21/06/2026
Behind this business is one woman. But in the shadows behind her is a handful of people who have helped shape it along the way — including two who fully deserve a shoutout today of all days.
One taught me from a young age that building something of your own was possible. That hard work, graft and backing yourself could take you further than you think. As a fellow self-employed creative my Dad has always been there to sense-check an idea, offer advice, or occasionally give me the shove I needed when I was doubting things.
The other somehow found himself promoted to husband: Head of Spreadsheet Support, Chief DIY Officer and Full-Time Solver of Problems he didn’t know existed. A role he performs with varying degrees of enthusiasm but never complains about.
Neither of them arrange flowers.
Neither of them attend client meetings.
Neither of them appear in the day-to-day running of the business.
But both have had a huge hand in supporting me building this crazy beautiful business of mine.
So this Father’s Day, here’s to the men who quietly stand just outside the frame, cheering us on, fixing things we possibly broke and haven’t a clue how to get working again, listening to half-formed ideas and reminding us we’re capable when we’ve forgotten ourselves.
And most importantly, answering the phone when we’ve broken the spreadsheet.
Happy Father’s Day!
Always florally yours
Rachel xx
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