Episode 11: Prep Work & Problem Solving

We are back with season 2 of Flower Talk Alaska! Our busy season has come to a close, so in episode 1 Kasara, Natasha and Taline discuss how this year has gone, our highs and lows, and self care. We're so glad you're back with us as we chat about the unique floral industry in Alaska! Find us on Instagram @flowertalk.alaska  Flower Talk Alaska was brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com. Be sure to save the date for Wedding Edit: Alaska, Jan. 16 at ChangePoint Church in Anchorage. It's a fresh take on the traditional wedding show. Learn more at weddingeditalaska.com  And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music. 

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 you'll join in on the fun. Flower Talk Alaska was brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   We'll back back this fall for Season 2!

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 brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music. 

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 fascinating information about how she got started in the floral industry and what it's like to work at a traditional flower shop. She also delved into the inner workings of flower wire services. In the words of Jessica herself, episode 10 is a "10 out of 10, no notes." We highly recommend giving it a listen today while you celebrate the maternal figures in your life.

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 takeaway: flexibility, people! Flower Talk Alaska is brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music. 

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 florals so expensive? Why isn't my favorite florist available for an event on May 9? We'll answer all these questions, plus, Taline has a helpful tip on prolonging the life of your flowers at home. Flower Talk Alaska is brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music.

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 Alaska. She also discusses her 15 years of experience as a wedding planner and things she's learned along the way. Kasara, Natasha and Taline had an opportunity to ask a wedding planner some burning questions and of course, we talk about the tight-knit creative community in Alaska.

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 Alaska. We also discuss how creatives shouldn't undervalue themselves. Flower Talk Alaska is brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music.

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 brought to you in 2026 by Alaska Wedding Network—your go-to resource for connecting engaged couples with trusted wedding professionals across the state. You can find their full vendor directory at akweddingnetwork.com.   And thank you to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro music.

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 more about one another's methods and how they differ. Have a burning floral question for us? Message us on our Instagram account @flowertalk.alaska Thanks to Anchorage musician, Ivan Night, for the intro/outro music. We look forward to what 2026 brings to Flower Talk Alaska! A big thanks to all our listeners. Wishing you a peaceful holiday season!