Ep. 208 - Capitalism Doesn’t Care About Your Creativity — Maurice Harris Does

Send us Fan MailThis week on The Fresh Bunch, we sit down with visual interdisciplinary artist Maurice Harris of Bloom & Plume.Maurice Harris is a Los Angeles–based artist. Recognized from his TV projects “Centerpiece” and “Full Bloom”on HBO Max, he pushes boundaries beyond his floral art.  His photography transports viewers through vibrant color and bold composition, while his popular social series—Capitalism Doesn’t Care About Your Creativity and When’s the Last Time You Got Flowers?—have captured thousands of likes and shares while reminding consumers of the magic behind both receiving and giving flowers.Maurice was also the keynote speaker at our Fresh Fest in June 2025, and you can watch his full talk now on our YouTube channel.In this episode, we talk about humility, cultivating creativity, and understanding the real cost of building a business in a creative field. We also dive into the importance of pushing back against an overly individualistic society and how community and collaboration can take us further—both in business and in life.From natural opulence to the romantic movement of flowers, this episode will stir your creative juices faster than a KitchenAid mixer.For more from Maurice: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bloomandplumeWatch the Fresh Fest keynote:https://youtu.be/QG61R2sW4_A?si=1WrbrblezXt0jJ09