Talk of the Town: Petal Area Chamber of Commerce

What happens when a small town's favorite flower shop goes up for sale — and the right person almost can't stop herself from buying it? In this episode of Talk of the Town, Elizabeth Porter sits down with Kyndal Hrapmann , the new owner of Sweet Blossom in Petal, Mississippi, to talk about accidental entrepreneurship, the weight of carrying a career that was never really yours, and what it actually means to invest in the place you call home. Kendall shares how Sweet Blossom landed in her lap after years of embroidery, healthcare, and a winding road through Pittsburgh, Arizona, and New Orleans — and why coming back to Petal wasn't giving up, it was finally figuring it out. They dig into what it looks like to run a gift shop, full-service florist, and embroidery business all at once, how Kendall is reshaping the Sweet Blossom experience through community partnerships, and the exciting new rental concept — the Petite Posy flower cart — launching just in time for prom season. You'll also hear Kendall's take on hydrangeas having "mean girl energy," why prom flowers deserve the same intentionality as wedding flowers, and what it looks like to build a business not just for yourself, but as a living example for your kids.

Millie Swan joins us to talk about her career, how she got started in healthcare, raising children, and the legacy she hopes to leave behind at Forrest Health.