Flower Power Podcast

The Madrid Flower School with Aileen Ju

Warning - this episode may make you want to take two weeks off of work to pursue a creative calling! This is exactly what Aileen Ju, a UX and graphic designer, did when s

Designer Turned Farmer with Stacy Borelli

Stacy Borelli of Ethos Flower Events tells her story. She talks about the designers and farmers who have influenced her and shares what is blooming on Ethos the Farm. Sta

Doctor to Designer with Shilpa Reddy

In this episode I talk with Shilpa Reddy, an established floral designer in the UK who founded the London School of Floristry!  Shilpa shares her best tips for using soci

Pursuing a Calling in Flowers with Jen Lagedrost Cavender of Nectar & Bloom

In this podcast I speak with Jen Cavender, owner of Nectar & Bloom. Jen is a floral artist and floral educator based in San Diego. In this episode Jen shares with us her

Flower Castles with Joshua Bishop

Joshua David Bishop, of Nature Boy & Co, in L.A. tells us of his journey in the floristry industry and how he first got the idea to build flower castles in the sand. Be s

Microgreens & Urban Farming with Area 2 Farms

On this episode I talk to Oren Falkowitz, founder of Area 2 Farms, an urban farm with a mission to get healthy, fresh food to the surrounding communities. We talk about h

Designing "Big Time" with Laura Dowling, former White House florist

Laura Dowling served as the White House Chief Floral Designer from 2009-2015 during the Obama administration. In this episode she shares her favorite White House projects

My Garden, My First Mindfulness Mentor with Martha Brettschneider

Martha Brettschneider is an experienced gardener, nature photographer, a positive intelligence mental fitness coach and a mindfulness teacher. In this conversation she ta

Petals to the Metal - Interview with Oscar Andrade

I learned so much about owning a successful floral design business from Oscar Andrade of Petals to the Metal. After 8 years owning this business and growing up working in

Following a Childhood Dream at Renzinnia Farm

In this episode I interviewed Sangeeta Sarkar of Renzinnia Farms. We talked about succession planting, money saving tips, sunflower varieties and the benefits of working

Sarah Khan - A Floral Artist with Peacock Extravagance

Episode 2 of Season 2 is very exciting!  I talk with Sarah Khan, a visual architect and floral artist in the DC area who does very creative and extravagant work. She has

Legacy Farm's Laurie Young Reminds Us Why to Shop Local

Laurie Young is an inspirational advocate for neurodiversity in Loudoun County, VA. She is the executive director of Legacy Farms, a non-profit in Leesburg that employs n

Local is Best with Ellen Frost

Listen to this episode to learn all kinds of tips and tricks from Ellen Frost, floral designer, master gardener and owner of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, MD.  Local

Design Tips from Rachel Robillard of June Moon Florals

Today I had a great conversation with Rachel Robillard of June Moon Florals. She enjoys designing in a contemporary style and her designs are breathtaking!  Listen to hea

Florals that Narrate with Alisa Ellie

In this episode I talk with Alisa Ellie, the founder and lead floral designer behind Malva & Moss, a floral design studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. I loved our

The Garden of Yin and Yang with Wanpen & Miguel Ordonez

In this podcast I interviewed Wanpen and Miguel Ordonez. They have been married for 39 wonderful years. They demonstrate how it takes teamwork to make a garden thrive. Bo

Meet Kate & Kira: Incredible Ladies Doing Good with Blooms

In this podcast I interviewed Kate Carrico and Kira Memery, two incredibly generous flower farmers in central Virginia.  They are the faces behind Blooms4Good.  Kate and

Pet Pigs, Summer Flowers and Hidden Pond Farm Happenings

In this episode I interview Joan Fuller of Hidden Pond Farm all about the history and purpose behind her cut flower farm. Started as a way to raise money for farm animal

Design Differently with Mike Hines

In this episode I get to talk with Mike Hines, a floral designer, instructor, entrepreneur and owner of Epoch Floral Design Company in Chicago. He is also the author of t

Tips from a Hobby Gardener with Eugene Schied

Eugene Schied is a hobby gardener. He has been gardening for 27 years since buying his home in Vienna, VA.  He lives down the street for me and his garden is just burstin