Farmer florist Sarah Whiting shares her small business journey. After working for many years in senior management in the NHS, she took redundancy. And having always been a keen gardener, spent time in her garden. Then seven years ago, she decided to set up Nettlewood Flowers.
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Farmer Florist Rebecca Stuart from The Garden Gate Flower Company shares her small business journey on the My Small Business & Me podcast. After working in various roles in a corporate environment in London and Bath, she now lives in her home county of Cornwall, growing and designing flowers for weddings. And she recently started creative art direction for product styling and prop sourcing. To watch the interview, simply click on the image below.
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Farmer Florist Milli Proust shares her small business journey on the My Small Business & Me podcast. After studying to be an actor, then working as an archivist, a move out of London to West Sussex led to her growing flowers using sustainable practices. She now creates designs for weddings and events, plus has a nationwide bouquet delivery service. To watch the interview, simply click on the image below.
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Florist Leigh Chappell shares her small business journey in this week’s My Small Business & Me podcast interview.
Studying Botanical IllustrationGrowing up in Wales, Leigh studied botanical illustration at Swansea Art College. She then moved to London and worked for graphic design companies. She relished working in a team and to a brief.
Taking a Floristry CourseA friend asked her if she’d like to do a floristry course, which happened to have a horticultural element. And she absolutely loved it.… Read more
Florist Joanne Truby shares her small business journey in this week’s My Small Business & Me podcast interview.
Epiphany Whilst TravellingAfter her A levels, Joanne worked in the e-commerce departments at Heals and River Island. Then whilst travelling through Central America, she decided that she wanted to do a degree in something creative.
Studying Floral DesignShe signed up for Floral Design & Event Management, and fell completely head over heels in love with flowers. In 2012, once she’d finished studying, she created the wedding flowers for a friend.… Read more