Botanical Brouhaha Podcast
Episodes
BB+ (Ep. 9) Maria Maxit on Profitability
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY'S GUEST: Maria Maxit | Maxit Flower Design TOPIC: Profitability Former BB Podcast co-host, Maria Maxit dropped by for a visit recently (via Zoom...
BB+ (Ep. 8) Joseph Massie on Working Through a Pandemic
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY'S GUEST: Joseph Massie | Joseph Massie Flowers + Joseph Massie at the UK School of Floristry TOPIC: Working Through A Pandemic When the COVID-...
Ep. 62: Mattie Bush (Amelia's Flower Truck)
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Mattie Bush, owner of Amelia's Flower Truck & Amelia's Flowers located in Nashville, Tennessee to discuss: How she dreamed...
BB+ (Ep. 7) Alison Ellis on Social Media Mindset
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY'S GUEST: Alison Ellis | Real Flower Business TOPIC: Social Media Mindset Alison Ellis of Real Flower Business surprised me when we sat down for ...
Episode 61: Kate Woodley (Two Wild Hands)
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Kate Woodley, owner of Two Wild Hands located in Cooranbong, Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia to discuss: he...
BB+ (Ep. 6) Joseph Massie on Training, Competing, and Winning
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
TODAY'S GUEST: Joseph Massie Joseph Massie + Joseph Massie Flowers + UK School of Floristry TOPIC: Training, Competing, & Winning Over the years, we'v...
Amy and Maggie: Flowering During the Pandemic
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With social distancing practices still in place, BB Podcast host Amy McGee got on a Zoom call with her co-host Maggie Bailey of Bramble & Bee to catch...
Episode 60: Jessica Hall & Stephanie Auville (Harmony Harvest Farm)
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with sisters Jessica Hall & Stephanie Auville, from Harmony Harvest Farm in Weyers Cave, Virginia to discuss: the beach-side con...
Episode 59: Ellen Frost (Local Color Flowers)
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Ellen Frost, owner of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, Maryland to discuss: how she's able to source local flowers for h...
BB+ (Ep. 5) Christine Hoover, LPC: Handling Anxiety
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BB+ Guest: Christine Hoover, LPC Even during "normal" times, floral professionals deal with stress and anxiety. The realities of the Corona Virus Pa...
Episode 58: Beth O'Reilly, AIFD (Greenleaf Wholesale)
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Beth O'Reilly, Director of Education & Merchandise at Greenleaf Wholesale in Houston, Texas to discuss: her career path t...
Holly Chapple: March 21 Update (COVID-19)
22 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amy sat down with Holly Chapple of Holly Heider Chapple Flowers in Virginia to discuss how her business is coping with the ever changing realities of ...
Natalie Gill: March 19 Update (Covid-19)
20 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode is a follow-up to the BB+ Episode released on March 18th. Natalie and Amy discuss some of the constantly changing circumstances rel...
BB+ (Ep. 4) Natalie Gill: Stem Bar Pricing and Delivery Charges
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BB+ Guest: Natalie Gill of Native Poppy in San Diego, California Many listeners wanted to get Natalie's advice on pricing. In this episode Natalie...
Episode 57: Rachelle Willows (Flowers by Willows)
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Rachelle Willows, owner of Flowers by Willows in Alberta, Canada to discuss: what led her to transition from being an EMT t...
BB+ (Ep. 3) Alison Ellis: Rental Pricing & Floral Markups
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BB+ Guest: Alison Ellis of Real Flower Business Two listener questions for today's episode: "How would you suggest designers price out rental piece...
Episode 56: Janne Ford, Floral Photographer
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Janne Ford, owner of Janne Ford Floral Photography to discuss: her transition from the fashion industry to a niche in flor...
BB+ (Ep. 2) Christine Hoover, LPC: Imposter Syndrome
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BB+ Guest: Christine Hoover, LPC A common question we get from designers: "What does Imposter Syndrome look like in the floral profession? In thi...
Episode 55: Ali Dahlson (Mayesh)
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Ali Dahlson, Marketing Manager at Mayesh Wholesale to discuss: the rich history of Mayesh Wholesale Florist the opportun...
BB+ (Ep. 1) Natalie Gill: Marketing A La Carte Wedding Flowers
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
BB+ Guest: Natalie Gill of Native Poppy in San Diego, California A listener from Minnesota asks: "How do you market your à la carte wedding flowe...
Episode 54: Gracie Poulson (Grace Rose Farm)
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Gracie Poulson, owner of Grace Rose Farm in Southern California to discuss: expanding from a backyard rose garden to a ful...
Episode 53: Graeme Corbett of Bloom + Burn
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Graeme Corbett, owner of Bloom + Burn in London to discuss: his transition from a career in TV to the floral design profess...
Episode 52: Liza Lubell (Pear Tree Flowers & Garbage Goddess)
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Liza Lubell, owner of Peartree and Garbage Goddess based in the NYC area to discuss: how a gap-year job in a flower shop...
Episode 51: Lorna Stuart Trainor (A Room in Bloom)
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Lorna Stuart Trainor, owner of A Room in Bloom located in Athlone, Ireland to discuss: her winding career path from archae...
Episode 50: Rosebie Morton (The Real Flower Company)
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Rosbie Morton, founder/owner of The Real Flower Company located in Hampshire, England to discuss: how her perplexity over ...
Episode 49: Parie Donaldson (Cancer Awareness Month Ep. 2)
21 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Parie Donaldson, owner of Parie Designs (Amarillo, Texas), cancer survivor, and Details Flowers virtual designer to disc...
Episode 48: Lindsay Diminick — Yellow Twist (Cancer Awareness Month Ep. 1)
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Lindsay Diminick, owner of Yellow Twist Floral Design in Portland, Maine and cancer survivor/emergency plan educator to disc...
Episode 47: Teresa Sabankaya (Bonny Doon Garden Company)
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Teresa Sabankaya, author of The Posy Book and owner of Bonny Doon Garden Company in Bonny Doon, California to discuss: the ...
Episode 46: Natalie Gill (Native Poppy)
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Natalie Gill, owner of Native Poppy in San Diego & Solana Beach, California to discuss: how she quit her corporate job and ...
Episode 45: Alicia Schwede (Flirty Fleurs & Bella Fiori)
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Alicia Schwede, owner of Bella Fiori and Flirty Fleurs near Seattle, Washington to discuss: her most popular blog posts on...
Episode 44: Zoe Woodward (Swan Cottage Flowers)
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Zoe Woodward, owner of Swan Cottage Flowers in Stoke Hammond, UK to discuss: how she turned her passion for gardening into ...
Episode 43: Michelle Hodges (Sprout in Fredericksburg, Texas)
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Michelle Hodges, owner of Sprout in Fredericksburg, Texas to discuss: her proposal process for wedding flowers the Sprout M...
Episode 42: Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins (Madrid Flower School)
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Sylvia Bustamante Gubbins, founder of Madrid Flower School in Madrid, Spain to discuss: what led her to flowers while worki...
Bonus Episode: Francoise Weeks + Jenn Ederer (Live)
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We were thrilled to have Francoise Weeks and Jenn Ederer as guests for the second live taping of the BB Podcast during the BB Garden Style Workshop ...
Episode 41: Nicole Rossi (Texture Florals)
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Nicole Rossi, owner of Texture Florals in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss: her unconventional transition from archi...
Episode 40: Lucia Milan
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Lucia Milan, owner of Lucia Milan Flower Studio in São Paulo, Brazil to discuss: her transition from fashion stylist to flowe...
Episode 39: Katie Noonan AIFD
21 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Katie Noonan AIFD, owner of Noonan's Wine Country Designs in San Luis Obispo, California to discuss: how her parents and their b...
Episode 38: Coral Shortt (Epanouir Flower Studio, Cape Town)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Coral Shortt, owner of Epanouir Flower Studio in Cape Town, South Africa to discuss: her introduction to flowers while growing u...
Episode 37: Jennifer Haf (Bloom Floral Design)
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Jennifer Haf, owner of BLOOM in Charlevoix, Michigan to discuss: how her garden grown flowers paved the way to a thriving wedd...
Episode 36: Brian Watson (Myrtie Blue)
03 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Bryan Watson, co-owner of Myrtie Blue with his partner Gene in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to discuss: the story behind their bus...
Episode 35: Semia Dunne (Flowers by Semia & The Floral Reserve)
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting with Semia Dunne of Flowers by Semia and The Floral Reserve in Providence, Rhode Island to discuss: the long winding educational...
Episode 34: Ashley Fox
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Ashley Fox, owner of Ashley Fox Designs in Woodbury, Minnesota to discuss: how she sets and meets goals knowing her boundaries ...
Episode 33: Teresa Fung (Mimosa Boston)
20 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're visiting Teresa Fung, owner of Mimosa in Boston, Massachusetts to discuss: how she pulled from her musical background, as well as her ed...
Episode 32: Phil John Perry
06 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Phil John Perry from Manchester, United Kingdom to discuss: his diverse background in visual merchandising, acting, wri...
Bonus Episode: Hitomi Gilliam AIFD + Holly Chapple (LIVE)
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We were thrilled to have Hitomi and Holly as guests for the first-ever live taping of the BB Podcast during the BB Garden Style Workshop on Nove...
Episode 31: Cara Fitch — A Canadian Florist Working Down Under
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Cara Fitch, owner of Trille Floral in Sydney, Australia to discuss: how she found the courage to make a career change...
Episode 30: Conner Nesbit Learned to Embrace Imperfection
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Conner Nesbit, owner of Leuca Floral in Logan, Utah to discuss: the moment of clarity when he knew it was time to sta...
Episode 29: Janelle Wylie — Still Floating Thanks to Larry
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Janelle Wylie, owner of Lavenders Flowers & Tono + Co in Santa Ana, California, to discuss: how she transitioned ...
Episode 28: Kelly Mendenhall Will Ride the Gondola for You
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Kelly Mendenhall, owner of 3 Leaf Floral in Grand Junction, Colorado, to discuss: how workshop attendance affected th...
Episode 27: Robbie Honey — Accidental Botanist
30 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Robbie Honey, an inspiring floral designer, writer, and educator to discuss: how he grew to love the botanical world d...
Episode 26: Suzie Kostick AIFD is Open to Change
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Suzie Kostick, a seasoned floral industry educator, freelancer, and consultant living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to discu...
Episode 25: Eatherley Schultz is All About Teamwork
02 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Eatherley Schultz, owner of Floressence in Brevard, North Carolina to discuss: why she's currently working with a bus...
Episode 24: Meg Connelly — Finding Success in the Harder Option
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Meg Connelly, owner of Meg Catherine Flowers in Indianapolis, Indiana to discuss: how her music & art background led ...
Episode 23: Max Gill is Keeping It Real
05 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Max Gill, owner of Max Gill Design in Berkley, California to discuss: how he "stumbled into flowers" the parallels be...
Episode 22: Morgan Anderson— Promoting Floral Design as Art
17 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Morgan Anderson, owner of The Flori.Culture in Scottsdale, Arizona to discuss: her research regarding the concept of ...
Episode 21: Kelly Marie Thompson Feels Dedicated to Her Community
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Kelly Marie Thompson, owner of Fleur in Chicago, Illinois to discuss: her start as a shop owner 16 years ago as a 22...
Episode 20: Heather Siu — Creating Timeless Events
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Heather Siu, owner of Myrtle et Olive and Lark & Ives in Vancouver, British Columbia to discuss: the importance of ...
Episode 19: Emily Avenson — Flower Love in the Belgian Countryside
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Emily Avenson, owner of Fleuropean in Aubel, Belgium to discuss: what inspired her to begin growing flowers some of...
Episode 18: Jennie Love is Taking Farmer Florist to the Next Level
15 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Jennie Love, owner of Love 'n Fresh Flowers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to discuss: the process of finding land to ...
Episode 17: Christin Geall is Cultivating the Art of Flowers
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Christin Geall, owner of Cultivated in Victoria, Canada to discuss: her years as a homesteader growing/selling flowe...
Episode 16: Nick Priestly Would Never Own a Coffee Shop
17 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Nick Priestly, owner of Mood Flowers and Flower School Glasgow, as well as co-owner of MUD Urban Flowers in Glasgow...
Episode 15: Maggie & Mick Bailey — Accidental Entrepreneurs
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Maggie & Mick Bailey, owners of Bramble & Bee in Tomball, Texas to discuss: how they structured Bramble & Bee to wor...
Episode 14: Marco Groot Loves Elvis and Flowers
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Marco Groot, CEO of Hilverda De Boer USA to discuss: his childhood growing up in Holland and the role flower farming ...
Episode 13: Laetitia Mayor May be the MacGyver of the Flower World
04 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Laetitia Mayor, owner of Florésie based in Blanzy-lès-Fismes in Northern France to discuss: her path from being an...
Episode 12: Fiona Pickles — Naturally Wild
21 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Fiona Pickles, owner of Firenza Floral Design based in West Yorkshire in the UK to discuss: her unique talent related...
Episode 11: Maxine Owens Knows How to Slow Down, Step Back, and Refuel
07 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Maxine Owens, owner of Max Owens Design in Dallas, Texas to discuss: how her background in retail and science prepared ...
Episode 10: Francoise Weeks Has a Mantra You Can Live By
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Françoise Weeks, owner of Françoise Weeks European Floral Design in Portland, Oregon to discuss: her transition fro...
Episode 9: Nancy Teasley — Designer, Farmer, Romantic
06 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
oday we're sitting down with Nancy Teasley, owner of Oak & the Owl and Ella Rose Farmin Fallbrook, California to discuss: what (and who) compelled...
Episode 8: Holly Chapple Loves Her Flower Friends
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Holly Chapple, owner of Holly Chapple Flowers in Leesburg, Virginia to discuss: the man who taught her to design and ...
Episode 7: Denise Fasanello — Flowering in the City
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Denise Fasanello, owner of Denise Fasanello Flowers in Brooklyn, NY to discuss: The challenges of creating flowers fo...
Episode 6: Jennifer Ederer — Always Building Magic
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Jennifer Ederer of Modern Day Events & Floral in Grand Rapids, Michigan to discuss: the unconventional career path th...
Episode 5: Gretchen O'Neil is Full of Ideas
11 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Gretchen O'Neil (pictured above right) of Petals, ink. & Grassdale Flower Farm to discuss: how she finally recogniz...
Episode 4: Kiana Underwood of Tulipina Believes Flowers Should Make You Happy
28 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Kiana Underwood (pictured above left) of Tulipina to discuss: how her childhood in Iran laid the foundation for her l...
Episode 3: Chloe Milligan's Secret Weapon is Being Herself
13 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Chloe Milligan (pictured above right) of MUD Urban Flowersto discuss: The story behind the creation of MUD with her bu...
Ep. 2: Susan McLeary — Curious, Vulnerable, Tenacious
31 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sitting down with Susan McLeary (pictured above left) of Passionflower to discuss: her expertise in creating living jewelry how her wor...
Episode 1: Meet Amy McGee & Maria Maxit
23 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Meet co-hosts Amy McGee of Botanical Brouhaha and Maria Maxit of Maxit Flower Design and hear their flower journey stories and how it led to the creat...