All tagged Team Flower Conference
On this episode of the Team Flower podcast, we’re talking with Ashley of Tinge Floral. We are diving into Ashley’s passion—color! She is sharing her knowledge and philosophy behind the role of color in floral design. Ashley walks us through her process of utilizing various tones when working with clients and how these design elements play out. We are discussing life as a flower mom, and Ashley is telling us all about her Color Theory Workshop!
Amanda Luu is the co-founder of Studio Mondine, a San Francisco based design studio with an emphasis on design, education, and community building. As a self-professed minimalist, Amanda seeks to explore simple yet striking flowers in her work. The Studio Mondine aesthetic can best be described as a negotiation between the wild, overgrown English garden with the intentional, precise Japanese ikebana. Studio Mondine's artful work has been featured in multiple online and printed publications, including Vogue, Martha Stewart Weddings, The New York Times, In Full Flower, Style Me Pretty, Once Wed, and Harper’s Bazaar.
In this episode, Janelle is sharing her floral journey and is dialing in on pricing—including how she started out being incredibly underpaid and has since learned the importance of pricing what you (and the flowers!) are worth. She’s giving tips on where to start when learning how to price your arrangements. You’ll also hear about a few must-have items for your studio as Janelle talks about some of her favorite studio additions (including her new pulley system for dried floral decor!). Speaking of, tune in to hear some of her favorite dried flowers.
Lidia from Twisted Willow Flowers joins Kelly Perry on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. This episode is full of various floral industry tips and tricks. You’ll hear from them about flower delivery, flowers and mechanics for installations, creating staircase installs, their go-to greenery, and more!
The 2020 Team Flower Conference—held in Pasadena, California, right after the world-famous Rose Parade—reminded 300 attendees that there is beauty in transition, every stage in our journey with flowers is worthwhile, and the work we do is important.
In this episode we are chatting about Sammy’s philosophy of providing flowers for a weary world and what that looks like for Lambert Floral Studio. He is sharing the story behind the name of his design studio and why it is dear to his heart.
In this episode, Kelly and Amy are talking about being intentional in your work with flowers and recognizing the healing power that flowers hold. Amy is sharing her recent curiosities and discoveries regarding the chain of supply for flowers and she’s chatting about how the practices we utilize today will impact the future of the industry. You’ll be inspired as she talks about how staying curious, researching, and asking questions has kept her work with flowers fresh and exciting for 20 years.
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!
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.”
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.
This is the second of two episodes with Katie of Ponderosa & Thyme! In this episode, Katie and I pick up where we left off in Part 1 talking about teamwork and accountability in the studio. We’re discussing how to be an introvert in the floral industry while also being brave in reaching out and doing life with other flower professionals. We are also talking about creativity and how to nurture a greater sense of creativity in your life and your work.
This is the first of two episodes with Katie of Ponderosa & Thyme. In this episode, Katie shares how her heart for flowers began and how blooms have shaped her life through the years. We are discussing the beauty and simplicity of kindness, why it is essential in the floral industry, and how to create a culture of kindness and self care in your environment to avoid burnout.
On this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, we’re talking with Deanna Kitchen of Twig & Vine. Deanna is telling us all about the Growing Kindness project and how conducting random acts of kindness has impacted her, her family, and her community. We’re talking about the importance of genuinely connecting people whilst living in such a technologically heavy world—as well as the benefits that come with giving over receiving. Deanna is also sharing a few simple dahlia growing tips for those who want to try their hand at growing!
Kelly is joined by Cristina Barragan of Fleur Society on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. Cristina is passionate about utilizing systems in business, and she is talking with us about how smart business practices can save time and increase productivity.
In this episode of the Team Flower podcast, we’re talking with Megan Willis of Bloom Dallas. Megan is the 2019 Team Flower Designer of the Year, and she is sharing some tips on displaying your passion and personality through your brand as you work to appeal to your market. We are chatting about burnout in the floral industry and how to overcome overwhelm in your business. Whether you’re struggling with reaching your ideal client or ready to toss in the towel on your creative venture, you’ll be encouraged by our conversation.
Have you found yourself considering an in-person floral education experience? If so, that’s great! We believe that continual learning and growing is key to a joyful, empowered life with flowers and personal connections and relationships are where the true magic happens. Behind your excited anticipation for the journey you’re about to embark on, there may be some confusion or uncertainty. There are a lot of different floral education experiences available to you—from one-on-ones and conferences to workshops and internships. You may be wondering what is the best fit for you.
The 2019 Team Flower Conference reminded us all that floral work is not only beautiful, but it is also amazingly impactful to our communities. When you gather 250 kind, open-hearted floral professionals in a room for three days, magic is bound to happen! Here’s the recap.
