Today we’re visiting with Lily Roden, owner of Lily Roden Floral Design in Southern California to discuss: why she turned to flowers in a time of struggle the reason she didn't initially embrace her creative side the story of her family's move to the US from El Salvador the impact working with flowers had on her mental health learning through freelancing her advice to other designers looking for freelance opportunities the process of re-branding her business flowering during the pandemic the motivation behind the philanthropy she embraces as a business owner her desire to connect with other Latina creatives and see their work showcased in their respective industries the challenges she experienced as a creative immigrant LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE University of California Berkeley Janelle Thomson | Lavenders Flowers LVL Weddings & Events Bows + Arrows The Nouveau Romantics Lewis Miller Design SEE MORE FROM Lily Roden Floral Design HERE:  Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook Today’s episode is brought to you by: Botanical Brouhaha On-line Shop Click here to get your No Rain No Flowers tshirt and/or market bag!  Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee) BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee