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Flower Talk Alaska
by Kasara, Natasha and Taline
Hosted by Alaska florists Kasara, Natasha, and Taline, Flower Talk Alaska brings you behind the scenes of life as independent floral designers in the 49th state. With each host offering a unique perspective, we dive into the challenges, triumphs, and quirks of running floral businesses in Alaska's remote and rugged environment. From navigating seasonal blooms and supply issues to celebrating creative wins and hard-earned learning moments, this podcast is a candid, heartfelt, and often humorous conversation about what it really means to be a florist up north. Whether you're a fellow flower lover, a budding entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of petals and stems, join us as we share advice, swap stories, and explore the ever-evolving floral landscape of Alaska.
Episodes
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Episode 12: Floral Techniques We Love
In Flower Talk Alaska's season finale, Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk about the floral techniques they love. Whether it's zip ties or controversial floral foam, florists are always learning new tricks to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. We crack ourselves up in this episode, so we hope...
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Episode 11: Prep Work & Problem Solving
In this episode, we discuss how much preparation goes into designing florals, whether for everyday events or large-scale weddings. Floristry isn't all glitz and glamour. There's a lot of gruntwork involved and Kasara, Natasha and Taline are here to tell you all about it. Flower Talk Alaska is...
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Episode 10: A Chat with Jessica of Hummel's Flowers
Happy Mother's Day! This being the biggest floral holiday of the year, we thought it fitting to feature one of our favorite foral figures in Alaska - Jessica from Hummel's Flowers in Anchorage! Kasara, Natasha and Taline did all the listening during this episode because Jessica was chock full of...
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Episode 9: DIY Flowers
So you've decided to DIY your wedding or event flowers - are you prepared for how much work it is? In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss what goes into designing your own event florals, the pitfalls and risks, and how to successfully do it yourself. Key…
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Episode 8: Floral Holidays, Pricing and Availability
Mother's Day is just around the corner -- have you contacted your florist yet? On this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk about what it's like to be in the floral industry during major floral holidays. Why are roses more expensive on Valentine's Day? Why are wedding...
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Episode 7: A Chat with Lorell David of the Alaska Wedding Network
Our first guest, woo hoo! Flower Talk Alaska is thrilled to have Lorell David on the show to talk about the Alaska Wedding Network, our 2026 sponsor and an all-around amazing resource. Lorell talks about how she started the network and why it's a useful tool for people planning their weddings in...
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Episode 6: Collaboration & Setting Boundaries
In epsiode 6 of Flower Talk Alaska, we continue our discussion from the previous episode about collaborative photoshoots and setting boundaries. Kasara, Natasha and Taline are all firm believers in "Community over competition," and we talk about our experiences collaborating with other vendors in...
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Episode 5: Origin Stories & Styled Shoots
In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline talk about how they started their businesses as independent florists. They also discuss styled shoots and why they can be helpful for your business/brand, but also how setting boundaries is so important. Flower Talk Alaska is…
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Episode 4: Floral Trends of Past, Present and Future
In episode 4 of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss floral trends of the past, present and future. Trends move pretty fast these days and it can be a fun challenge to keep up. They discuss taking risks to acheive popular floral designs seen on social media and they even learn...
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Episode 3: Winter Weddings
In this episode of Flower Talk Alaska, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss all things winter when it comes to flowers - how to care for flowers in the cold, what flowers are best in below-freezing temps, and tips for making the most of your winter wedding florals. We now have an Instagram account!...
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Episode 2: AI in the Floral Industry
In this episode, Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss the realm of AI and how it has affected their day-to-day floral lives. They also talk about managing expectations with clients and you'll even find out what their favorite flowers are! This episode was recorded at the same time as the first, so...
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Flower Talk Alaska - first episode!
Tap tap -- is this thing on? Welcome to our very first episode of Flower Talk Alaska! In the spirit of the spooky season, we're talking about some of our flower horror stories from the past and how we have learned from them. Also on a Halloween note, we discuss ghosting! We're so glad you're here...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hosted by Alaska florists Kasara, Natasha, and Taline, Flower Talk Alaska brings you behind the scenes of life as independent floral designers in the 49th state. With each host offering a unique perspective, we dive into the challenges, triumphs, and quirks of running floral businesses in Alaska's remote and rugged environment. From navigating seasonal blooms and supply issues to celebrating creative wins and hard-earned learning moments, this podcast is a candid, heartfelt, and often humorous conversation about what it really means to be a florist up north. Whether you're a fellow flower lover, a budding entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of petals and stems, join us as we share advice, swap stories, and explore the ever-evolving floral landscape of Alaska.
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Kasara, Natasha and Taline
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