BB Podcast Episode 94: Pili Fuentes
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Pili Fuentes | image by Samantha Rose Creative Co
Today we’re visiting with floral designer Pili Fuentes, owner of Las Floristas in Mexico City, Mexico. Pili is also the founder 0f Flower House Mexico and co-founder of the European Association for Flower Growers. Join us as we talk with Pili about:
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Transitioning from kindergarten teacher to floral designer
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The learning opportunities she’s found in freelancing
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Her interest in biodynamic farming
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The importance and urgency of caring for our soil
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Why she decided to create the European Association for Flower Growers
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Her passion for learning from others and sharing information
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The health issue that inspired her to found Flower House Mexico
Flower House Mexico | Images by Corbin Gurkin
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 94:
- Ariella Chezar | Ariella Chezar Design
- Kiana Underwood | Tulipina
- Max Gill | Max Gill Design
- Flower School New York
- Siloh Floral Artistry
- European Association for Flower Growers
- Mariana Guajardo | Bambu Flores
- Horta de la Viola
- Chris Trump Natural Farming | @soilsteward
- Casa de la Amistad
- Flower House Mexico
- Studio Mondine
- Nicole Land | Soil & Stem
- Little State Flower Company
- Jason Murakawa | Small Masterpiece
- Jose Villa | photographer
- Corbin Gurkin | photographer
- Xochimilco
- Tea Lane Farm
- Nicolette Camille Floral
- Lisa Waud | The Flower House Detroit
- Jill Rizzo | Wild Season Florals
- Pistil & Stamen
- Sylvia Bustamante | Madrid Flower School
- Villa Verde Farm
- Proyecto Público Prim
- Lucy Munoz
Images above courtesy of European Association for Flower Growers
FOLLOW PILI’S ENDEAVORS:
Flower House Mexico (next event coming November 2022)
European Association for Flower Growers | EAFG Conference
Today’s Episode is brought to you by:
Madrid Flower School
Want to study floral design in Europe? Madrid Flower School offers contemporary and traditional styles and techniques with 10 instructors. Check out the professional program which also includes photography, styling, and business essentials. Offered in both Spanish and English.
Host: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha + Bloom Trust Co.)
BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Grayson McGee
Music Written & Performed by: Landon McGee
If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy our conversation with Kelly Shore, owner of The Floral Source. Click here to listen.
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