The Practical Magic of Creative Business: From Vision to Reality with Sophie Miller of Wild Iris Collective
This week I’m sharing the first two conversations I recorded live at the Love In Focus event at BlendCo in Denver, hosted by the wonderful Katie Puc.
In a time when it feels like our nervous systems are constantly being thrown into chaos, I’m feeling called to tend to what’s right in front of us. The rooms we sit in...the communities we can actually touch...the hearts we can hold right in front of us. I went in expecting quick five-minute chats. Instead, I spoke with four humans and each conversation opened like a hidden door. We went super deep, quickly and beautifully.
In this episode, you’ll hear from Sophie, founder of Wild Iris Collective, a luxury floral and workshop experience rooted in sustainability, courage, and trusting your gut. This conversation explores the journey of creativity and collaboration in the context of floral design and sustainability. The speaker shares insights on how personal experiences, such as the impact of COVID-19, led to a passion for plants and a career in floral design. The discussion emphasizes the importance of balancing creative vision with practical planning, trusting one's instincts in decision-making, and the value of community and collaboration among creatives. Additionally, the conversation touches on the healing properties of plants and the significance of embracing failure as a stepping stone to success.
The other conversations will follow as bonus episodes.
Connect with Sophie at @wild.iris.collective on Instagram
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