The Fresh Bunch

Send us Fan Mail Coming to you LIVE from the AIFD Symposium in sunny Palm Springs , California, Ryan is taking over, joined by an incredible lineup of floral industry powerhouses and friends! In the first half of the episode, we dive into fresh perspectives, AIFD's 60th anniversary, family connections and more with Vonda LaFever and Ellie LaFever of Flower Clique. Plus a special conversation...

Send us Fan Mail This week on our still-unnamed flower podcast, we’re joined by the multi-brand powerhouse Natalia Regateui. Natalia plays a key role on the marketing team behind Esmeralda, Sunshine Bouquet, Genviv Breeding, and now Flores Del Este—some of the most recognizable names in floriculture. rrAs the Fresh Flower Bunch continues riding the rebrand rollercoaster, Natalia offers fresh insig...

Send us Fan Mail This week, 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers dedicates a special episode to the memory of our dear past guest, Frank Biddle, who recently passed away. We are replaying episode #142, where Frank, the visionary behind FBI Flowers and Tradewinds International, shared his unique experiences and life lessons. Join us as we re-listen to Frank's incredible stories from his 30+ years in the...

Send us Fan Mail The Fresh team is back in the studio—reunited with Mike, who is back in the studio. But he is missing mommy Black, Sid, and those sweet Whippoorwill birds. This week, we inch closer to our rebrand and shout out everyone sending us name and theme song ideas—keep ’em coming! We dive into some serious industry talk: the challenges of expiring work permits & labor shortage, the gr...

Send us Fan Mail We’re back — and Mike is back at the cabin — with a whole lot to unpack. In this episode, we kick things off by figuring out our new intro music, rethinking the podcast name, and trying (hilariously) to agree on a new sound. Cabin Mike brings the bird sounds and boat vibes while we get deep into cereal critiques.   Then we shift gears to reflect on two major wins: Fresh Fest and t...

Send us Fan Mail We're back and turning the page onto a new chapter. In this heartfelt final episode, using the title 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, as you’ve come to know it, we reflect on the evolution of Mike’s Jet Fresh journey and the realities of professional change. As we say goodbye to our co-host Fern, we discuss the bittersweet emotions that come with transitions, the importance of tak...

Send us Fan Mail 🌸 Buckle up, flower friends—this episode is unlike anything we've done before! With the help of our AI time travel pilot, we're taking a journey into the past to revisit two powerful episodes honoring the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation . You'll hear timeless conversations featuring Ramiro Penaherrera , Bernardo Beate , Jena Gizerskiy , and Tracy Parke of House of...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the incredibly patriotic and talented Jena Gizerskiy, Sales Manager at Rosaprima. Together with Mike, Ryan, and Mimi, we discuss the powerful mission of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation—an initiative close to all our hearts. We share our personal experiences volunteering, including this year’s exciting collaboration betw...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the Fatties are joined by the ultimate Team Mom— Mommy “Susan” Black —alongside fan favorites Dali and Jimi . Mommy spills her candy secrets (yes, there’s a whole snack strategy), shares how she keeps the Fresh Crew fed, fueled, and feeling fabulous, and reminds us why she’s everyone’s second mom. Dali drops in with the glow of a woman who’s crushing her prebooks and us...

Send us Fan Mail Fatties, we're BACK — and broadcasting from our brand new home! 7725 NW 41st ST. Suite 100, Miami, FL 33166 In this episode, join Mike, Fern, Ryan, Joel, and Mimi as they break down the wild ride of our big move... just a few days before a major floral holiday. We’re also joined by Pinky, Dan, and Jason, plus surprise voice notes from a few of your favorite usual suspects. Fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we sit down with Semia Dunne , the powerhouse Founder & CEO of Flowers by Semia and The Floral Reserve .  Semia shares how her childhood memories of gardening with her mother blossomed into a lifelong passion—and eventually, a thriving floral design studio established in 2000. Semia takes us behind the blooms—from her pivot away...

Send us Fan Mail This week, the whole gang is in the studio with two powerhouses in the floral industry — Liza Roeser and Jennifer Barnard of Fifty Flowers. These floral superhumans dive into how they got started, what drives them, and how their community, Women in Flowers , is creating space for empowerment, collaboration, and fearless leadership. Mike makes a heartfelt confession, Liza reveals a...

Send us Fan Mail On this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re two Fat Guys short—but don’t worry, the Marketing Dream Team is here to save the day! Ryan, Mimi, and Joel take the reins and get the chance to reconnect with the one and only Sheldon . Now, funny story… the original podcast file went poof thanks to a tech fail (RIP audio), but lucky for us, Sheldon was down to chat twic...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , the Fatty’s are joined by special guest Madison Greene, Marketing Coordinator for That Flower Feeling (TFF). Madison stops by to share all the exciting details about TFF’s new Ambassador Program. They’re looking for passionate individuals to help spread the word about the incredible impact flowers can have on mental well-being. If you&apos...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , the spotlight is on... us ! That’s right; the Fat Guys Crew takes over the mic to chat about everything from hilarious AI roasts to the joys of running an independent boutique farm. We’re also sharing some exciting news— Fresh Fest 2025 is officially on the horizon! Tune in to hear the big reveal of the date and location for this year’s hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re chatting with the one and only Christine Guenther, the energetic, empowering, and ridiculously creative force behind WildFlower | stem + sundry ! Known as the Local Flower Dealer and Flower Momma, Christine took her hospitality education and opened not one, not two, but THREE (yep, THREE!) floral and boutique gift shops across...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re excited to welcome Belen Garcia and Cristina Maldonado from Florsani in Ecuador. Founded in 2006, Florsani has made it their mission to remain a socially responsible company, dedicated to cultivating fulfilling lives for their team, clients, and flowers. With over 240 hectares of land, Florsani is one of the largest Gypso...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we bring you a quickish episode. With a full bouquet of updates from the past week of Jet Fresh Industry events. We start with the NYBG Orchid Gala Dinner in New York, where Mimi was the ultimate plus-one (Carlos’s honorary date, to be exact). Next, we catch up with Olga, who gave us a quick but sweet rundown of her week volunteering at th...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the one and only Megan Gerace , Social Media & Account Executive at GravityFree — and a true digital dynamo with a passion for marketing, adventure, and all things floral! From managing online reputations to creating content that pops, Megan is a details devotee, content creator, and social media rock star who kno...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the one and only Holly Haveman—a world traveler, businesswoman, and artist on demand! As a second-generation florist with a flair for Supply Chain Management and a serious case of wanderlust, Holly brings an exciting global spin to her family’s shop, Kennedy’s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With her perfect mix of busine...

Send us Fan Mail Flower Fatties, it’s go time! After a couple of hectic weeks, the 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers crew got together to share some Flower holiday stats, Man Boob stories, and, of course, more food tastings!  The JF Building has officially been open for 171 hours and counting, and in that time, we've devoured over 35 lbs of Mommy Blacks candy. The crew has been working around the cl...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Mr. Harrison “Red” Kennicott III, AAF, a true pioneer in the floral industry. Red’s connection to flowers runs deep, having grown up working at his family’s wholesale business, Kennicott Bros. Co., since the age of 12. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Floriculture, and ov...

Send us Fan Mail This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we're joined by the delightful and super-talented Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI, AAF! She’s not only a floral design powerhouse but a true advocate for the power of positivity and education. Renee takes us on a journey through her career—from getting her degree in ornamental horticulture to pivoting from designer to manager and, eventually,...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back Fatty Gang, in this week's episode join Fern, Mike, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel as they welcome James François-Pijuan , a long-time floral designer passionate about revitalizing the NYC Historic Floral District . A NYC native, James shares his journey from Parsons College of Design to showcasing floral artistry at the MET Opera House , fast forward to now and his effort...

Send us Fan Mail In this fresh episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking About Flowers , we’re joined by Amanda Jedlinksky from the Society of American Florists. Amanda brought along some special guests to talk about the upcoming Next Gen Live event in Dallas this February. On this Next Gen episode, we’re excited to feature Jenny Thomasson, the current Next Gen Rising Star , Erin Bruno of McNamara Florist (wh...