What if your next chapter starts with a handful of seeds and a sunny corner of the yard? We walk through the surprisingly simple path from backyard blooms to a real, family-powered side hustle—no acres, no greenhouse, and no debt spiral required. You’ll hear how quick-win crops like zinnias, sunflowers, cosmos, and marigolds can deliver early confidence and steady sales, why kid-friendly tasks turn gardening into a living classroom, and how small systems—clean buckets, sharp snips, smart weeding choices—save time without killing joy.

We get practical about money, too. From pricing easy-to-grab bunches for a farmers market or roadside stand to planning a tiny bouquet subscription, you’ll learn how to match harvest windows to demand and keep promises you can actually keep. We break down DIY flower buckets for weddings and parties, the power of drying unsold stems for off-season wreaths and bundles, and the simple storytelling that helps local flowers stand apart from imports. Expect concrete steps, not fluff: how to start with direct sowing, when to consider trays, what signage matters, and how to build a repeatable weekly flow.

Most of all, this is about meaning. Gardening with kids builds patience and pride. Selling locally reduces miles, chemicals, and waste. Sharing your values creates community around your table and your blooms. Whether you’re dreaming of a small farmers market presence, a seasonal CSA, or a tight niche like edible florals, the move is the same—start small, start now, and let the work teach you what to grow next. If this conversation gives you the nudge you needed, tap follow, send it to a friend who’s been dreaming of their own patch, and leave a quick review telling us your first baby step.

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Hungry Root Code: FLOWER40
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What happens when your passion project grows beyond what you ever imagined – and starts suffocating you? Lindsay Krick never set out to be a business owner. She just loved indoor cycling and noticed Delaware needed more of it. So she started trucking bikes to parking lots, wineries, and breweries for pop-up classes. Within months, those weekend events had transformed into a brick-and-mortar studio focused on mental wellness through movement.

"It was never supposed to be what it became," Lindsay reflects, sharing the raw reality behind her fitness empire that eventually grew to three locations and 45 instructors. Unlike traditional fitness studios focused on metrics and physical achievements, Lindsay built communities where people could process emotions, build relationships, and develop healthier self-talk while moving their bodies.

The pandemic shifted everything. The very essence of her business – bringing people together physically for community experiences – became impossible overnight. Though she pivoted repeatedly, the constant adaptation took its toll. "I felt like I was suffocating," Lindsay admits, describing the paralyzing weight of making decisions that affected so many people. Despite outward success, she reached a breaking point: "I literally went to bed one night. I woke up the next morning and said I'm closing the studio."

What makes this conversation so valuable is Lindsay's transparency about business struggles, burnout recognition, and finding your way back to joy. Now teaching "boxilates" pop-ups that combine rhythmic boxing, Pilates, and inspiration, she's reconnected with what originally sparked her passion – being invited into different communities and helping people find joy through movement.

Whether you're running a business, considering starting one, or simply trying to maintain wellness in a hectic world, Lindsay's journey offers powerful insights about listening to yourself, recognizing when to pivot, and remembering that "health is the soil that your whole life grows from."

Find Lindsay here!

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Website: https://wildlynativeflowerfarm.com/

Hungry Root Code: FLOWER40
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Garden Goal Planner: https://wildlynative.myflodesk.com/gardenplanner

Cut-Flower Guide: https://wildlynative.myflodesk.com/oyihkn1nwz

Your menstrual cycle isn't just a biological function—it's a blueprint for maximizing your productivity, health, and wellbeing. This eye-opening conversation with Alyx, co-founder of The Agenda app, reveals how tracking your cycle can transform every aspect of your life.

Alex shares her journey from accidental discovery to full-fledged "periodpreneur," explaining how she noticed her sales performance directly correlated with her menstrual cycle phases. This revelation led to a powerful insight: aligning our work and life with our natural biological rhythms creates more flow and less struggle.

The episode breaks down the four phases of the menstrual cycle—menstrual (winter), follicular (spring), ovulation (summer), and luteal (fall)—and how each phase brings different strengths. During menstruation, your body craves rest and supports internal planning. The follicular phase brings renewed energy perfect for implementing ideas. Ovulation makes you magnetic and persuasive—ideal for presentations and asking for what you need. The luteal phase enhances your attention to detail before transitioning to pre-menstrual sensitivity.

What makes this approach revolutionary is its practicality. Rather than forcing yourself to perform the same way every day, you can work with your natural ebbs and flows. This isn't about using your cycle as an excuse but as a roadmap to optimize your life. As Alyx puts it, "When I let the phase be the phase, everything feels easier."

The conversation also tackles cultural attitudes toward menstruation, the impact of birth control on decision-making, and how menstrual stigma creates a $1.3 trillion global economic problem. Most importantly, you'll learn simple ways to start implementing cycle awareness in your busy life, beginning with basic tracking and planning.

Ready to transform your relationship with your cycle? Visit theagendaperiod.com to learn more about cyclical living and download the app that's helping women around the world reclaim their natural rhythms and power.

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Website: https://wildlynativeflowerfarm.com/

Hungry Root Code: FLOWER40
Hungry Root Link: https://www.hungryroot.com/?promo=FLOWER40&b=1084&utm_source=the-flower-files&utm_medium=partnership&utm_campaign=podcast

Garden Goal Planner: https://wildlynative.myflodesk.com/gardenplanner

Cut-Flower Guide: https://wildlynative.myflodesk.com/oyihkn1nwz