Episode 58: Beth O'Reilly, AIFD (Greenleaf Wholesale)

Today we’re visiting with Beth O’Reilly, Director of Education & Merchandise at Greenleaf Wholesale in Houston, Texas to discuss:

• her career path through the floral design profession from ‘bud vase girl’ to accomplished designer
• the largest (and possibly the most interesting) event she ever produced
• how her Fine Arts Sculpture degree has affected her work in floral design
• her years of involvement in product development in China
• how family changed her career choices
• the advantages of freelancing
• her responsibilities and opportunities at Greenleaf
• the roles of flowers and logistics in a successful wholesale operation
• career opportunities in the wholesale business
• Greenleaf’s involvement in the Botanical Brouhaha Day Lily Initiative

• Ken’s Flower Shops
• Coby Neal | The Flower Studio
• Fabian Salcedo | F2 Floral Design
• AIFD
• Michelle Perry-White AIFD
• Hobby Lobby
• Empty Vase
• Beverly Wilshire
• Sharon Sacks | Sacks Productions
• Oasis Floral Products

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