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What Your Team Is Really Learning From You: Leadership Lessons That Stick
Your team copies what you tolerate, not what you say. Vonda and Lori work through ten management lessons and what each one looks like in a flower shop.
You Belong Here: Mentorship, Positivity & Welcoming the Next Generation
Episode 341: Fresh from AIFD Symposium 2026, Vonda reflects on the moments that mattered most and they weren’t always found on the stage. In this heartfelt…
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…
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…
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.…
More Than a Conference: How AIFD Symposium Can Elevate Your Floral Career
Episode 333: In this episode, we’re diving into everything you didn’t know you needed to know about the AIFD Symposium—and why it’s so much more than just…
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…
Bizarre Psychology & Valentine’s Day: Why People Think, Feel, and Buy the Way They Do
Episode 320: Valentine’s Day brings out fascinating human behavior. In this episode, Vonda and Lori unpack bizarre psychology facts, from confidence bias…
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…
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…
Morning Habits That Change Everything
Episode 299: In this lighthearted and thoughtful episode, Vonda and Lori kick things off with karaoke night plans, road trip shenanigans, and a few laughs…
People, Petals & Big News: A Conversation with Bill LaFever on What’s Next
Episode 298: Lori’s voice is back—and so is the chatter across the floral world. In this episode, Vonda and Lori sit down with industry leader and President…
From Castles to Conferences: Lessons from Abroad and AIFD
Lori's lessons from Scotland and Ireland meet Vonda's fresh-eyes view of AIFD Symposium — and one humbling truth about volunteering: stop raising your hand.
Quotes, Bugs & Big Truths: What’s Crawling Across Your Mind (and Legs)
Episode 290: Lori and Vonda kick off with a hilarious (and slightly traumatic) story that every light sleeper will understand—then dive into a list of…
Get the Giggles: Unforgettable Valentine’s Day Card Messages from Florists
Episode 268: Flowers are known to speak the unspoken sentiments of love, care gratitude and sincerity, but sometimes the accompanying notes have a whole lot…
What's on Your Bingo Card? Try This Goal-Setting Method for 2025
Episode 264: In this episode, Lori kicks things off with an inspiring lesson from Lenny, setting the tone for a creative and productive conversation. Then,…
Overcoming Business Challenges with Positive Perspective
Episode 260: Vonda and Lori discuss how common negative narratives surrounding sales projections and the economy can drain our motivation and energy. They…
Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Episode 257: Vonda is on her own in this week as important personal business takes Lori away for a much needed day off. With Thanksgiving this week, Vonda…
Why Professional Certification? With Renee Tucci AIFD, CFD, PFCI
Episode 256: Vonda and Lori sit down with special friend, Renee Tucci AIFD CFD PFCI AAF, President Elect of AIFD, to discuss the importance of foundational…
Find Your "Sparketype" with Ellie and Lori | BONUS Team Retreat Recap!
Episode 251: Lori and Ellie reflect on Flower Clique's first in-person staff retreat, which prioritized team bonding and relaxation. The retreat…