We’re looking forward to introducing you to Talia Boone. Check out our conversation below.
Talia, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
The first thing I do when I come downstairs in the morning is drink a tall glass of water before taking my dog for a peaceful walk. No devices, just quiet time to clear my head. After the walk, I make a protein shake and head to Orangetheory for a quick workout. I like to start my mornings slowly and intentionally, giving myself time to reflect and get mentally prepared for the day. I try not to schedule meetings until after 10:30 a.m. so I can give myself that time to reflect, reset, and take care of both my body and mind before diving into work.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Talia Boone, founder and CEO of Postal Petals®. I started the company during the pandemic after discovering how calming and therapeutic flower arranging could be for me personally. Now we ship DIY Bloom Boxes all over the country to design your own arrangement, turning it into an interactive experience of creativity, mindfulness, and self-care. It’s basically HelloFresh for flowers! Instead of a ready-made bouquet, we send you all the floral “ingredients” to design your own masterpiece, transforming flowers into an interactive experience of creativity, mindfulness, and self-care. Beyond our boxes, we bring this concept to life through floral design workshops, corporate activations and events, and community wellness programs because we believe flowers aren’t just pretty, they’re powerful tools for joy and connection.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Without question the person who taught me the most about work is Pro Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green. My background is in professional sports PR, marketing and brand strategy, and I had the privilege of working with him for many years. The greatest lesson he taught me was what it means to work with integrity, while also reinforcing the belief that if I can think it, I can figure out how to make it happen. He built on the confidence my father instilled in me growing up and showed me how to channel that into my professional life. Honestly, my years with him were like attending the best business school I could’ve asked for and please believe that there would be no Postal Petals® were it not for him.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wound of my life was the sudden loss of my father in 2003. I was young and not at all prepared, and the trauma of losing him was devastating. I can’t say I’ve fully healed because I don’t know that you ever really do, but I’ve learned healthier ways to live with his physical absence and carry his influence with me in the way I show up every day.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Not entirely. People often assume I’m an extrovert because I can be very engaging and move through groups with ease, but the truth is I’m an introvert through and through. Showing up in public spaces takes far more energy than it probably looks from the outside. While I genuinely enjoy connecting with people, I feel most at home in quiet moments with a small circle of those I love most.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
What I understand deeply is that rest is the goal. In a culture that glorifies hustle and the pursuit of generational wealth, we often forget to ask why wealth matters in the first place. To me, the true purpose of generational wealth should be generational rest. The goal of hard work shouldn’t be more hard work. It should be the ability to pause, recharge, and be fully present. I take August off every year to disconnect completely, and that practice has become invaluable. In fact, each year I intentionally build more rest days into my calendar, because my ultimate goal is to be resting far more than I’m working. Otherwise, what’s it really all for?`
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.postalpetals.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/postalpetals/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/postalpetals/
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