Meet Rachel Gang

Many of you said, "I want to meet the people running things in our community." So, I’ll be sharing some of the incredible faces I’m meeting from time to time— meet Rachel Gang: 👇

Background:

👋: Rachel and her husband took over Helen Olivia Flowers in 2013 from another husband-and-wife team and have spent the last decade growing it into an amazing place. They kept the charm but scaled up—adding high-end event florals, smooth online ordering, and even floral design workshops.

Insight:

💡: The workshops are what make Helen Olivia special. Thousands of locals have walked in with zero experience and walked out with a stunning bouquet (plus a newfound respect for florists who do this every day). It’s part shop, part creative playground.

Food for thought:

🧠: One thing Rachel said really stuck. “People don’t realize how much big national flower companies take a cut from local florists. Skip 1-800-Flowers, shop direct, and you’ll get fresher flowers, better service, and way more for your money.”

Want to check them out? Drop by Helen Olivia in Alexandria or order online.

Want to support? Head to their site and say hello.

Thanks for reading!