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EPISODE · Dec 3, 2025 · 22 MIN

Rooted in Resilience | Paula Knox, Landscaping Business Owner

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In this episode of Storytellers: Benicia Life, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Paula Knox, owner of Gardens of Eden Landscaping—a woman redefining success in a male-dominated industry.With over 20 years in landscaping, Paula built a business focused on beauty, customer care, and deep integrity. Her journey reflects grit, heart, and the power of designing a life rooted in values. As a woman balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership, she brings honesty and wisdom to what it really takes to grow something of your own.Topics in this episode:• Gender disparity in landscaping• Voice of the Customer in real-world service businesses• Building a values-led company• Balancing leadership, family, and community• Why supporting women-owned businesses mattersConnect with the Guest — Paula KnoxWebsite: https://gardensofedenlandscape.comEmail (if used publicly): optionalSocial links (if any): optionalConnect with Savage Simplicity wherever you already are →YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savagesimplicityTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savagesimplicityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/savage.simplicity.with.bernadette/LinkedIn – Bernadette Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettehill/Savage Swag Shop: https://savageswag.printful.me/Website / Community (Circle): https://circle.so/c/savagesimplicityKeywords: women in trades, landscaping, benicia california, small business stories, customer care, leadership, resilience, women entrepreneurs, storytelling

In this episode of Storytellers: Benicia Life, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Paula Knox, owner of Gardens of Eden Landscaping—a woman redefining success in a male-dominated industry.With over 20 years in landscaping, Paula built a business focused on beauty, customer care, and deep integrity. Her journey reflects grit, heart, and the power of designing a life rooted in values. As a woman balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership, she brings honesty and wisdom to what it really takes to grow something of your own.Topics in this episode:• Gender disparity in landscaping• Voice of the Customer in real-world service businesses• Building a values-led company• Balancing leadership, family, and community• Why supporting women-owned businesses mattersConnect with the Guest — Paula KnoxWebsite: https://gardensofedenlandscape.comEmail (if used publicly): optionalSocial links (if any): optionalConnect with Savage Simplicity wherever you already are →YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savagesimplicityTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savagesimplicityFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/savage.simplicity.with.bernadette/LinkedIn – Bernadette Hill: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernadettehill/Savage Swag Shop: https://savageswag.printful.me/Website / Community (Circle): https://circle.so/c/savagesimplicityKeywords: women in trades, landscaping, benicia california, small business stories, customer care, leadership, resilience, women entrepreneurs, storytelling

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