Biophilic Design + Build + Maintain with Naturspire - Hear Stephanie's 8 year journey
Description
In this episode, Angelique Robb interviews Stephanie Carlson from Naturspire, discussing her journey from journalism to the landscaping industry, the impact of COVID-19 on her business, and the importance of biophilic design. Stephanie shares her passion for creating living walls and green spaces, the challenges she faced, and her vision for the future of her business. The conversation highlights the significance of collaboration, trust, and the benefits of incorporating nature into indoor and environments in unique ways.
Takeaways
- Stephanie transitioned from journalism to landscaping after raising her children.
- She discovered biophilic design and its benefits for indoor environments.
- COVID-19 increased demand for indoor plants and greenery.
- NatureSpar focuses on creating living walls and green roofs.
- Collaboration with architects and designers is key to her business.
- Stephanie emphasizes the importance of building relationships in the industry.
- She aims to educate clients on the value of greenery in spaces.
- The business has grown through reinvestment and expanding services.
- Stephanie's passion for nature drives her creativity and projects.
- She believes in the mental health benefits of being surrounded by nature.
Sound Bites
- "I love doing rooftops."
- "It just brings happiness."
- "Nature is like the best Xanax."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:48 Transition to NatureSpire and Biophilic Design
05:35 Impact of COVID-19 on Business
08:39 Expanding Services and Collaborations
11:10 Creative Projects and Challenges
14:01 Growth and Business Development
17:33 Building Relationships and Trust
21:30 Future Vision and Industry Insights
United States
