The Fresh Bunch
The Fresh Bunch (formerly '2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers') is your all-access pass into the wild and wonderful world of flowers. Hosted by Michael Black, Mimi Pacheco, Ryan Black, and producer, Joel, keeping us sounding fresh—we bring you unfiltered conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the floral industry’s trends, challenges, and characters. From flower fails to petal-powered success stories, each episode blends laughs, insights, and special guests from all corners of the flower world. It’s part podcast, part therapy, and all fresh—welcome to The Fresh Bunch - a Jet Fresh Flowers podcast.
The Fresh Bunch
Ep. 214 - Gathering Wisdom with Jessica Rauls of Gather Flower Studio
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Sweet ears of the podcast realm—this week on The Fresh Bunch, we’re casting with the incredibly talented Jessica Rauls, founder of Gather Flower Studio and curator of beautiful floral varieties. Full of giggles, stories, and floral stardom, this episode blooms from Jessica’s “florally viral” Powder Puff Rose reel that first connected her with Mike. Mimi had to challenge Powder Puff with her all-time favorite, Crystal Fairy Rose—and the rest is instant floral connection.
Jessica shares her journey as a floral studio owner, content creator, and artist whose love for flowers, words, and people feels like a much-needed hug. From floral classes and brewery pop-ups to running her dreamy flower shop filled with arrangements, events, and fine art prints, Jessica talks about building trust with her customers and listening when the universe speaks.
Her passion for floristry and genuine connection shine through in every word—and yes, you’ll hear it live in action. After this episode, don’t be surprised if you find yourself heading straight to social media to hit that follow button. Like a fine art masterpiece, this floral energy is rare and must be admired.
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