Bonnie Dowie of Bonnie Blooms joins us from Australia to talk about challenges she (and really, all of us?!) has had to address and overcome in the floral industry.
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An Inside Look at the Floral Supply Chain with Flower Moxie
Regardless of where your business model fits in the floral industry, you experience the effects of the floral supply chain. But what all goes into the supply chain and how exactly does it work?
How to Collaborate with Photographers with Heather Payne Photography
In this episode, Heather is sharing the ins and outs of photography and the editing process. We are talking through how florists and photographers can interact and work together to streamline processes. Heather is sharing her thoughts on how to choose publications and how florists can collaborate with photographers to submit their shared event.
Building an Inclusive and Equitable Brand with The Wild Mother
This week on the podcast, we’re focusing in on a topic that is much needed in our industry and our world. Lauren Palmer from The Wild Mother joins Kelly for a sweet and necessary conversation about reframing one’s mind and business to be inclusive and equitable.
Requesting Wedding Day Photos as a Florist (Tips Directly from a Photographer!)
Curious how to get gorgeous professional images of your work after the event? Follow these 7 simple steps to break down those barriers between photographer and creative this year and start building your portfolio to its potential!
Playing a Special Role in the Life of Your Clients with Lauren Hill
This week, Kelly’s chatting with Team Flower Member Lauren Hill of Full Bloom by Lauren. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, Lauren serves her community by creating lifestyle designs for weddings and events. In this episode, you’ll hear about navigating Covid-19, Lauren’s future vision for the floral industry, what the Black Lives Matter movement means for the floral industry, and playing a special role in the life of your clients.
Progressing as an Industry with Schaffer Designs (Part 2)
Kelly is back with Bill Schaffer of Shaffer Designs for round two! Bill is walking us through one of their largest designs from last fall. There were over 35,000 stems of flowers (and a couple of hiccups along the way)! He’s chatting about how to direct a team amongst the craze of a large event. Bill is also sharing his heart regarding the floral industry and what he believes is the key for the industry to continue to progress.
COVID, Mother's Day, and Leadership with Kate Penn of SAF
Kate Penn is CEO of the Society of American Florists (SAF). She shares with us her thoughts on COVID and the floral industry, Mother’s Day floral projections, and leadership.
Why Flowers Matter with Amy Balsters
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.
Cultivating Kindness with Ponderosa & Thyme (Part 1 of 2)
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.
How to Expand Your Florist Education by Growing Your Network
There are so many avenues to learn and grow as a floral professional, but getting out of your comfort zone and attending an educational event could be a life-changing experience for you and your business.
Running a Second-Generation Retail Shop with Marisa Guerrero
We’re talking with Marisa of Debbie’s Bloomers in El Paso, Texas, on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. As vice president of Debbie’s Bloomers and an instructor at El Paso Community College, Marisa Guerrero AIFD, CFD, is a second-generation floral designer and educator known for her enthusiasm and wide ranging involvement in the floral industry. She sits on the boards and committees of numerous industry organizations. Marisa has had the pleasure of designing for many prestigious industry events, but her goals lie in propelling the floral industry into a successful future.
40 Years of Flowers with Suzie Kostick
Suzie Kostick, a leader in the floral industry who has over 40 years of experience, is the guest on this episode of the Team Flower Podcast. You’ll hear how the floral industry has changed, morphed, and grown over the past four decades. Suzie tells us what it was like before the internet and social media were a part of the operations of a flower business and when the networking within the industry was truly community focused.
Top Reasons Why I Decided to Get My AIFD Floral Accreditation
While completing my basic floral training and starting my career as a shop assistant, while there are many avenues for training and certification, I set for myself the goal of becoming a wedding designer and ultimately earning my AIFD accreditation.
The Benefits of Flower Remedies with Amy Cohen
Amy Cohen reached out to me several months ago and introduced me to an area of flowers I was not familiar with: flower remedies. It’s also called plant medicine or botanical healing. At the time, I was familiar with essential oils and could speak to the life-giving effect incorporating plants into my life, so this was intriguing. Flower remedies are different than oils though, so I thought it could be fun to invite Amy to teach us a little more about this topic.
Flower Wholesale Inside Look with David Dahlson of Mayesh
In this episode of the Team Flower Podcast, David is walking us through his various roles at Mayesh Wholesale and sharing his extensive knowledge about the industry. He’s seen many changes in the floral industry, and we are chatting about the positive and negative changes he’s come across in his years of service. We are talking about a day in the life of a Mayesh rep, and discussing how designers can be a rep’s favorite customer.
Top 10 Accent Decor Containers
As flower people, we are always on the lookout for fabulous containers to showcase our designs. Accent Decor is one of the leading companies in creating and providing compotes, urns, votives, and more for all of us in the floral industry. They've been kind enough to share their favorites with us! Take a look at what's hot at Accent Decor.