Meghan Swindlehurst shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Meghan, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
I am a stay-at-home mom on top of being a business owner, so my days are all over the place! I always start my day by going to the gym either before my toddler wakes up, or while my husband watches him. Having that time in the morning helps me to start my day off on a good note, and it gives me time to think through what needs to be done during the day/clear my head. Once I get home I play with my toddler, make him breakfast, go to the park, etc. After lunch I put him down for a nap and then chug away at admin work – sending emails, working on proposals, ordering flowers for upcoming events, etc. After he wakes up from his nap we basically play outside, run errands, and read books together until dinner time! After dinner either I or my husband will give the baby a bath and then the other person will put him to bed around 7pm. After he goes to bed, I will spent at least an hour doing more admin work and preparing things for the next day. From 8-9pm my husband and I will wind down with a show, and then from 9-10pm we both get ready for bed and then lights out around 10pm!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Meghan, I am a wedding and event florist based out of Knoxville, TN. In addition to being a wedding a florist, I am also a logo designer! The act of creating things with my hands is what drives me. It’s literal fuel to my soul and body. Getting to share what I create with others is what I am passionate about. My brand is all about creating whimsical, playful, and beautiful floral arrangements that enhance what are already special occasions. I believe that flowers add so much to a space, and they really allow people to customize a beautiful venue to their specific taste.
I started my journey in floral design in 2018 when I took an introductory class in college. That same semester I applied for a job at a flower shop where I continued to learn design principles and techniques, and all about different flower varieties. That job is also where I fell in love with wedding work. In 2019 I quit my job to start my own floral design business. For a while I would design flowers for friends’ weddings, and then as time went on I began to get inquiries from strangers about my services for their weddings. In 2021 my husband and I moved to Nebraska for his job, and this is when my business really blew up. In our first full year in Nebraska, I did 34 weddings. The next year I did over 50 weddings, and in my third year of living in Nebraska I did 41 weddings – and that was after having a baby in the summertime. To say that I am so appreciative to all of the people in Nebraska that lifted me up is an understatement. I would not have a future as a business owner if it were not for their support.
Now my husband and I live in Eastern Tennessee. Moving was a big decision as I knew that I would have to start over, but things are going really well so far! Spring 2026 is almost entirely filled with wedding bookings, and I am meeting so many amazing florists out here! I also now have my own full-time studio space in our home!!
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What breaks the bonds between people—and what restores them?
I believe strongly in lifting other people up, and that there is room for everyone. I think that as soon as we allow ourselves to gate-keep and get competitive with others, we lose the plot. When we lift others up, we aren’t preventing ourselves from also being lifted up – If one person succeeds, we all succeed. Competition and comparison ruin relationships. Those mindsets prevent us from seeing people as people, rather we see them as distractions or threats to our own goals and aspirations. If we can learn to genuinely be happy for the success of others though, we can build strong and lasting friendships, and create bonds that will serve both parties in the long run.
What did suffering teach you that success never could?
Suffering has taught me just how resilient and powerful I am. It’s easy to think, “oh I could never do that,” or, “I would give up if I were in this difficult scenario,” but once you are in the midst of struggle and realize that you really have no choice but to move forward, you realize how much perseverance your truly have, and that the limits of what you can endure are actually nonexistent.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. What’s a cultural value you protect at all costs?
This is a cultural value, but it’s also a religious value that I hold close to my heart, and that is that God wants me to succeed. I do believe in a higher being, and I believe that he loves me. I believe that his main goal and hope for all of us on earth is to succeed in this life and be happy. Because of this, I try very hard to listen to my instincts and look for signs that I am going down the right path with anything I do. I trust that if I am choosing the wrong path, God will let me know. If I am going down the correct path, He will give me signs so that I can know I’m doing what I am supposed to. Anytime that I am feeling doubt or apprehension about what I am doing, I remind myself that God wants me to succeed and it brings me a lot of peace and gives me the confidence to move forward.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
I would immediately delete all of my social media and be more present with those that I love.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.megkathleendesigns.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megkathleen_designs
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megkathleendesigns
Image Credits
Savannah Grace Photography
Molly Houser Photography
Linsey Huffaker Photography
