Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 36 - LEAF IT Cultivate Takeover What’s this podcast about? Katie and Amanda catch up on everything from tech upgrades to garden chores. Katie shares how she had her fall garden "chop & drop" cleanup with Tami, leading to …
Open & Awkward: Episode 35- Rocks, Rewards & Retro
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 35- Rocks, Rewards & Retro The Vibe is Nostalgia What’s this podcast about? Do you like to get behind trends? Katie talks about her recent trip to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and how the resort there has a very specific vibe. …
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Cultivating Place: Embracing Rest, Reflection, and Growth with Katie Elzer-Peters
This week on Cultivating Place, Ben Futa welcomed a special guest who knows a thing or two about both growing plants and growing businesses—Katie Elzer-Peters, the founder of The Garden of Words. Katie, a lifelong plant enthusiast, storyteller, and digital marketing expert, shared her …
Open & Awkward: Episode 34- Small Talk
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 34- Small Talk To Buy or Not to Buy What’s this podcast about? Katie and Amanda reflect on their experiences as listeners of their own podcast, realizing they are learning about themselves. They discuss the ongoing thorn in …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 33 – Mad as a Bag of Cats
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 33- Mad as a Bag of Cats Name it to Tame it What’s this podcast about? Amanda shares a great tip on how to self-regulate and stop intrusive thoughts that you won’t want to miss. They discuss how Aster Gardens launched …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 31 – Don’t Spook the Horses
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 31- Don't Spook the Horses Multitasking is a Joke What’s this podcast about? Amanda shares that she created a hilarious secret hiding nook behind the register, perfect for popping out to give customers a little scare! …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 32 – Maybe We’re Clairvoyant
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 32- Maybe We’re Clairvoyant Hell in a Handbasket What’s this podcast about? Katie shares a wild story—did she help someone in need, or was she almost carjacked? It’s hard to say! They discuss the recent hurricanes …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 30 – A Banger
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 30- A Banger Get Off my Lawn What’s this podcast about? Get ready for a lively episode as Amanda spills the tea on her latest email marketing adventure—spoiler alert: no one opened it! Katie, the email marketing queen, …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 29 – SHENANIGAN-ABLE
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 29- SHENANIGAN-ABLE Everyone Needs a Couch What’s this podcast about? In this episode, Katie visits her friend and fellow horticulturist, Brie Arthur, in Raleigh, NC, where they stop by an art store—much to …
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Open & Awkward: Episode 28 – Wet Bulb Temperature
Open & Awkward: Shop Talk with Katie & Amanda Episode 28- Wet Bulb Temperature You Must be Really Fun at Parties What’s this podcast about? Katie shares her Room Portrait Club painting, and Amanda declares that Katie’s art is getting even better! They discuss the …
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