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. 224 - Fresh Bunch LIVE! at AIFD Elevate in Orlando, FL
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In this special LIVE episode of the Fresh Bunch, we're taking you to Orlando, FL at the Signia Hotel for AIFD 2026. We were invited back for a second year to record a special podcast live, on-site during the American Institute of Floral Designers annual convention.
Listen in as Ryan is joined by 3 special guests and a live studio audience as they discuss all things AIFD, whats new for this year's ELEVATE theme, and what to expect for St. Louis in 2027. Special guests include Renee Tucci AIFD, PFCI, AAF, AIFD's current President, Brent Leech AIFD, CFD and AIFD's incoming President, and AIFD volunteer and designer, Dennis Kelly of Fiddleleaf Florals in PA.
Learn more at https://aifd.org/