Guests: Valerie Christosimo, Black Girl Florist, Teresa Colucci, AIFD President and Amy Marella, The Hidden Garden- Women Flourishing in Floristry

Flower Hour with Florists’ Review

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 world of floristry. These women have not only crafted their own success but have also sown seeds of inspiration, creating spaces for collaboration and mentorship and actively reshaping the landscape to be inclusive and supportive of all aspiring florists.
We honor the enduring legacies of Susan Bates and Frankie Shelton, whose dedication to the art of floristry has forged a path from competitive isolation to a flourishing community. These pioneers have fostered an environment where education, the sharing of knowledge, and mutual support.are the rich soil in which new talent can grow. Their stories remind us that the whole field of floristry flourishes when we lift each other up.
Lastly, we discuss work-life balance, a challenge familiar to working mothers everywhere, with a candid look at how the women of this industry have intertwined their careers with the demands of family life. It's a testament to the resilient spirit of mothers who manage to flourish professionally while also nurturing the next generation. Join us as we celebrate the unity, dedication, and love that fuels the world's most passionate floral professionals.

Host: Nita Robertson, AIFD, CFD – Publisher, Florists’ Review

Guests:

Theresa Culucci, current President of A.I.F.D and owner of Meadowscent in Gardiner, N.Y. meadowscent.com

Valerie Christostomo, CEO and President of Black Girl Florists blackgirlflorists.com

Amy Marella, owner of The Hidden Garden hiddengardenflowers.com

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Chapters

1. Guests: Valerie Christosimo, Black Girl Florist, Teresa Colucci, AIFD President and Amy Marella, The Hidden Garden- Women Flourishing in Floristry (00:00:00)

2. Women Leaders in the Floral Industry (00:00:01)

3. Influential Women in the Floral Industry (00:12:46)

4. Women in Floral Industry (00:18:17)

5. Hotel Florals and Collaborative Business Culture (00:24:16)

6. Working Moms in the Floral Industry (00:34:52)