Today we're visiting with Beth O'Reilly, Director of Education & Merchandise at Greenleaf Wholesale in Houston, Texas to discuss: her career path through the floral design profession from 'bud vase girl' to accomplished designer the largest (and possibly the most interesting) event she ever produced how her Fine Arts Sculpture degree has affected her work in floral design her years of involvement in product development in China how family changed her career choices the advantages of freelancing her responsibilities and opportunities at Greenleaf the roles of flowers and logistics in a successful wholesale operation career opportunities in the wholesale business Greenleaf's involvement in the Botanical Brouhaha Day Lily Initiative LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 58: Ken's Flower Shops Coby Neal | The Flower Studio Fabian Salcedo | F2 Floral Design AIFD Michelle Perry-White AIFD Hobby Lobby Empty Vase Beverly Wilshire Sharon Sacks | Sacks Productions Oasis Floral Products SEE MORE OF GREENLEAF WHOLESALE HERE: Website | Instagram (Beth O'Reilly) | Instagram (Greenleaf) | Facebook | You Tube | Four Brothers Farms | KB Farms Today's episode is brought to you by: BOTANICAL BROUHAHA Visit our Instagram and Facebook pages for additional inspiration and news. Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) & Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee) BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee

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