Ep. 76: LaParis Phillips (Brooklyn Blooms)

02/22/21 • 90 min

Botanical Brouhaha Podcast

Today we’re visiting with LaParis Phillips, owner of Brooklyn Blooms in Brooklyn, New York, to chat about:

her early days learning floristry in a Missouri flower shop
following her dream of living in NYC
marrying her love of flowers and fashion to create a business that is a unique reflection of her
the journey that led to her owning 2 flower shops in NYC by the age of 32
the motivating power of the words: "you never know..."
finding the resources she needs to run a business
her organic progression towards becoming a flower influencer
her thoughts on pricing for brand collaborations
her flower dream (hint: think jungle flowers)
breaking barriers and covering new ground (ever heard of a florist with a mix tape?)
her thoughts on the barriers to accessibility in the floral industry
the importance of leaving a legacy and how she's going about it day by day

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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee

Today we’re visiting with LaParis Phillips, owner of Brooklyn Blooms in Brooklyn, New York, to chat about:

her early days learning floristry in a Missouri flower shop
following her dream of living in NYC
marrying her love of flowers and fashion to create a business that is a unique reflection of her
the journey that led to her owning 2 flower shops in NYC by the age of 32
the motivating power of the words: "you never know..."
finding the resources she needs to run a business
her organic progression towards becoming a flower influencer
her thoughts on pricing for brand collaborations
her flower dream (hint: think jungle flowers)
breaking barriers and covering new ground (ever heard of a florist with a mix tape?)
her thoughts on the barriers to accessibility in the floral industry
the importance of leaving a legacy and how she's going about it day by day

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 76:

SEE MORE WORK FROM BROOKLYN BLOOMS HERE:

Website | Instagram | Facebook

Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee

Previous Episode

Ep. 75: Akiko Kovacs (Floraison)

Today we’re visiting with Akiko Kovacs, owner of Floraison in Paris, France, to chat about:

the experience that reminded her of the fragility of life and pushed her to follow her dream without delay
finding the courage to move to Paris and learn a new language while pursuing a floral design education
how finding her personal style helped build a business which quickly gained momentum
sourcing flowers in Paris
her quest to find local garden grown flowers
the advantages of speaking 3 languages as a floral designer
the rewards and logistics of working with a wedding planner
the challenges of being a working mother

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SEE MORE OF AKIKO’S WORK HERE:

Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee