Community Over Competition
When I started out on my own floral journey 15 years ago, there were very limited resources for learning about floral design and the business of flowers. It required a lot of expensive trial and error, from both a timing and resource perspective. I made a lot of costly mistakes, and burnt the candle at both ends. I’ve learned a few lessons along the way and really want to share them with others - and hopefully spare some of you the agony!
I have to admit that at first I felt really vulnerable putting myself out there. Me? A teacher? There was a flicker of self doubt, especially given that there are so many other great instructors already out there - all of whom I deeply admire. I'm also shy and not a great communicator, especially when it comes to public speaking. But to challenge myself and help myself grow, I overcame my self doubt and started mentoring and coaching other florists. And what gives me the greatest joy - that moment when the it just clicks, the lightbulb turns on, and they just master a particular technique or style. That untethered joy is priceless. And I truly believe, that this is a living testament to the mantra of ‘community over competition.’ In order for the wedding and flower industry to remain sustainable, we need to be more cooperative, community-oriented, and open to sharing.
As such, I offer a number of workshops and private mentoring sessions throughout the year. To learn more about these sessions, please check out the links on the right and return often for updates. I really looking forward to meeting each and every single one of you.