#784 Mike Smalls

#784 Mike Smalls

From The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas by Kelly Cardenas

April 7, 2026 · 1h 24m · Season 74 · Episode 784

About this episode

Kelly Cardenas interviews Mike Smalls about the intersection of technology and creativity in the floral design industry.

What happens when technology meets creativity in one of the most detail-driven industries on the planet? In this episode, I sit down with Mike Smalls, co-founder of BLOOM Vision , to explore how AI is revolutionizing not just business—but artistry, efficiency, and the way ideas come to life. This conversation started as a surprise—I brought Mike into the studio without much runway. What followed was an eye-opening, deeply human conversation that flowed from tactical innovation to life’s biggest questions. We talked about AI, problem-solving, legacy, and even the reality of death—and somehow landed it all back into how we build things that truly matter. At the center of it all is BLOOM Vision—a game-changing platform designed specifically for wedding florists and event planners. Imagine being able to create photo-realistic floral mockups in minutes instead of hours… refining designs on the fly… and presenting your vision to clients with total confidence. That’s what BLOOM Vision delivers. And here’s the real kicker—florists using BLOOM Vision are booking 20% more weddings. That’s not just a tool… that’s transformation. Mike breaks down how intentional systems, smart use of AI, and…

People in this episode

Host: Kelly Cardenas

Guest: Mike Smalls

Topics covered

  • technology
  • creativity
  • AI
  • floral design
  • business transformation
  • problem-solving

Keywords

  • AI
  • BLOOM Vision
  • floral mockups
  • wedding florists
  • event planners
  • business efficiency
  • artistry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BLOOM Vision

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