Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life

MECCA Talks with Richard Christiansen

An episode of the MECCA Talks podcast, hosted by MECCA, titled "Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life" was published on February 19, 2025 and runs 31 minutes.

February 19, 2025 ·31m · MECCA Talks

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Summary

In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen. You may remember their first conversation in 2022, where they spoke about Richard’s journey from growing up in rural NSW to a career in fashion, publishing and advertising in New York – and finally to the COVID-induced ‘pivot’ that led him to turn his L.A. home – Flamingo Estate – into the iconic lifestyle brand it is today.Now, three years later, Richard is back to discuss his new book titled, Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive, featuring stories from the estate and interviews with the people Richard admires most, including Martha Stewart, Jane Goodall and MECCA founder Jo Horgan.Read more on The MECCA Memo:WATCH: Behind The Beauty With Flamingo EstateThe Australian Spots That Feel Like Home To Flamingo Estate’s Richard ChristiansenCult-Status Candles for the Fragrance-ObsessedProducts mentioned:The Guide to Becoming AliveFlamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap BrickFlamingo Estate Euphoria Body WashFlamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato CandleFlamingo Estate Tomato Body LotionHost: Kate BlytheProducers: Kerri Gordon & Ruby DevlinEditor: Ruby DevlinLoved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen.

You may remember their first conversation in 2022, where they spoke about Richard’s journey from growing up in rural NSW to a career in fashion, publishing and advertising in New York – and finally to the COVID-induced ‘pivot’ that led him to turn his L.A. home – Flamingo Estate – into the iconic lifestyle brand it is today.

Now, three years later, Richard is back to discuss his new book titled, Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive, featuring stories from the estate and interviews with the people Richard admires most, including Martha Stewart, Jane Goodall and MECCA founder Jo Horgan.

Read more on The MECCA Memo:

WATCH: Behind The Beauty With Flamingo Estate

The Australian Spots That Feel Like Home To Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen

Cult-Status Candles for the Fragrance-Obsessed

Products mentioned:

The Guide to Becoming Alive

Flamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick

Flamingo Estate Euphoria Body Wash

Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

Flamingo Estate Tomato Body Lotion

Host: Kate Blythe

Producers: Kerri Gordon & Ruby Devlin

Editor: Ruby Devlin

Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).

MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.