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Send us Fan Mail Dans cet épisode de 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, nous vous présentons Angelique Witcher. Join us this week as we zoom in with Angelique, the creative powerhouse behind Accent Decor's content and marketing strategies. From fashion to floral hard goods Angelique offers a unique perspective on vessels, vases, and votives.  Schooling the Fatties in a whole different side of the fl...

Send us Fan Mail 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers always brings you the movers and shakers of our floral industry. This week we move with Christina Yan, Founder & CEO of bespoke wedding floral studio Bellevue Floral Co. and lifestyle goods shop Camino, both based in Napa, California.  Christina shares her floral story and emphasizes the importance of transparency and knowing your brand.  Christina r...

Send us Fan Mail By popular demand, we're thrilled to welcome back the delightful and insightful Lori Wilson! Lori, who serves as the Director of Customer Success at Flower Clique, wowed audiences with her compelling presentation on leading with empathy at SAF Next Gen. Her impactful talk left attendees moved to tears, bursts of laughter, and deep introspection about their own levels of empat...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, this week we left out the bad and ugly and we bring you a pretty and entertaining.  In this hilarious episode, we sit down with the enthusiastic and very pretty Tyler Keeno of TK Floral Design, a guy who not only succeeding in the industry but is also eager to share his knowledge with others. We first met Tyler on the Intrigue Tour and were i...

Send us Fan Mail Fatties, guess who’s back from their Euro Trip? Yup, Mike is back! On this week's educational episode of 2 Fat Guy Talking Flowers, we sit down with the remarkable Sam Bowles AAF., General Manager and Creative Director of Allen’s Flowers & Plants. Sam shares his journey into the floral industry, starting from a part-time gig in Louisville, moving to Manhattan, and finally...

Send us Fan Mail Happy National Self-Care Day! Today's harmonious rendezvous couldn't have come at a more fitting moment. Tune in to this special episode of "2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers," where we're graced by the melodious presence of Vanessa Leite from That Flower Feeling. That Flower Feeling orchestrates a collective movement within the industry, encouraging consumers to...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of the 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers podcast! This week, we're without our head coach, Mike, but fear not, as we've brought in two of the funniest guys from Jet Fresh Flowers to keep the laughs coming. Join us as we sit down with Dan Reilly, our Operations Manager, and Jason Yannizze, our Warehouse Manager. In this special episode, Dan and Jason t...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this “hot off the presses” episode as we jump into the colorful world of Elizabeth Jaime, owner of CALMA, a Miami-based floral studio, and FLOWERING author! From her roots in the editorial print scene of New York to finding her CALMA style in the tropical scene of Miami, Elizabeth shares her inspiring journey of transitioning from paper to petals. A Miami native through...

Send us Fan Mail Join us this week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers as we get into the fascinating journey of Ahmed Nzibo, President of United Selections. With Fern out we have Joel step up as the voice of the podcast.  Ahmed talks about growing up in the world of diplomacy, Ahmed's path took an unexpected turn when he pursued higher education at American University, majoring in Philosophy and F...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 105 of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers! Join us as we chat with Lisa Gonzalez from Holland Orchids Guatemala about their premium "SUPER" Cymbidium Orchids grown in the highlands of Guatemala. Discover how their team of professional growers utilizes cutting-edge technology to produce top-quality blooms with vibrant colors and long-lasting freshness. With 75...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers we have the oh-so-elegant and CIVILIZED Tina Porcher!  Tina, a cherished member of the Jet Fresh Flowers crew, dishes out the deets on her journey from Jet Fresh vendor extraordinaire to our stellar sales rockstar. Get ready for a blast from the past as Tina spills the beans on the floral world's secrets! From early floral...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Ace Berry, AIFD, PCFI is doing Epic S@*t, including being our awesome guest on the 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers Podcast! From gracing the screens of HBO's hit show, Full Bloom, to rocking it as co-host alongside Fern, Ace is the epitome of floral finesse. But hey, he's not just about strutting his stuff on TV; this guy is a full-blown floral design virtuoso. When he&ap...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers we were thrilled to welcome none other than the Floral Batman and Superman themselves... okay, maybe not the Caped Crusaders, but close enough! In our new studio, we had David and JD from Deliflor Americas, the heroes behind revolutionizing the world of Chrysanthemums. Deliflor stands as the foremost Chrysanthemum breeder globally, boasting...

Send us Fan Mail Rev up your listening engines, Fatties, because, on this week's episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we're hitting the podcast track with a true floral champion! 🎙️🏁 Join us as we zoom into the world of floral marketing with Erin Bruno, the Marketing Director of McNamara Florist in Indiana.  We chat about her experiences of transitioning from a Madmen-like Agency, man...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is Video!  Fly on over to our Youtube channel to watch! The 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers crew celebrates their monumental 100th episode in this special video podcast! Yes, that's right – now you can catch your favorite flower podcast hosts on YouTube as we mark this incredible milestone with a show dedicated to our Fatty Fans. Tune in for a feast of special message...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of  "2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers"! We pulled out our pencils and paper to speak to the brilliant Dr. Terril Nell, AAF. The Professor shared insights into his remarkable academic journey and his significant role in the American Floral Endowment (AFE). From a small pouch of seeds grew an extraordinary career that benefited the entire floral and horticultural...

Send us Fan Mail This week on a Fresh episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers Podcast, we're thrilled to have some special guests from Petal Production – Raffi, Eddie, Lauren, and Brittney. The Petal Production team joins us for a lively conversation about flowers, Ecuador, and ghosts. Get ready to join in on the adventure as our guests take us through their incredible journey in Ecuador. From pic...

Send us Fan Mail On Episode 97 of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers,  Fern, Ryan, Mimi, and Joel welcome Jazmin Albarran from Seed Your Future.  Seed Your Future is the movement to promote horticulture careers with plants, flowers, and all things GREEN. Although we missed Mike, we were treated to a wealth of information about how the organization is making a significant impact by promoting and inspiring ind...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back Fatties.  Tune in to the first episode of 2024, featuring the dynamic duo, Mike and Fern, alongside Mimi and Joel. We've upgraded our podcast setup for the new year, but our opinions on Valentine's Day remain as bold as ever. In this episode, we delve into the complex love/hate relationship with Valentine's Day. With a staggering 250 million stems prepa...

Send us Fan Mail 3-2-1- Happy NEW YEAR! We are popping bottles and clinking glasses for this New Year’s Episode.  Join us as we speak to Pablo, a second-gen grower turned marketing maestro, who shares his journey from the classrooms of NYU to the vibrant landscapes of Colombia.  Pablo Bazzani is the General Manager of Plazoleta Flowers https://laplazoleta.com (https://laplazoleta.com) in Colombia,...

Send us Fan Mail The Fatty Gang is all together for the holidays to bring you this special episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers.  We asked Santa for a special guest for this episode, and Santa Dean came down the chimney!  Dean Rule, the Executive President, as well as, grower, breeder, and botanist, with Conectiflor in Ecuador brought a sack full of presents in the form of knowledge to the show!  Li...

Send us Fan Mail 🌸 Join us on #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers as we chat with Kelsea Olivia, Founder of East Olivia, a NYC-based creative agency helping revolutionize the floral industry. Listen in as we dive into the vibrant world of color-enhanced flowers, Art Basel, and "Blazy Susans" with the wild-hearted entrepreneur. 💐 Discover East Olivia's commitment to making beauty accessible fo...

Send us Fan Mail The Fatty Gang has a few extra voices this week, as Jet Fresh & Jet Fresh Growers’ team members, Edwin “The Dr” Perez, Dali May, Maria Jose “MaJo” and Paola join the podcast.  This crew just recently returned from a whirlwind of a trip to Holland for the annual IFTF (International Floriculture Trade Fair).  Listen in as they discuss all the highs and lows of their trip, from w...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's very special episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we brought in special guest host, #JimiTheTulip to help out with our even more special guest, Sarah Campbell!  Campbell is the owner and founder of Intrigue Designs and Intrigue Teaches, which has a massive social media following full of newbie and seasoned floral lovers (over 230K IG Followers, as well as a Faceb...

Send us Fan Mail The Fatty Gang is back and all back together in the same room and ready to celebrate!  In this special episode, we are very thankful because we are celebrating the official 2 year anniversary of our podcast, Thanksgiving, and Michael Black Friday, all in one! Listen in and enjoy, the conversation goes all over the place, from Mike's trip back to Miami to Ryan's recap of...