How We Bloom
How We Bloom is an oasis of flower Ideas. Design. Sales. Marketing. Business. We know that every great success story starts with one simple idea. A challenge that requires change. Like the unfurling petals of a flower we grow by changing form. This growth opens us up to new ideas and opportunities. On How We Bloom, Sharon McGukin interviews guests who dare to do things differently. Brought to you by Smithers-Oasis, we share the stories of people who plant seeds, grow ideas and bloom to their full potential. We listen. Learn. Grow. And, that’s How We Bloom!
Podcasting since 2021 • 25 episodes
How We Bloom
Latest Episodes
The Principles & Elements of Design w/ Sharon McGukin
Learn the Principles & Elements of Design with Sharon McGukin AIFD, AAF, PFCI Pablo Picasso said it best, “Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.” While it may seem simple ...
August 22, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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21:23
Partnering with your Wholesaler w/ Lenny Walker
"Solve problems to create new business," suggests Lenny Walker, VP of sales and operations at Kennicott Brothers Company. Like many business models, the floral industry is changing. Sharon McGukin and Lenny discuss viable ways to enhance your f...
June 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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41:10
"Amazing!" The Philadelphia Flower Show w/ Abel Gonzalez Mencio
A Texas Cowboy in Philly? You couldn’t miss this Oasis Ambassador.On the last day of the 2024 Philadelphia Flower Show, a Texas Cowboy wandered along the flower-fragrant aisles without his horse. Dressed in his Texas cowboy hat, b...
April 23, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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36:41
Floral Mechanics w/ Lea Romanowski
“Your foundation is the most critical part of anything you build,” says Canadian florist, Lea Romanowski CAFA, AIFD, CAFD. “If your foundation isn't good, if it isn't strong and true, it will affect the entire outcome of the design.”...
March 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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41:10
EMC - Creativity meets Business w/Christi Lopez & Tomas De Bruyne
Need a floral education program where creativity meets business?Consider EMC- European Master Certification, a floral program developed to nurture the creative and business growth of designers worldwide.Design visionary Tomas De...
February 05, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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40:56