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Hitomi Gilliam AIFD, has accomplished so much as a floral designer, business woman, lecturer, educator, and floral champion. We're excited to share this in person interview with Hitomi right after the Floristry Teacher Conference. She shares many of the topics and key points covered at this ground breaking conference. Hitomi shares the benefits of standardizing and unifying what floral teachers offer in their workshops and classes.

You can learn more about Hitomi and her past episode on the Season 4 page of our website.

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This week's episode is dedicated to spreading kindness through flowers amidst a great deal of uncertainty. It's a pleasure to have 4 businesses as guests this week. We hope their stories will encourage and inspire you.

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Christin Geall owner of Cultivated, chats about her new book, Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Design.

Last summer, I had the pleasure of chatting with our guest and now, She is here to share more about her latest works. Her love of writing, gardening, photography, and floral design are all captured in her new book, “Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style” by Christin Geall. Christin draws upon the fine arts and historic sources and encourages all of us to think differently about flowers.

Words cannot convey this beautifully mastered book covering all aspects of floral design. Be prepared to immerse yourself in the stunning photographs, personal stories, design concepts and of course of inspiration. I am excited to welcome Christin Geall to The Flower Podcast. I must warn you. You are in for a special treat. Christin will be reading excerpts from Cultivated. So settle in, take a deep breath, and let the stress of the day melt away for short time.

You can learn more about Christin and her past episode. Season 4

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You can learn more about all of our past guests and blogs at The Flower Podcast.

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As I mention on almost every episode, I created this podcast to help, serve, and encourage our friends in the floral industry. Over time my flower family has continued to grow and literally cover our planet and with the events over the last couple weeks and especially the last 72 hours at the time of this recording these words are the basis for this week’s impromptu interview. Events have been canceled or postponed, flights have been disrupted, social distancing has become more than just a buzz word, and we may feel like we are in a whirlwind, because of COVID-19 or Corona Virus. Over the next several weeks, we will all have felt the impact in someway by the current situation.

This week, I spoke with Patrick, Dahlson, CEO of Mayesh Wholesale Florist and Ian Prosser of Botanica International Design and Decor Studio for a short conversation about what’s going on at this moment in the floral industry from a couple of different perspectives.

Patrick shares his insights on managing orders and customers, flower logistics, and facing these challenges with energized hope for the coming weeks.

Ian shares openly about their cancelations and how they're approaching their events on a case by case basis. He also discusses how Tampa is working with local businesses in a positive way to work through this challenging time.

I spoke with these business owners on Sat. March 14th, so To be transparent, this situation is changing all the time and we can only speak to the climate and challenges we have today. Needless to say, I’m thankful that Patrick and Ian were able to join me on The Flower Podcast.

Please know that I believe great challenges will create great triumphs. Let us all come together to give each other hope and encouragement and use this time to learn and grow as a floral community.

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In this week’s episode we are diving into the world of retail floristry with Abby Chick. Although mainly speaking about the florists side of flowers, I encourage you to listen because so many of the points we cover apply to all businesses.

Starting from her early days at a traditional flower shop to becoming the successful owner of Blakemore’s Flowers in 2012, Abby Chick is more than a florist. She is passionate about continued education and was honored to be named a 2023 Mayesh Design Star and a proud collaborator with Holly Chapple Flowers and Flower Clique to bring educational resources to the floral market.

So, whether you're here looking for tips on connecting with clients, curious about the latest trends in floral design, or seeking motivation to take your business to the next level, you're in the right place. Let's get started and learn together from Abby's experiences, drawing valuable lessons that apply across the board in the world of flower business today on The Flower Podcast.

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