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BB Podcast Episode 69: Lauren Anderson + Rachel Bridgwood

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Lauren (l) and Rachel (r) | Kate Panza Photography

Today we’re visiting with Lauren Anderson & Rachel Bridgwood, co-founders of Sweet Root Village in Alexandria, Virginia to discuss:

  • how they built a culture of community within their business
  • their tips for building strong relationships with event and wedding planners
  • how they thinking outside the box on staffing and job descriptions
  • the process of regrouping and persevering during the COVID pandemic
  • their online learning hub: Village Schoolhouse

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 69:

Sweet Root Village bridal bouquet of reds and purples including dahlias, grapes, tulips, ranunculus, berries, and jasmine

Sweet Root Village | Grit & Grace | Katie Stoops Photography

LEARN MORE ABOUT SWEET ROOT VILLAGE HERE:

 Website | Instagram Facebook | Pinterest | Village Schoolhouse | Simply Sweet Root

Sweet Root Village Studio set up for a class

Sweet Root Village Studio | Kim Branagan Photography

Sweet Root Village designers arranging flowers in the warehouse studio space

Sweet Root Village Consultation Area | Rachel Lyn Photography

Team members at Sweet Root Village take a break in hanging macrame chairs


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

BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee


If you enjoyed our chat with Lauren & Rachel, you might also enjoy our interview with Megan & Denise, co-owners of Pistil & Stamen. Click here to listen.

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