“I feel like Megan is the ship captain and she’s like, ‘I think I see something over there!’ and I’m like, ‘Ok, how do I get us there?'”

Denise Richter | Co-owner, Pistil & Stamen

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Today we’re visiting with Megan McHugh (r) & Denise Richter (l), co-founders of Pistil & Stamen in New Orleans, Louisiana to discuss:

• their transition from school garden teachers to full-time flower business owners
• how their complex business model helped keep their business afloat during the pandemic
• how they’ve built a strong partnership rooted in recognizing one another’s strengths
• their journey over the years from developing urban gardens on city lots to a new flower farm opportunity
• confidence and fear — and how they play into decision making both in life and at Pistil & Stamen

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 68:

• Gabriela Salazar | La Musa de las Flores
• The Blue Carrot
• Steve and Gretel | Sunny Meadows Flower Farm
• Connecteam | All-in-One Employee communication app
• Slack | Team management tool
• Nicolette Camille
• Jennie Love | Love ‘n Fresh Flowers

SEE MORE ABOUT PISTIL & STATEN HERE:

 Website | Instagram | Facebook

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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee

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If you enjoyed our chat with Megan & Denise, you might also enjoy our interview with Jennie Love, owner of Love ‘n Fresh Flowers. Click here to listen.