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 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 337: Blossoms & Bourbon: How Mark Frye Built a Floral Brand, a Business & a Global Audience
Episode 337: In this episode, we sit down with Mark Frye of Creative Occasions Flowers and Events to talk about his unexpected path—from speech pathologist…
Episode 333: 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…
Episode 330: From Forensics Lab to Flower Moxie with Amy McCord
Episode 330: What do forensic science and floral design have in common? For Amy McCord, founder of Flower Moxie, they're both part of the same unlikely…
Episode 323: Why Showing Up Matters: The Power of Face-to-Face in Floral Education
Episode 323: In a world where we can learn anything online, is it still worth leaving your shop to attend a floral conference? After returning from the…
Episode 311: Taking Your Brand to the Next Level in 2026 with Angelique of Accent Decor
Episode 311: In this episode Ellie sits down with Angelique Witcher , Director of Marketing at Accent Decor , to talk all things branding and elevating your…
Episode 309: Designing a Dream Wedding in Rome: Flowers, Flexibility & a Whole Lot of Love
Episode 309: In this special episode, Lori and Vonda welcome a very important guest—Ellie—to relive her unforgettable wedding in Rome and pull back the…
Episode 307: Mayhem with Marlin: Christmas Installs 101 — Pricing, Process & Profit
Episode 307: Lori and Vonda welcome friend and designer, Marlin Hargrove AIFD, for a masterclass in holiday home installs—equal parts sparkle and straight…
Episode 304: Wonder Over Noise: What Mr. Rogers Still Teaches Us
Episode 304: This week, Lori and Vonda catch up on life, caregiving, and the whirlwind of a recent Italy wedding trip before diving into the timeless wisdom…
Episode 293: The Deadline Advantage: Less Stress, More Done
Episode 293: In this solo episode, Vonda steps in while Lori waits to see if she is selected for jury duty—and uses the moment to talk about something every…
Episode 287: Behind the Scenes at SAF: A Conversation with Amanda Jedlinsky
Episode 287: Lori and Vonda sit down with Amanda Jedlinsky, Senior Director of Content and Communications at the Society of American Florists (SAF), for a…
Episode 286: Inside AIFD Symposium: What to Expect, Why It Matters & How It Inspires
Episode 286: Lori and Vonda sit down with floral industry leaders and AIFD past presidents Lori Novak and Frank Feysa to talk all things AIFD Symposium.…
Episode 284: You've Got RAS! (Reticular Activating System), Summer Mindset, and TX State Floral Expo with Marissa Guerrero
Episode 284: Summer has officially begun, and we’re diving into everything from backyard baseball memories to how summer traffic and summer hours impact our…
Episode 281: Chimneys, Choices & Customer Care: Why Actions Speak Louder Than Smoke
Episode 281: What do the Pope, memory care planters, and your favorite steakhouse have in common? More than you think. In this episode, Lori and Vonda take…
"You Could Do That..." Ian Prosser & Zoë Gallina Talk Wedding Trends and Family Biz
Episode 277: This week, Lori and Ellie sit down with floral royalty — the dynamic father-daughter duo of Botanica Design Studio , Ian Prosser AIFD and Zoe…
Tariff Talk (BONUS EPISODE)
In this special impromptu episode, Lori sits down with Ellie and Abby Chick, retail florist & advisor from Blakemore Flowers, to unpack the “T-word”…
Episode 273: Spring Forward: Mother’s Day Strategies from the Directors
Episode 273: Vonda and Lori are joined by Flower Clique's other two directors, Kami Martin and Ellie LaFever, in this episode packed with tangible…
Episode 270: Floral Trends & The Power of Permanent Botanicals with Sarah Botchick
Episode 270: In this episode, Vonda and Lori continue their conversation with Sarah Botchick, General Marketing and Purchasing Manager at Pioneer Imports…
Episode 264: 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,…