The Flower Podcast

This weekend we are Honoring the Memorial Day Holiday, so we're replaying one of our early episodes from Season 2. Françoise Weeks, floral artisan and teacher, is this week's guest on The Flower Podcast. Françoise is a master of the Woodland Design and Botanical Couture. Her passion for nature, materials, and mechanics will ignite your own curiosity to create with an inspired botanical vision. She shares business tips, social media tips, and her passion for flowers and botanicals! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Diane Szukovathy with Jello Mold Farm is this week's guest on The Flower Podcast. Along with her husband, Dennis Westphall, they have been farming for 11 years in the heart of the Skagit Valley in Washington State growing over 80 varieties of florals and foliage. Diane shares their flower story of creating a sustainable farm, respecting the lands and its wildlife inhabitants, and the importance of educating our flower clients and building community. As a founding member of the Seattle Wholesale Growers Market, Diane gives us brief overview of this co-operative group of flower growers working together to provide beautiful locally sourced flowers to the Pacific Northwest. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Check out our website theflowerpodcast.com

Happy Mother's Day!! This week on The Flower Podcast we have a special Mother's Day episode, but we are keeping our guests a surprise! Did you catch that? Guests! Yes, we have 4 very special guests celebrating the women in their lives. Be sure to subscribe and follow The Flower Podcast!!

Meet our guests this week, Father and Daughter Ian Prosser and Zoë Gallina of Botanica International Design & Decor Studio. Ian, a floral legend, has been creating exquisite events for presidents, celebrities, and brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Neiman Marcus for over 30 years. Zoë, referred to as the 'imaginator', truly completes this enchanting floral parntership. In keeping with Scott's relaxing chats with his guest, you are in for a fun-filled delightful hour of floral insights. Ian and Zoë chat about 'Their Process', setting expectations and the importance of communicating with one another. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast where ever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about Ian and Zoë on our website under season 2 theflowerpodcast.com

Shane Connolly, Owner of Shane Connolly and Company, chats with Scott Shepherd this week on The Flower Podcast. He discusses the wedding he designed for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, his love for the meaning of flowers, and his passion for creating foam free designs. Shane is a wealth of knowledge and experiences. Be sure to subscribe and follow whereever you listen to podcasts. Check out our website theflowerpodcast.com and learn more about our guests.

With the holiday's this week we're replaying Episode 20 with Christy Hulsey, of Colonial House of Flowers. Besides running a successful flower shop, Christy has been in many publications like Style Me Pretty, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Weddings, and so much more. She was the 2017 Mayesh Design Star, conducted workshops all over the country, and recently traveled to China and Ecuador visiting farms. Christy shares her stories and challenges. Check out more of Christy's links at www.theflowerpodcast.com under Season 1. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!!

Alicia Schwede of Flirty Fleurs and her floral business, Bella Fiori chats with Scott about her journey from the tech industry to her much loved flower industry. She also shares some website and social media tips to help improve your reach. Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast and check out our website theflowerpodcast.com for more about our guests and what they're up to and check out The Flower Podcast Blog.

Floral Designer and Flower Farmer Julio Freitas, owner of The Flower Hat, shares his insights on flower farming, floral mechanics, the addition of new workshops, and the story behind his signature style. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or Spotify. Go to our website TheFlowerPodcast.com to check out all of our guests and blog posts.

2019 World Cup Champion, Bart Hassam, chats with Scott about his journey to becoming a competitor in this amazing international floral championship. Not only winning the 'most prestigious competition in the floral industry,' Bart is co-creator of Maison Fleur Floral Design and continues to travel around the world creating beauty with flowers. Be sure to subscribe and follow the podcast, our social places, and website, theflowerpodast.com !!

Holly Heider Chapple and Alex Chapple chat with Scott this week. Holly and Alex share some updates about some new projects being released very soon. #AHA, Ask Holly Anything, Armatures, and her new online course Gathered and Styled: A Comprehensive Business and Design Course for Wedding Florists. Holly has been influencing the floral community and leading the way with her love of flowers. She continues to inspire and educate designers from around the world. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast. Go to theflowerpodcast.com to learn more about Holly and her new course.