Send us a text 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 floral business. We discuss her French heritage, moving to Georgia, and the importance of a good PowerPoint pr...
May 10, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Send us a text 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 reflects on her evolution as an entrepreneur, shedding light on her passion for education and its integra...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Send us a text 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 empathy. Using movie and show clips she demonstrated real-life scenarios that moved the Next Geners. In this epi...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Send us a text 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 instantly captivated by his drive and friendliness, not to mention how photogenic he is. From an aspirin...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 21 min
Send us a text 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 landing a career in sunny San Diego. Discover how Sam, hailing from a lineage of educators, pivoted from e...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 110
Send us a text 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 embrace a regular bouquet habit. Their tune is simple: the more flowers adorning homes, the merrier. Vanessa, serving as the C...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Send us a text 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 take center stage to share their journey into the Jet Fresh family. We talk about their experiences and the pivot...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Send us a text 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 and through, Elizabeth's passion for her hometown shines through in her unique floral arrangements, w...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text 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 Finance. From there, he made the pivotal decision to return to Kenya and immerse himself in the realm of bree...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 106
Send us a text 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 varieties to choose from, Holland Orchids offers flowers for every season and occasion. Tune in to learn more ab...
Mar 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Send us a text 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 conventions to the wild days of sales sans computers, this episode is full of LOVE & HIP-HOP! Yep, you h...
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Send us a text 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's not jet-setting across the globe, you can catch him hosting workshops and speaking gigs, spreading his floral wi...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Send us a text 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 over 400 varieties under their brand and a plethora (to be read in Fern’s voice) of accolades. Listen ...
Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 102
Send us a text 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, managing multiple clients, to overseeing marketing strategies for a McNamara with multiple locations. Erin wears ma...
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Send us a text 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 messages from devoted fans and even celebrities, making this episode a truly star-studded affair. Experience the ex...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Send us a text 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 industry. In this honest and educational episode, we tackle the nitty-gritty of flower care and handling, discus...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Send us a text 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 picturesque sightseeing to educational visits to Rosaprima, Agrogana, and of course Jet Fresh Growers Farm. Mi...
Jan 19, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 98
Send us a text 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 individuals to pursue careers in the Horticulture and Floral Industry. We discussed how many companies and ...
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Send us a text 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 preparing for the grand floral holiday, discover why Mike advocates for spreading our energy beyond just one day. We spill ...
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Send us a text 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, where he is responsible for leading and supervising financial, production, sales, and flower logistics....
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 95
Send us a text 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! Listen in as he talks all things breeding, growing flowers in Ecuador, naming new varieties, and so much mo...
Dec 22, 2023•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 94
Send us a text 🌸 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 for all, from large-scale installations to their unique Forever Floral arrangements. Kelsea, a visual storyteller, lead...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 93
Send us a text 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 walking the show, to which booth had the best coffee, Edwin & MaJo’s first time in Holland, the Red L...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 92
Send us a text 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 Facebook Community with over 11K members). She also famously competed in the 2020 Netflix competition show, The B...
Nov 24, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Send us a text 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 Wedding MBA in Las Vegas, the best Thanksgiving side dishes, and so much more. We are very thankful for all of ou...
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Send us a text The Fat Guys gang is dedicated to bringing you fresh episodes every week, but due to schedules and travel, we have not been able to record a full, new episode. However, we have the next best thing, a special highlight reel look-back episode of some of our favorite moments from past episodes! There are special moments from 7 past episodes including: Ep. 1 - Our Pilot episode from Nov 23. 2021, Ep. 17 - "The Brothers Episode" feat. all of Mike's sons discussing working with dad. Ep....
Nov 17, 2023•1 hr 50 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Send us a text Podcast dreams can come true. This week on #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we have our dear friend, Jena Gizerskiy, Sales Manager- North America for Rosaprima. Join us as we talk about Jena's involvement in various floral organizations such as Seed your Future, NextGen, and WF&FSA’s executive team. Jena is passionate about improving & elevating the floral industry. Jena, formerly a product and education specialist in the world of luxury beauty items, was enticed by Barry Gotleib t...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Send us a text This week we have a very special guest on the podcast! You may know him from his many TV shows, or perhaps from his 8 books, or various speaking events, or his career as a top event designer and planner in NY, or you have bought his branded party essentials in stores around the country, that's right, it's David Tutera! Listen in as we talk about David's history in the biz, how he became the "Bar Mitzvah King of NY," his journey into books, tv, film and so much more. David also tel...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Send us a text The Fat Guys are back with a fresh, new episode! Join Fern, Mike, Mimi, and Joel with special guests Anahi Coloma and Maria Jose "MaJo" Flores from our Ecuador team as the gang sits down to recap and discuss their recent trip to Colombia for the biennial Proflora show. Proflora, one of the largest and most well-known floral industry trade shows had over 300 exhibitors during the three-day exhibit. The hall was visited by more than 6,500 visitors from all over the world, including ...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 86
Send us a text In this special episode of #2FatGuysTalkingFlowers we were lucky to have Avi Krell from Plantec Breeding on the pod. You may have met Avi at one of the many industry trade shows, as he wears many hats, but his official title is Public Relations Manager at Plantec Breeding. Krell is a 2nd generation rose breeder, a UF Grad, who splits time between Miami and Ecuador. Listen in as Krell takes us through the tedious breeding process, how they go from 6,000 codes to maybe just 1 worthy...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 85
