S1E3- Smooth Operators

 We're back again with a little treat for you all, for this one we're going back to our roots. This is our first episode ever! We recorded this back in May of 2025 with our OG host, the one and only, Britt Parrish, aka botanicallybe! She is joined by Kenny as they discuss the ins and outs of PlantCon, why we wanted to start our Podcast, and reflect on how far we've come!   We've got a special one today, hope you enjoy!   Tickets available at: https://www.plantcon.org/Houston/tickets . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

That's a wrap! It's our Season One Finale! The gang is all here to talk about past shows, favorite moments, some goodbyes, and a new face! It's been quite a year for us at the PlantCon team and we're so glad we could share it with all of you! Season 2 will be here before you know it, and thank you so much for watching! Tickets available at: https://www.plantcon.org . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, we're back! ...At our Dallas 2025 show! This is a continuation of our conversations with a HUGE group of incredible people who help make the PlantCon magic possible! From staff, to vendors, and maybe even a few familiar faces you may know outside of our event! We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Thank you to all of our contributors at the Dallas 25' show for taking the time to talk with us! See you soon at PlantCon Dallas 2026! Tickets available at: https://www.plantcon.org/dallas/tickets Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, We're live! ...At our Dallas 2025 show! We took the time to sit down with a HUGE group of incredible people who help make the PlantCon magic possible! From staff, to vendors, and maybe even a few familiar faces you may know outside of our event! And, wait...there's even a gameshow!? We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy. We'll see you soon for pt. 2! Yeehaw! . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, We got a whole translator!? We got the opportunity during 2025 to chat with another legendary name in the houseplant hobby, Kunzo Nishihata! Kunzo traveled all the way from Japan to come visit us during his (and most of our teams) very first trip to NYC! We'll be talking all about his journey through the plant world as a fourth generation wholesale grower, his impact on the online plant community, picking the right plants to experiment with, and also learn a little bit about his own wonderful plant event, Dream Garden! We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy. MASSIVE SHOUTOUT to our PlantCon alum, Sophie K, for her phenomenal translation skills, we could not have done this without her! . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music Also be sure to check out Kunzo's Instagram to stay updated on his adventures: [Instagram] https://www.instagram.com/kunzo_n/?hl=en In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

Welcome to People of PlantCon! A podcasts about the people who impact PlantCon, and the people that PlantCon impacts.   On this Episode, Trent makes his debut as a host! We locked him in a room during our 2025 New York show with a very special guest, Summer Rayne Oakes! We'll be talking all about her journey through the plant and fashion world, her impact on the online plant community, and sustainability practices we can all use in our everyday lives for a more eco-friendly future. We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy. . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, a conversation with a very special guest, Rocco Elliot! We'll be talking all about his journey through the plant and music world, how PlantCon brings all walks of life together, and yes....even some roaches. We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy. . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, a conversation with our Executive Director, Gladys Segura! Kenny's back for a conversation with his top dog to discuss everything that went into getting the PlantCon seed to sprout, cat stickers, Valorant, and even a developing frontal lobe!? We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy. . .  . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket see what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

On this Episode, Ava is returning with a conversation featuring our Director of Operations, Cam! He's here to tell us all about setting up shop! From gathering vendors and hosting map-release bingo nights, To Ava discovering she talks in her sleep, and even some great memories of our prior PlantCons. We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy! . . . Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket See what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co

 On this Episode, a conversation with our Director of Logistics, Tay! She's here with us to discuss everything that goes into getting our show on the road! From shipping up and packing out, to having some fun while we travel. We also share our pickle-tini recipes, and even a little Hatsune Miku, We've got quite a show for you today, folks! Hope you enjoy.    Follow us on our socials to learn more about PlantCon, catch up on the latest news, and stay in the loop about upcoming events at plantcon.org. [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/plantcon.intl [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/plantcon.intl Check out Rocco Elliot’s music on: [Spotify]: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SHexhE3s9YDQDUYqHnkdz [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/rocco.elliot_music In our Area? Keep up with the latest events at the Houston Plant Market on: [Instagram]: https://www.instagram.com/houstonplantmarket [Facebook]: https://www.facebook.com/houstonplantmarket See what our community is all about at: https://www.withheart.co