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Hazel Gardiner | Tia Talula Photography

Today we’re visiting with Hazel Gardiner, owner of Hazel Gardiner Design based in Stoke Newington, East London, to chat about:

• the diagnosis that changed her relationship with nature and propelled her into the floral industry
• the importance of wellness and mental well-being as a business owner
• diversity in floristry (read more of her thoughts here: Tackling Race Barriers in Floristry on The Florist)
• transitioning from TV production to floral event production
• utilizing existing skill sets when embarking on a new career
• the moment she recognized her personal floral aesthetic
• working with brands
• moving into influencer work as a florist
• tips for aspiring floral designers

Hazel Gardiner | Nancy Straugan | Caro Hutchings | Paper Knots | Miath Co.

Hazel Gardiner | Hannah Bullivant | Dave Bullivant | The Natural Dyeworks

LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 74:

• US Programme | educating and inspiring young females mainly from disadvantaged backgrounds to break boundaries and achieve goals
•  Nancy Straughan
• Sage | Diversity in Floristry Panel Discussion – The Future of Floristy Part 1  | The Future of Floristry Part 2
• Matches
• Elemis
• Estee Lauder
• Papier
• Meri Meri
• Not on the High Street
• Meringue Girls 
• Mayesh Wholesale
• Most Curious

SEE MORE OF HAZEL’S WORK HERE:

 Website | Instagram | Facebook

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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 Hazel Gardiner, you might also enjoy our interview with Graeme Corbett, owner of Bloom + Burn. Click here to listen.