Photos by: Cox and Co. Photo, Shawn Marie Photo

Shawn Chamberlain of The Full Bloom joins us for this episode of the Team Flower Podcast.

Shawn is sharing her heart behind repurposing flowers and what inspires her to continue to live out this passion.

We’re chatting about what it looks like to repurpose flowers, how to network in the industry, and how to find volunteers.

Shawn is also sharing a few practical tips for florists who would like to practice repurposing flowers, whether that becomes a large-scale donation or a simple one-time donation.

In this episode, you’ll learn about:

• What types of containers to use when repurposing flowers

• The importance of gathering volunteers and working with others

• How to network and get involved in your community

• Partnering with The Full Bloom

Shawn Chamberlain is the founder and director of The Full Bloom, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the mental and emotional health of individuals dealing with death, terminal illness, and other life-changing illnesses and conditions. Shawn blends her two passions seamlessly in her work with the nonprofit—flowers and people. In addition to her nonprofit work, she is also a floral designer and business owner of the floral design studio Flower Bar Co. Shawn is an entrepreneur at heart, and after beginning with a landscape design company, she still loves the garden and finds every opportunity to be in it. She is a mother of five and loves to include them in her work when she can. Shawn loves to travel, be outdoors, and take long Sunday naps.

Interested in learning more about repurposing? Follow @thefull_bloom on Instagram and find opportunities to get involved here.

Derek Howard Photography