The Bloom-Print Podcast

Good morning my loves – I hope you’re having a sensational week!  Well it’s officially June and the end of wedding season. This time of year the floral jobs in the wedding space tend to slow down in Australia. The key season for most Australian cities is September to April so over the winter months when it’s cold and dreary, when no one wants to be outside from basically May – August it’s usually...

Welcome back my loves! I’ve just returned from a wonderful two-week break with my family, and it was absolutely magnificent. This time away allowed me to switch off, enjoy family moments, and find some much-needed space for myself. It also gave me the clarity and rejuvenation I needed to dive back into my business with renewed energy. This year and in the coming years, my husband and I are priorit...

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast now if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode – stop everything, press pause on this one and go back and listen to episode 35 because that is Part 1 of my interview with Rebecca Const from Fox and Rabbit and today, you’re hearing part 2. And for those who did listen last week – I bet you are itching to hear more from Bec just like I was,...

Hello my loves welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast. A few weeks ago I got to sit down and have a gorgeous conversation with Rebecca Const from Fox & Rabbit here in Perth who has been a big inspiration to me over the years in my floristry career. It’s actually because of Rebecca, and one of her workshops specifically, that I am even a florist today, so getting to have this chat was a really...

Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! I'm thrilled to have you tuning in for another episode. 2 years into my business I received a pretty baseless complaint from a bride tearing down every single thing I’d done and created for her wedding day. It cut me really deep. It really shook my confidence. I was then shitting myself for about 6 months every time I did a wedding that the bride wasn’...

This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast we are delving into the world of freelancing: its significance, why you should consider it, and how to dive into this realm of opportunity. Main Discussion: Work Experience vs. Freelancing: Distinguishing between unpaid work experience and paid freelancing roles, and the importance of both in skill development and industry support. The Value of Freelancers: Exp...

Welcome, my loves, to another exciting episode of The Bloom-Print Podcast ! In this episode, we have the pleasure of welcoming Emma Haynes, also known as Emma the Celebrant . Emma shares her incredible journey as a celebrant based in Broome, Western Australia, where she has officiated over 160 weddings over the past six years. Beyond her role as a celebrant, Emma wears many hats, including being a...

Hello my Loves! Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast! This week, we're delving into a topic that generates a lot of curiosity: Wedding Expos. Wedding expos, open days, and how to navigate them effectively are the focal points of today's discussion. Drawing from 8 years of experience in the wedding industry and attending numerous expos, I'll share valuable insights on how to make...

In this episode, we’ll explore the attainability of earning a six-figure income in your wedding floristry business. Despite common perceptions, reaching this milestone isn't as daunting as it seems. All it takes is proper pricing strategies and a little business acumen! Join us as we breakdown what a six-figure income entails and how it's achievable through various pricing structures. Ho...

Hey there, my loves! Can you believe we're already one-quarter into 2024? Time really flies, doesn't it? Today, I want to take a moment to reflect on the journey so far and dive into our Q1 update. MAPLE & WREN - Floral Business Update: We've had some incredible achievements at Maple & Wren, from delivering stunning weddings to welcoming a new Virtual Assistant onboard. Stan...

In this installment of The Bloom-Print Podcast , Charlotte Purnell, co-owner of Mother and Bride, shares her remarkable journey into the wedding industry. Her story begins with a deep-seated passion for crafting unforgettable wedding moments, ignited by the film "Father of the Bride." Charlotte's transition from corporate event management to wedding planning and floristry alongside...

Welcome back, my loves, to another insightful episode of The Bloom Print Podcast with yours truly, Elysia Tsangarides. Today, we're diving deep into the theme of overcoming the fear of failure and embracing growth. I'll be sharing my recent experiences managing a whirlwind of events and classes. Join me as I navigate the challenges and triumphs of balancing work and family life. Excited...

This week on The Bloom-Print Podcast , we're joined by the uniquely talented Ashlee Bunney, who's redefining wedding ceremonies with her humor and social media savvy. Ashlee shares her journey from entering the celebrant scene to becoming a celebrated name, emphasizing the power of authenticity and knowing your ideal client. Episode Highlights: Ashlee’s Journey: From newcomer to industry...

In this episode, I share insights from my recent travels, where I balanced the demands of work with the rejuvenation of vacations. Reflecting on a business retreat in Bali and a family holiday in Hobart during February, I discovered the power of stepping away from routine to spark creativity and inspiration. The art of balancing professional responsibilities with the joys of holidays hinges on set...

In this episode we’re joined by our first guest for 2024 - our favorite Accountant (because she also happens to be mine) Diana Todd.   Diana is the owner of Balance Tax Accountants and since 2015 she has been investing her Tax Accountant skills, time and energy into supporting entrepreneurs to feel confident in their business money skills, love their relationship to money, PAY themselves WELL, and...

Alright, my lovely listeners, buckle up because this episode is coming to you straight from beautiful Bali! Picture me right now, chatting with you from my cozy hotel room in Nusa Dua. Can you feel the tropical vibes? So, let me take you on a journey through this incredible business retreat I'm attending with Success School. It's been an absolute game-changer, and I can't wait to sh...

I run a multi-six figure floristry business, and I don’t do Valentine’s Day. That’s right, busiest day of the year for the floral community, great  money-making opportunity and marketing opportunity and you know what?  I have completely opted out.  And that’s not the only thing I opt out of.  In this episode I share with you the many ways of running a successful floristry business by focusing on t...

It is no lie that the wedding and event industry is built on referral, word of mouth and connections. But it is really important not to be complacent in the thinking that business will just come to you. Yes, people will find you, yes, previous couples will recommend you – but you can’t rely on that alone to fill up your calendar (and your wage packet). If you’re not promoting yourself, if you’re n...

Do you have an Ideal Week plan?  Planning out my ideal week has been a game changer for me. If you are wanting to create space in your calendar, if you are craving a better flow between work and down time or work and family time, get a pen and paper because I promise, planning it out is actually going to make a massive difference not only in getting through all of your tasks but how you feel at th...

Welcome back to The Bloom-Print Podcast, our first episode for 2024.  If you follow The Floral Art Academy on Instagram, you’ll know that currently I’m experiencing a bit of a period of ill health and to be honest, I’m absolutely hating it. This was not how I was intending to start 2024, but in a way… I think this is actually how I needed to be starting 2024 and we explore that a bit in this episo...

Welcome my loves, to our last episode for 2023.  Episode 18! I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to deliver 18 episodes for 2023. 18 conversations about your floristry business, about living life better, about all the hacks that make things easier, about setting up your systems and processes and how to be more profitable, including 2 beautiful interviews. I have loved getting a bit more indepth in t...

If you follow the Maple & Wren Floral Art Academy page, you’ll know that at the end of November, I hosted my first team Christmas party. And I was incredibly emotional about it. Because it meant more to me than just an end of year celebration, it was a reflection on how far I’ve come and what brought me here and I felt absolutely honoured after 8 years in business to have a team of amazing hum...

Intuition is the ability to know something instinctively without the need for conscious reasoning. It’s often described as a gut feeling, a hunch or if you’ve ever heard your Grandma Joan say ‘I can feel it in my waters’ she was talking about her intuition not the plumbing in her bathroom. Intuition is an integral tool in your business toolkit. It's not the only tool but it should be a promin...

Putting together a wedding quote without doing a consultation is like trying to fill in a crossword without the clues. You simply don’t have enough information.  You are going to get emails all year long that say ‘Hi I’m Sarah, can you give me a quote for my wedding flowers?’ and the answer is ‘not without a consultation’. In this week's episode El shares the 3 key reasons you need a consulta...

Ok, I know, it's mid November. Which means it's time to get planning on 2024 if you haven't already.  In this episode El shares the goals she's set for 2024 and also why she KNOWS they're a sure thing. She covers setting an intention/word for the year ahead and shares her intentions for 2023, what she's achieved and what she's setting up for 2024 and how you can...