In this episode I get to talk with Mike Hines, a floral designer, instructor, entrepreneur and owner of Epoch Floral Design Company in Chicago. He is also the author of the book Uprooted, where he describes his floral design technique, philosophy and sources of inspiration. 

In this show Mike gives his best advice for florists - old and new. He talks about how his designs have changed over time. Mike is an inspiration in the floral design world. I'm so excited for you to hear him talk about his greatest passion and share his best design tips with you.  He will inspire you to be more creative, less afraid and embrace a style that is uniquely your own. The floral industry is grateful for Mike's work, energy and the way he is inspiring others to think & teach design differently.  Mike really is "epic!"

Mike's Bio
Mike Hines, co-founder and creative director of epoch, IS epoch.  With a reach far and wide from Chicago to across the globe, Mike has made his impact in the floral industry by defying the rules, creating styled and unique spaces and ensuring  complete client satisfaction by developing and installing possibilities beyond imagination.  During his 20 years of experience in the world of floristry and design, his passion for floral goes beyond the stem and often enters into a world of interior design as he is constantly changing the atmosphere of floristry to include that of the interior for which he works.  However, having fun and challenging his own imagination is what makes Mike a leading floral designer.

Follow Mike on Instagram at @mdhines and @epochfloral
Check out his website: https://www.epochfloral.com/mike-hines