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The Prolific Hub PodcastThe Revolutionary Power of Floriculture ft. BLK FLWR MRKT Founder, Kehmari Norman | Ep. 83Send us a textFlowers are vehicles for storytelling, resistance, and cultural connection. On this episode, we speak with Black Flower Market (BLK FLWR MRKT) Founder Kehmari Norman about the profound power of floriculture as both art form and conversation starter.Kehmari's relationship with plants began during her college years at Temple University, where financial necessity sparked curiosity about growing her own food. Inspired by urban agriculture initiatives and the teachings of Dr. Sebi, she developed a deep appreciation for the practical and philosophical dimensions of gardening. This foundation eventually blossomed into Black Flower Market...2025-06-0243 min
DCRADIO.GOVInside DPW - It's Time for Spring CleaningThis episode features DPW’s Helping Hand program and one of DPR’s garden specialist to inform DC residents on the support both agencies provide to help them beautify their communities.
Guests--Aliana Johnson (DPW Helping Hand employee),
Kehmari Norman (DPR Community Garden Specialist), and ANC Commissioner Kimberly Martin (Neighborhood Beautification Advocate)2024-08-1429 min
Building Local PowerGiving DC Its FlowersBorn and raised in DC, Kehmari Norman established her flower shop to bridge culture and floristry. The visionary behind Blk Flower Market drew from her background as a stage designer at Temple University, transforming her skills into landscape design, intertwining environmentalism with entrepreneurship. Throughout the episode, Kehmari highlights the significance of authenticity and cultivating connections rooted in one's identity. She recognizes that “relationships are our best currency,” evident in her efforts to unite people through floristry workshops, farmers markets, and community events.
Related Resources:
Black Flower Market website: https://www.blackflowermarket.com/
Find @blkflwrmrkt on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blkfl...2024-04-1800 min
I Cuss, Do Yoga & Love GodRituals and Such w/ Kehmari NormanHey Girl Hey! Welcome to the premiere episode!! My first guest is Kehmari Norman. This powerful young woman is someone you need to know...you owe it to yourself to get familiar with her. We chat about rituals, smudging and the Reparations Garden she installed at the HISTORIC Ellipse.
You can support her via her IG page: @blkflwrmrkt and also, be sure to check out @humanrightswatch to see how you can further support the Reparations Initiatives...let's continue to hold President Biden's accountable to his campaign promises. We don't want a day off, we want you to run...2022-09-1435 min
Edible Activist#126: Black Florist Installs Reparations Garden Near White HouseKehmari Norman, founder, Black Flower Market, details a Reparations Garden that was installed near the White House by her and an all-black team of Washingtonians as a call for President Joe Biden to enact the HR 40 Bill that would study reparations. The Eucalyptus Queen also talks about her Concrete Rose initiative that supports families of gun violence in Washington, DC and leaves viewers with a surprising Edible Act to take on. Tune in!
Edible Activist broadcasts live every other Monday at 7:30 PM, EST on YouTube. Subscribe to our channel: @foodtalksncolor2022-08-0533 min
Edible Activist#013: Spicin' WomenpreneursThree black dynamic women entrepreneurs who are spicin' it up in their businesses: Milan Jordan-Durham, founder, The Cultured Kombucha; Rabia Kamara, pastry chef and owner, Ruby Scoops, and Kehmari Norman, founder, Ksquared Flowers. These three Spicin' Womenpreneurs share how they have created their own lanes: from crafting a delicious kombucha line, to whipping up sorbets and ice cream with locally sourced ingredients, and creating an array of floral wellness products. Each of them bring an aspect of health-wellness, self-care and joy within the products they have beautifully mastered. All three women also make up part of the The Spice Girl...2018-11-2851 min