Today we’re visiting with LaParis Phillips, owner of Brooklyn Blooms in Brooklyn, New York, to chat about: her early days learning floristry in a Missouri flower shop following her dream of living in NYC marrying her love of flowers and fashion to create a business that is a unique reflection of her the journey that led to her owning 2 flower shops in NYC by the age of 32 the motivating power of the words: "you never know..." finding the resources she needs to run a business her organic progression towards becoming a flower influencer her thoughts on pricing for brand collaborations her flower dream (hint: think jungle flowers) breaking barriers and covering new ground (ever heard of a florist with a mix tape?) her thoughts on the barriers to accessibility in the floral industry the importance of leaving a legacy and how she's going about it day by day LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 76: Start Small Think Big Brian W. Fraser Photography Kate Spade Tommy Hilfiger Madewell Bloom & Plume Susan McLeary | @passionflowersue SEE MORE WORK FROM BROOKLYN BLOOMS HERE:  Website | Instagram | Facebook   The Botanical Brouhaha Podcast is brought to you by: BLOOM TRUST CO. A 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