life in San Francisco to the somewhat accidental purchase of a rundown farm in Eugene, Oregon, Heather shares about the family farm life, her incredible trip to Italy and seeing how they trialing the latest in Italian ranunculus. We are also discussing one of my per…
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Are you tired of getting in your own way and sabotaging your success? In this empowering episode, Kathleen, an expert mentor and coach for ambitious floral designers, delves into the destructive cycle of self-sabotage and offers practical strategies to break free from its grip. 🤗 Learn how to identify the signs of self-sabotage, understand its root…
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In today's episode I'm sharing with you a bit about who I am and my business. Along with my journey into the wonderful world of flowers. I reminisce about my very first wedding and a valuable lesson I learnt from day one. Contact Joanne: Website: www.joannetruby.co.uk Instagram: @joannetrubyfloraldesign Email: hello@joannetruby.co.uk…
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Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. A few weeks ago I got to sit down and have a gorgeous conversation with Rebecca Const from Fox & Rabbit here in Perth who has been a big inspiration to me over the years in my floristry career. It’s actually because of Rebecca, and one of her workshops specifically, that I am even a florist to…
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From planning your planting schedule based on lunar cycles to predicting weather patterns that could impact your crops, The Old Farmer’s Almanac has been a go-to guide offering invaluable insights into moon phase planting, weather prediction, and continues to evolve, meeting the needs of modern farmers and gardeners while staying true to its roots.…
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Join me for an exclusive peek behind the curtain as I dive into the exciting journey towards my next revenue milestone: $1 million. 😳 🤗 In this episode, I open up about the process I'm following to turn my dream into reality. Whether you're dreaming of reaching your own revenue goals or simply curious about the journey to success, this episode offe…
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This is a non-hostile takeover - while you're regular podcast hosts are away, Nikki is coming out to play... well, maybe not play, but to host a mini-series called the QUICK FIVE - as part of this series Nikki will ask her guests 5 quick questions about business and life. 😎 In this episode Nikki chats with Kimberley Furness, the award winning Edito…
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Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! I'm thrilled to have you tuning in for another episode. 2 years into my business I received a pretty baseless complaint from a bride tearing down every single thing I’d done and created for her wedding day. It cut me really deep. It really shook my confidence. I was then shitting myself for about 6 months ev…
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This week we're replaying our episode with our guest Sandra Sigman, award winning floral designer, owner of Les Fleurs, and author. She launched her first book, French Blooms, last year, which is a beautiful book displaying the design principles she learned from her favorite Parisian florist. Get ready to be transported to a world of elegance and c…
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If you're not getting enough inquires/leads/hits to your website (or they're not converting into customers) the problem isn't you — it's actually your marketing strategy. And the BEST news is we can fix that 🥰 So join Kathleen for this episode as she demystifies the process of conducting a marketing audit for a flower business, including insights f…
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Anna Jane Kocon is the owner of Little State Flower Company. A sustainable 5 acre flower farm based in Tiverton, Rhode Island that produces cut flowers almost year round. Anna Jane has been professionally growing and selling cut flowers for 18 years by pushing the boundaries of her seasons through the use of heated greenhouses, companion planting p…
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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast we are delving into the world of freelancing: its significance, why you should consider it, and how to dive into this realm of opportunity. Main Discussion: Work Experience vs. Freelancing: Distinguishing between unpaid work experience and paid freelancing roles, and the importance of both in skill development a…
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This is a non-hostile takeover - while you're regular podcast hosts are away, Nikki is coming out to play... well, maybe not play, but to host a random little mini-series called the QUICK FIVE - as part of this series Nikki will ask her guests 5 fast questions about business and life. 😎 In this episode Nikki chats with Nadine Brown, founder of the …
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Welcome, my loves, to another exciting episode of The Bloom-Print Podcast! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Emma Haynes, also known as Emma the Celebrant. Emma shares her incredible journey as a celebrant based in Broome, Western Australia, where she has officiated over 160 weddings over the past six years. Beyond her role as a ce…
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Having grown up on a farm Leila McDougall finished school, and headed straight to the big city lights of Sydney to study fashion design. Home on the farm was never far from her thoughts though with fashion being a pathway brought about from years on the sheep farm and a want to use the Australian Wool she was so familiar with. The Big Smoke charm w…
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My guest is Dundee Butcher, a florist, educator, artist, and advocate for sustainability. After training with the premier London florists of Jane Packer Flowers and McQueens, Dundee established the Russian River Flower School in California. Her journey didn't end with education; in 2016, she took a significant leap by co-founding what would become …
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Explore the challenges and opportunities of navigating change. Join Kathleen as she delves into the emotional journey of change and offers practical strategies for overcoming our natural resistance . Whether you're facing a major transition in your floral business or personal life, this episode will provide you with the tools and inspiration to nav…
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I'm thrilled to welcome my former professor, Dr. Allan Armitage, to this week's episode of the Flower Podcast. Dr. Armitage, a revered expert in cut flower production and a key figure in horticulture, has profoundly impacted the field worldwide We are discussing* his latest project, A Field Guide for Specialty Cut Flowers co-authored with Kelly Gar…
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Hello my Loves! Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! This week, we're delving into a topic that generates a lot of curiosity: Wedding Expos. Wedding expos, open days, and how to navigate them effectively are the focal points of today's discussion. Drawing from 8 years of experience in the wedding industry and attending numerous expos, I'll shar…
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Having recently collaborated with Grown Not Flown and collected a Bronze Medal at the 2024 Melbourne Flower and Garden Show with a sustainable exhibit that ended with only 1 small piece of plastic from some chicken wire being the only thing to go into waste; we sit down to chat with Ellen Douglas, the tour de force behind Botany Melbourne. Ellen is…
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Learn how to release the burden of Pricing Guilt and embrace your full potential as a floral designer. Join me as I explore the common struggles floral designers have with pricing (yup, including me) and offer actionable insights for letting go of the guilt and confidently pricing your work. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting o…
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In this weeks episode we chat with Lucy Vincent who along with partner Bruce, runs Australian High Country Honey. Lucy's family farm was purchased in 1976 & has been subject to sustainable farming practices in order to improve the landscape health & biodiversity, farm profitability & the ability to cope with natural adversity of drought, fire & flo…
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In this episode, we’ll explore the attainability of earning a six-figure income in your wedding floristry business. Despite common perceptions, reaching this milestone isn't as daunting as it seems. All it takes is proper pricing strategies and a little business acumen! Join us as we breakdown what a six-figure income entails and how it's achievabl…
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Today we tackle an increasingly critical and sometimes controversial topic within the floral industry: sustainability. Amid growing concerns about environmental impacts, the conversation on how the floral industry can adapt and evolve is more relevant than ever. Leading the charge is Rita Feldmann, founder of The Sustainable Floristry Network. Rita…
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Unlock the secrets to crafting an offer that your floral clients will find irresistible. Join Kathleen — expert mentor to ambitious floral designers — as she shares her proven strategy for creating compelling floral offers that don't rely on discounts or being cheap. 🥰 Whether you're launching a new product, service, or promotional campaign, these …
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We invite you to a celebration of the women who've established deep roots in the floral industry. Today, we're joined by the trailblazing Valerie Christosimo of Black Girl Florist, Teresa Colucci, AIFD president and owner of Meadowscent, and Amy Marella, owner of The Hidden Garden, who share their personal transformations from other realms into the…
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Hey there, my loves! Can you believe we're already one-quarter into 2024? Time really flies, doesn't it? Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and dive into our Q1 update. MAPLE & WREN - Floral Business Update: We've had some incredible achievements at Maple & Wren, from delivering stunning weddings to welcoming a new Virt…
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Jacob Wolki and his namesake Wolki Farm describes itself as the connector between the conscientious consumer and quality produce. Its safe to say that Jacob and his family have been on quite the journey over the last decades, brought about initially by Jacob's health and taking over the counter medications focussed on treating symptoms as opposed t…
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Welcome everyone to a new episode of The Flower Podcast. I love uncovering personal stories from the heart of our industry and today, we're taking a slightly different route to shine light on a very special journey of flower farming and how this journey intertwines with nurturing the soul and creating a space for recovery and rejuvenation in the he…
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Join Kathleen, mentor and coach to ambitious floral designers, as she guides you through 10 powerful questions designed to ignite your entrepreneurial journey 💃🏼 Learn how to self-coach so you can cultivate confidence as you navigate the challenges and opportunities of the floral industry (and life as well 🥰).…
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In this installment of The Bloom-Print Podcast, Charlotte Purnell, co-owner of Mother and Bride, shares her remarkable journey into the wedding industry. Her story begins with a deep-seated passion for crafting unforgettable wedding moments, ignited by the film "Father of the Bride." Charlotte's transition from corporate event management to wedding…
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Hannah Maloney has perhaps the most enviable job in the world - and she knows it - as a presenter on Gardening Australia which she calls a "dream gig". Hannah's journey to the small screen however started in, inner city Brisbane where her parents had a small herb nursery. Leaving this behind at 18, Hannah travelled the country (and world) ending up…
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the endless to-do list that comes with running a floral design business? Today, I'm sharing my top 10 productivity shortcuts that will help you reclaim your time and streamline your workflow. But most importantly, they will help you conserve your precious brain-power so you can focus it instead on what you do…
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Welcome back, my loves, to another insightful episode of The Bloom Print Podcast with yours truly, Elysia Tsangarides. Today, we're diving deep into the theme of overcoming the fear of failure and embracing growth. I'll be sharing my recent experiences managing a whirlwind of events and classes. Join me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of …
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It’s all things dahlias this week with Steve and Sarah Pabody of Triple Wren Farms on The Flower Podcast! Steve and Sarah are here to share their journey, from choosing the perfect dahlia blooms to finding joy in the balance between passion and life. From understanding about dahlia seeds to their Dahlia Legacy Program and the Novice Hybridizer Prog…
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Whether you do your own branding or have people helping you, articulating your vibe is something that has to come from within you — the Flower Boss 😎 In this episode I'll walk you through my really simple, really effective and really fun way to build a mood board for your business. And you may be surprised to learn that I only want you to include O…
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This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast, we're joined by the uniquely talented Ashlee Bunney, who's redefining wedding ceremonies with her humor and social media savvy. Ashlee shares her journey from entering the celebrant scene to becoming a celebrated name, emphasizing the power of authenticity and knowing your ideal client. Episode Highlights: Ashl…
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