Richard Christensen: Founder, Flamingo Estate

A Note From The Host: This is the story of Richard Christensen, and it’s the quite magical story of his lifestyle brand Flamingo Estate. It’s a story about when authenticity and simplicity coupled with knowledge and passion meet The Moment.  From a farming background and with a career shaping the world’s most-desired top-tier brands, Richard stepped into his legacy when Flamingo Estate---his home--turned into his business and his purpose amidst the Covid pandemic of the early 2020’s. We discuss Richard’s deep desire to live and share an analog life through his brand and its practices. We get into the detail for how it all started to how he produces his award-winning olive oils, soaps, honey and more; and why he believes food is the category that deserves the kind of mark-up that a Tom Ford lipstick comes with. We talk his early days and being a part of Benetto,n with its daring, innovative, and legendary marketing philosophies. Richard shares how he ran Chandelier Creative, how he worked with his team, and how today’s most exciting brands are embracing a new visual style-- and how Flamingo led the way. We talk gatherings and dinner parties, the importance of setting a table, putting a fashion lens on carrots, and the many fellow creatives in his circle whom he draws inspiration from. With a couple of masterfully-made books and more on the way, Richard shares his process and his approach in writing, and in sharing beauty with the world. Discover more + Shop The Podcast:Flamingo Estate: Fridays From the Garden Cookbook Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive Pleasure Principles: An Almanac from the Garden Flamingo Estate Morning Exfoliating Soap Brick Flamingo Estate Heirloom Tomato Surface Spray Flamingo Estate Heritage Extra Virgin Olive Oil Flamingo Estate Salsa Macha Chile Crisp Recipe: Harissa Carrots With Pumpkin Seeds, Labneh, Herbs Discover the episode and more on ⁠storyandrain.com⁠follow ⁠@storyandraintalks⁠ and ⁠@storyandrain⁠ on Instagramfollow ⁠@storyandraintalks⁠ and ⁠@storyandrain⁠ on Threadsall about ⁠the host