Team Flower

In this episode, Kaylee is walking us through her extensive floral background and sharing how these experiences have shaped her floral career. We are talking about the deeper things behind design - the why, the motivation, and the excitement. Kaylee is sharing about her experience as the Mayesh Design Star, and is giving a few encouraging words to those who may be thinking about pursuing floristry as a career.

On this episode of the Team Flower podcast, we’re talking with Ashley of Tinge Floral. We are diving into Ashley’s passion—color! She is sharing her knowledge and philosophy behind the role of color in floral design. Ashley walks us through her process of utilizing various tones when working with clients and how these design elements play out. We are discussing life as a flower mom, and Ashley is telling us all about her Color Theory Workshop!

Rachel is walking us through her journey from being an estate gardener to an independent flower farm and how her services have changed and morphed over the past 10 years. We’re talking about the various workshops offered on the farm, including the flower painting class!

Rachel is also describing the Keder greenhouse and how they work well for flowers, and she is sharing a few best practices for harvesting flowers to gain the best vase life. We are discussing the importance of choosing flowers and foliage to grow for floral design.

Today, it’s just me here to encourage you in this season. Where ever you are, whether you’re covered up with brides and blooms or taking a season off, I want you to know that you’re valued, and that you are making a difference in your community. I have found that learning to breathe through any situation helps me focus and relax. So today, I encourage you to take a moment, close your eyes, and take a few deep, concentrated breaths. In….Out...In...Out. Now, go out there and deliver those beautiful bouquets and harvest those lovely blooms with dignity and grace -- and remember, we’re here for you, cheering you on!

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.

Susan’s career in floral design began 30 years ago. She started with a film and television degree that cultivated her love of the arts. After doing set design for QVC, her passion for the creative arts led her into event florals. She is a national speaker/educator and the founder of The Design Sanctuary Workshop. She has trained countless apprentice florists, and many have gone on to start their own shops. Bringing her sense of line, color, and texture to her work, she creates one-of-a-kind experiences for all of her clients. After 30 years, weddings and events still make her heart skip a beat.

We’re holding an open call for blog article submissions. If your idea is submitted and selected, you’ll get a FREE lifetime membership to the Team Flower Community - that’s a $149 value. If you’re already a member, you’ll receive $50 credit towards your next Team Flower class or event. Plus, having your work published with Team Flower is an awesome resume-builder! The deadline for this submission is Saturday, June 22, 2019. If you’re interested, send us an email at [email protected] including your name, proposed blog topic, and the specific advice you’d offer in your article by Saturday, June 22, 2019. Keep in mind that you don’t have to have the whole article fleshed out by then - you actually get to set your own due date!

Laura Helm of Ashton Events is sharing how she decided to start her own business as well as how she began walking in alignment with her heart in advocating for her clients. In addition, we’re chatting about the necessity of making hard decisions on event day and how to combine grace for yourself and your team and gumption in navigating stressful situations. Laura is also giving a few tips for those who are considering adding floral design to their event planning business!

You’ll be inspired by Jen’s gift with words as she shares her experience on her parents’ farm growing up and how that propelled her into various stages of life eventually leading to flowers. Jen is sharing the keys to giving oneself permission to carry out actions from a passionate heart. You’ll hear about the symbiotic relationship between creativity and wellness and how to lean into that for your own life. Jen is calling florists to action in taking care of themselves and she’s providing tips on how to do that well with community, support, education, healing, movement, and nourishment.

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.