No. 33 - Flower Power with John Caleb Pendleton

Floral designer of Planks and Pistils John Caleb Pendleton joins host JP Reynolds to talk about flowers, black masculinity and beauty. About John Caleb Pendleton: John always loved flowers but never really gave that part of himself attention, as it is not something encouraged for little boys in Grove Hill, Alabama. But love, it’ll change you! John's love for woodworking and flowers began with his parents. “Planks” honors his incredibly generous father and “Pistils” (female reproductive organ of the flower) honors his powerfully considerate mother. Planks & Pistils started as a seed planted in the love of his family. John married Kari Starks 2016. She loved flowers and became his reason to purchase, and eventually arrange, them. In 2017, John grew bold enough to share an arrangement on Instagram and he has been designing ever since then. John's priority in life and in this business is to encourage human flourishing while understanding that cannot happen without Black freedom. About JP Reynolds: Called “remarkably special” by AllHipHop, JP Reynolds is an innovative artist, rapper and songwriter with an eclectic sound. The creator of “rap gumbo,” his music is a powerful blend of jazz, funk, gospel and soul. In addition to music JP is an entrepreneur, coach, activist, and minister. In 2012, he created Peace and Power Media, an artistic hub that produces music and multimedia content. Since 2014, JP has supported young people in pursuing passion and purpose through various initiatives and partnerships with organizations and communities within the non-profit sector. JP holds a Bachelor of Arts in African-American Studies and a Master of Divinity from Yale University. Topics of Conversation: Why Flowers? (4:34) • Unlocking the Idea of Black Masculinity (9:52) • "The South Side's Guerilla Florist" (17:16) • Southern Influences (23:57) •  The Entrepreneurial Journey (28:25) •  Joy (39:00) •  Who Deserves Their Flowers? (44:34) You Should Know: Sentrock Julius Dorsey / Chicago Fire Furniture Joseph Solomon Syreeta Gates Kleaver Cruz Theme Songs: "Reset (Hold Your Horse)" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY "Elevate" - JP Reynolds + BACHTROY