Interviewee:
Melissa Champa (she/hers)
In your own words, tell us about your business, organization, or initiative.
As a mobile florist, my business brings the beauty and joy of flowers directly to our customers wherever they are. We operate out of a beautifully restored vintage camper transformed into a charming traveling flower shop.
Whether it’s pop-up events, farmers’ markets, or workshops, we specialize in creating stunning floral arrangements that are as unique as the moments they celebrate. Our business is not just about selling flowers- it’s about fostering connections, spreading joy, and inspiring creativity.
Tell us a bit about you and why you do what you do. Share your passions for your business, organization, or initiative.
As a florist, my goal is to share the same sense of wonder, happiness, and comfort I feel every time I look at a flower. Through my designs, I strive to create arrangements that evoke joy, beauty, and a deep connection to nature, helping others experience the magic that blooms can bring.
What is the last thing you read, watched, or listened to that had an impact on you?
I am currently reading Simple Abundance. This book is a day book of comfort and joy by Sarah Ban Breatnauch that I purchased from the Loft at Stetson. It is a book that holds short reads in 366 essays that share lessons and inspiration.
What’s the one thing people would be surprised to learn about you or your business?
I am truly inspired by my daughter- Hope Violet. I named my business for her and the passion for flowers and nature she shares alongside me just at 3 years old brings me continued joy and purpose. I want to share this journey with her and remind her to stop and smell the flowers. What does that do to us when we stop and smell the flowers? Well, we inhale, exhale. It’s a healthy reset that is so good for the soul.
What is Creative Collective?
Creative Collective is a group of economic development strategists, small business supporters, activation specialists, and believers in the importance of the creative workforce. We foster growth, sustainability, and scalability for small businesses, creative thinkers, organizations, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Learn more and join Creative Collective at www.creativecollectivema.com/join
