Design with Danielle

With Cara Kleinhaut founder of AGENC — the experiential marketing agency behind brand moments for Dior, Paramount, and the 16-year run of the Essence Black Women in Hollywood gala. Cara built one of LA's most respected agencies over twenty years, recently earning a Lifetime Achievement Award at Biz Bash. We talk about the slow, unglamorous build of a creative business, running a company with her husband, why "hustle" feels outdated, what COVID taught her about life outside of work, and why she believes in-person experiences are about to have a major comeback. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A conversation with Colleen Rose Florals - a New York–based florist in her first year of going full-time—someone who built her business largely through social media and turned it into a real career faster than most people expect.We talk about what that actually looked like behind the scenes—from figuring out pricing and navigating burnout, to the pressure of turning something creative into a job.This is a really honest look at the early stages of building a floral business, and all the uncertainty, growth, and self-doubt that can come with it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Nick Floral - an LA Based Floral Design Business specializing in everything from seasonal flower deliveries and events to custom semi permanent floral installations. I got to talk to Nick in person at his flower studio about what it actually looks like to build a creative identity—without having everything perfectly mapped out. We talk about starting over, evolving your style, and how the most meaningful work isn’t something you force—it’s something that develops over time. This episode is a reminder that the best work is built slowly, piece by piece—one stem at a time.He approaches floristry in a really contemplative way—where it’s not just about making something look beautiful, but about creating something you actually pause and sit with just like art. @nick.floral and nickfloral.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A great entrepreneurial convo with Jess Quick! The founder of Storylines Floral Co — a floral design business that spans both California and Montana.Jess has been in the floral industry for over eight years and has built a business that not only thrives creatively, but has also evolved through major life changes — including relocating states and managing her business in two states - something that rarely happens successfully for small businesses. In this conversation, we dive into the less-talked-about side of running a creative business — the plateaus, the seasonality, the identity shifts that come after the hustle years, and the courage it takes to build a life that supports both your work and your well-being. Jess shares what it really looks like to grow a business in two places at once, how moving to Montana reshaped her creativity and nervous system, and why she’s embracing a slower, more intentional version of success — even if it means taking on unexpected roles along the way. If you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your next chapter, or wondered if you’re the only one figuring it out as you go — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring equinox is here and in the astrology world we are seeing cosmic changes like never before! Let's learn about the self discovery system of human design! Dr Divya is a Visionary & Vitality Advisor for CEOs, Business Visionaries, and Health Professionals. She synthesizes the wisdom of Medical Astrology, Human Design, and Nervous System Energetics to help her clients honor their purpose without sacrificing their vitality. If you want to feel empowered to take back your power this episode is for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a new season and a new name! We will recap some new thoughts on the last solo episode and dive into some new, very personal territory that somehow always makes its way back to lessons in business and life in general <3 surrendering is absolutely necessary in everything we do and maybe softer energy is what we all need while we reflect on what we want for 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wanted to pop on here solo to say hi and start to share my story both present and past! Connecting the dots through all the uncomfortable and vulnerable times and how we can all choose what we want and wait for what is worthy of us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy Balsters is THE Floral Coach with over twenty years of experience in all parts of the floral industry. She now teaches full time and is here to share everything she has learned as well as her well-researched creative processes that she passes down in all of her training and online courses. With all the changes in the flower world in the last decade, she brings us all back to the foundation of knowledge and humility being at the core of true, sustainable success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Gorski is an international event producer who helps plan multi-million-dollar events around the world. While many of his projects are protected by NDAs, he shares as much as he can in this episode about the event industry, entrepreneurship, and what life as a florist truly looks like on a global scale. Through his creative house, SSBB Creative, Jon builds teams for large-scale events and encourages us to advocate for our roles and our teams—ensuring excellence for the production and the client. Beyond his professional experience, Jon opens up about his personal mental health practices, the foundation that supports his growth, and how he continues to build the life and work he envisions for himself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Puni Petals is a small business with a big following and shares all her thoughts on the digital space and the creative field. In a society where we glorify popularity and monetary success, Puni helps us get grounded on the fleeting things through life and how to remember that you are at the center of your business. We take a moment to realize work does not have to be everything for it to still be fulfilling and we get to reflect as a community on the humility it takes to be an entrepreneur with all its ups and downs. Thanks to Puni's vulnerability, we can all be honest with ourselves which ultimately leads to the real kind of success that can last a lifetime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.