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This week on The Fresh Bunch, we welcome two very special guests — Valentina Armellini, the new Marketing Manager at Chrysal USA, and Kyle Armellini, Terminal Manager at Atlanta Armellini.

The married couple shares the story of how they met and how they each navigate the unique challenges of today’s floral industry from two different sides of the business. From logistics and transportation to floral spray colors and flower care, we dive into what keeps the floral supply chain blooming.

Along the way, we play a fun Newlywed Game, talk about what’s ahead for both Chrysal and Armellini, and Mimi even crowns Kyle and Armellini as the NEXTGEN Prom King & Queen.

It’s a lighthearted episode filled with laughs, insight, and plenty of flower care talk.
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On this week’s episode of The Fresh Bunch, we’re joined by Paul and Tony Guerrie, cofounders of Flower Buddy. The two brothers share how they went from working in tech to building a business together in the floral industry.

The conversation goes beyond flowers and into what it really looks like to start and grow something from the ground up—especially when you’re doing it with family and bringing an outsider’s perspective into a traditional space.

At a time when AI is rapidly changing how every industry operates, the brothers break down how they stay adaptable and continue evolving alongside it.

From practical use cases to bigger-picture ideas, this episode explores how AI isn’t just a trend—it’s a shift that’s reshaping businesses and raising customer expectations in real time.

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This week, The Fresh Bunch hits the road for one of the most iconic events in horticulture—the Philadelphia Flower Show, “Rooted.” 2026

Joined by Freshie Christine Guenther of Wild Flower MD, Mike and Mimi share highlights from their unforgettable trip, diving into the creativity, passion, and stories behind the nation’s largest and longest-running indoor flower and garden show.

We toured the show with Bill Schaffer and Kris Kratt of Schaffer Designs, whose breathtaking installation tells a deeply personal story of love, history, and their long-standing connection to the show. Mike & Mimi were so happy and proud to see the amazing floral art which was partly sponsored by Jet Fresh.

We also chat with Taylor from Robertson’s, whose exhibit beautifully recreates their centennial shop (this year) with stunning window displays through the decades. The different eras of their Chestnut Hill store, and discover how floristry has evolved from the refined, formal bouquets of the early 20th century to the dramatic and free-flowing styles of today.

Of course, no Philly trip is complete without food—Chris Drummond leads us to one of the city’s most unforgettable cheesesteaks, and we wrap things up with a true Dutch dream during a visit to an innovative tulip farm in New Jersey.

Plus, stick around for laughs with special guest comedian Caya Guenther joining us for Jimi’s Jokes!

From flowers to food to fun, this episode is fully Rooted in inspiration.

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