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 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 Mary Mary Not on the High Street Meringue Girls  Mayesh Wholesale Most Curious SEE MORE OF HAZEL’S WORK HERE:  Website | Instagram | Facebook Today’s episode is brought to you by: BLOOM TRUST CO. A highly curated collection of floral resources you can trust. Log In. Find what you need. Go out and flower with purpose. Click here to learn more. Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) + Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee) BB Podcast Sound Engineer: Landon McGee