Flower Talk Alaska

Happy Mother's Day! This being the biggest floral holiday of the year, we thought it fitting to feature one of our favorite foral figures in Alaska - Jessica from Hummel's Flowers in Anchorage! Kasara, Natasha and Taline did all the listening during this episode because Jessica was chock full of fascinating information about how she got started in the floral industry and what it's like to work at...

So you've decided to DIY your wedding or event flowers - are you prepared for how much work it is? In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss what goes into designing your own event florals, the pitfalls and risks, and how to successfully do it yourself. Key takeaway: flexibility, people! Flower Talk Alaska is brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-...

Mother's Day is just around the corner -- have you contacted your florist yet? On this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk about what it's like to be in the floral industry during major floral holidays. Why are roses more expensive on Valentine's Day? Why are wedding florals so expensive? Why isn't my favorite florist available for an event on May 9? We'll answer all the...

Our first guest, woo hoo! Flower Talk Alaska is thrilled to have Lorell David on the show to talk about the Alaska Wedding Network , our 2026 sponsor and an all-around amazing resource. Lorell talks about how she started the network and why it's a useful tool for people planning their weddings in Alaska. She also discusses her 15 years of experience as a wedding planner and things she's learned al...

In epsiode 6 of Flower Talk Alaska, we continue our discussion from the previous episode about collaborative photoshoots and setting boundaries. Kasara, Natasha and Taline are all firm believers in "Community over competition," and we talk about our experiences collaborating with other vendors in Alaska. We also discuss how creatives shouldn't undervalue themselves. Flower Talk Alaska is brought t...

In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk about how they started their businesses as independent florists. They also discuss styled shoots and why they can be helpful for your business/brand, but also how setting boundaries is so important. Flower Talk Alaska is brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with tru...

In episode 4 of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss floral trends of the past, present and future. Trends move pretty fast these days and it can be a fun challenge to keep up. They discuss taking risks to acheive popular floral designs seen on social media and they even learn more about one another's methods and how they differ. Have a burning floral question for us? Message us...

In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss all things winter when it comes to flowers - how to care for flowers in the cold, what flowers are best in below-freezing temps, and tips for making the most of your winter wedding florals.  We now have an Instagram account! Find us @flowertalk.alaska   Thanks to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music and to all...

In this episode, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss the realm of AI and how it has affected their day-to-day floral lives. They also talk about managing expectations with clients and you'll even find out what their favorite flowers are! This episode was recorded at the same time as the first, so please be kind to us -- our audio will improve! We appreciate all the positive feedback our listeners p...

Tap tap -- is this thing on? Welcome to our very first episode of Flower Talk Alaska! In the spirit of the spooky season, we're talking about some of our flower horror stories from the past and how we have learned from them. Also on a Halloween note, we discuss ghosting! We're so glad you're here to listen to Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk all things floral. Please be gentle with us as we're not...