Episode 344: The Empathy Blind Spots Every Leader Needs to Examine
Episode 344: Empathy is not something you either have or you don’t - it is a skill you can practice, strengthen, and sometimes struggle to access. In this…
Episode 343: Empathy Continued: Head, Heart, and Hands in the Flower Shop
Episode 343: Empathy is not just about feeling someone else’s emotions—it can shape how we communicate, lead our teams, serve customers, and respond when…
Episode 340: The Keepers of the Pretty | Moments with Marlin
Episode 340: What does it really mean to “make it pretty?” In this first Moments with Marlin episode, floral industry favorite Marlin Hargrove joins Lori…
Episode 339: Why People Don’t Change (And What Great Leaders Do Instead)
Episode 339: In this episode, Vonda and Lori explore a surprising truth about leadership: knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better. Drawing from…
Episode 338: Behind the Blooms: How the American Floral Endowment Supports Every Florist
Episode 338: Most florists have seen the AFE logo, but many don’t realize just how much the American Floral Endowment impacts their business every day. In…
Episode 336: When Your Dream Job Doesn’t Feel Right Anymore: Career Clarity & Courage in the Floral Industry
Episode 336: What happens when the dream you’ve been working toward for 20 years suddenly doesn’t feel right anymore? In this episode, we sit down with Kate…
Episode 335: What Sticks With You: Grandbabies, Mentors & the Lessons That Last
Episode 335: This week, Lori is back and fresh off one of the most meaningful experiences of her life: meeting her new grandson. As the conversation…
Episode 334: The Hidden Impact of People in Your Life (and Your Business)
Episode 334: This week’s episode is a solo, heartfelt reflection as Vonda takes the mic while Lori enjoys the first precious days with her new grandson.…
Episode 331: Finding Your People: The Power of Community (In and Beyond Flowers)
Episode 331: What does community really mean - and why does it matter so much, especially in the floral industry? In this heartfelt and honest conversation,…
Episode 328: What You Can Control (and What You Have to Let Go)
Episode 328: After Easter reflections (and a few stories involving pools, squirrels, and unexpected repairs), Lori and Vonda dive into a conversation that…
Episode 327: Stop Overthinking Social Media: Real Strategies That Work
Episode 327: If social media feels overwhelming, confusing, or like one more thing on your already full plate, this episode is for you. Lori and Vonda sit…
Episode 325: AIFD Registration Is Open!! From Vision to Reality: Elevate 2026 in Orlando
Episode 325: Registration is officially open — and we’re celebrating with a behind-the-scenes conversation you won’t want to miss. In this episode, Vonda…
Episode 324: Jelly Beans & Trust: 7 Subtle Ways to Win Customers for Life
Episode 324: What do jelly beans, golf course comfort stations, and customer service have in common? More than you might think. In this episode, Vonda and…
Episode 322: What Makes You Leery? Trusting Your Gut in Life, Business, and Flowers
Episode 322: What makes you instantly leery of a person or situation - and why does your gut matter more than you think? In this candid and wide-ranging…
Episode 321: Trust, Betrayal, and the Healing Power of Kindness
Episode 321: Broken trust doesn’t just hurt—it reshapes how we see people, relationships, and ourselves. In this episode, Vonda and Lori talk candidly about…
Episode 319: The Warren Buffett Principle Every Florist Should Implement
Episode 319: Kindness is a free investment with the highest returns — so why don't more florists treat it that way? Inspired by Warren Buffett's…
Episode 316: The Bingo Card Check-In: Progress, Perspective, and a Little Industry Tea
Episode 316: In this episode, Lori and Vonda flip their 2025 Bingo Cards and reflect on what actually got done, what didn’t, and why that matters. From…
Episode 315: Clean Up the Crap & Keep Going: A New Year, A New Word
Episode 315: In this special anniversary episode, Vonda, Lori, Ellie, and Kami gather to celebrate six years of Business & Pleasure of Flowers. They…
Episode 314: From Pinterest to Petals: Turning 2026 Trends into Flowers with Ellie LaFever
Episode 314: Ellie’s back as the resident trend predictor, and this episode is all about what’s coming next for 2026, before your customers start asking for…
Episode 313: 10 Signs You’re Mentally Strong (Even If You Don’t Feel Like It)
Episode 313: It’s almost Christmas, the packages are at the mercy of FedEx and UPS, and Lori’s dad is calling two days before the holiday wondering if he…