Episode 94 - The Birth of Natraform with Kristina Bircsak

This episode, I'm joined by a very special guest, introducing an incredible product that I truly believe is going to change the landscape of the floral design industry - for real!We are all very aware of the foam-free conversation, of sustainability amongst an indusrtry that starts with a very natural product, and over in the most remote city in the world here in Perth, accessing those great foam free alternatives, also presents challenges. Enter Kristina. Kristina Bircsak is a floral designer, eco artist and innovator, and she’s a WA girl - born in Busselton and raised in the Pilbara. Although now living and creating on the East Coast.With a lifelong love of floristry, art and the natural world, Kristina was influenced from an early age by her mother and grandmother — both passionate gardeners, painters and elders of the South West . Their influence instilled in her a deep appreciation for the relationship between people, land and creativity.Today, Kristina combines her creative practice with her scientific background and growing passion for sustainability. As the creator of NATRAFORM™, she is developing innovative, plant-based floral mechanics using mycelium and hemp, with a vision to reduce the floristry industry's reliance on traditional floral foam.NATRAFORM™ is launching across the country very soon - and if you want to get on the waitlist to get a sample of this incredible product head to: https://www.myconetsolutions.com.au/products/natraform-sample-packFollow Kristina at: https://www.instagram.com/natraform/ for all the latest and to see how this product is getting put to use by florists all around the country.