The Fresh Bunch
The Fresh Bunch (formerly '2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers') is your all-access pass into the wild and wonderful world of flowers. Hosted by Michael Black, Mimi Pacheco, Ryan Black, and producer, Joel, keeping us sounding fresh—we bring you unfiltered conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the floral industry’s trends, challenges, and characters. From flower fails to petal-powered success stories, each episode blends laughs, insights, and special guests from all corners of the flower world. It’s part podcast, part therapy, and all fresh—welcome to The Fresh Bunch - a Jet Fresh Flowers podcast.
The Fresh Bunch
Ep. 178 - Floral Art, Wearables & Hydration Chambers featuring Susan McLeary aka Passion Flower Sue
This week on The Fresh Bunch, we’re joined by the one and only Susan McLeary—visionary floral artist, educator, and boundary-pusher behind Passion Flower Sue. Known for her exquisite living artwork, Susan creates everything from surreal headpieces to full-body floral wearables, and her work continues to redefine what flowers can do.
We dive deep into Susan’s world of floral art, fashion, and form, discuss her creative process, and explore how she balances art, business, and a love for hydration chambers! She shares insights on teaching both beginners and pros through her Virtual Studio, workshops, and bestselling books, The Art of Wearable Flowers and Flowers for All.
Susan was also a featured designer and speaker at Fresh Fest 2025, and you can catch her two incredible sessions—free—now on our YouTube channel.
From floral couture to industry inspiration, this episode is packed with creativity, wisdom, and Passion. Don’t miss it!
Learn more about Sue, and sign up for her new classes at: https://www.passionflowersue.com/