Episode 57: Rachelle Willows (Flowers by Willows)
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Today we\\u2019re visiting with Rachelle Willows, owner of Flowers by Willows in Alberta, Canada to discuss:
- what led her to transition from being an EMT to being a floral designer
- how a workshop reignited her fire and encouraged her to fight PTSD and continue her business with a newfound vulnerability
- her peony burn party and how she turned a horrible situation into a teachable moment for her followers
- how her background as an EMT has impacted her mindset on floral design jobs
- the challenges of working in a remote location
- how a serious injury impacted her business
- how and why she manages an insane number of workshops during the Christmas season
- her \'petting zoo\'
- her popular Whoville Trees made with Carolina Sapphire, Western Red Cedar, and Cyprus
- the photo shoot that impacted her thoughts on body image and body positivity
LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 57:
- Ponderosa & Thyme
- Brooks Garden Peonies
- Dutch Girl Peonies
- Pacific Coast Floral
- Florists Supply
- Superior Floral Wholesale
- Brz Photography
- Ronald McDonald House
- Ashley Woodson Bailey | \\xa0Her Story
SEE MORE OF FLOWERS BY WILLOWS HERE:
\\xa0 \\xa0\\xa0Website\\xa0|\\xa0Instagram (Flowers) | Instagram (Ranch) | Facebook\\xa0
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Co-Hosts: Amy McGee (Botanical Brouhaha) & Maggie Bailey (Bramble & Bee)
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