Today we’d like to introduce you to Amogha Romo.
Amogha, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
It began in 2012; I was working in the oil industry and wanted a creative outlet. It so happened my local religious institution was seeking volunteers to make floral arrangements for altar decor and functions. I was introduced to the wholesale floral shops in Houston and ultimately began attending the workshops by visiting designers. My best friend requested that I design and produce her floral arrangements for her wedding in January of 2016. I covered all the bouquets, boutonnieres, aisle and alter arrangements, centerpieces, and cake decor. The critique I received was very positive and I began to receive more requests for services. After a lot of encouragement from my friends and family, I attended the Houston School of Flowers and received a Wedding Design certification. I developed a business model and launched my business a few months later.
After numerous weddings, events, styled shoots and countless arrangements, I am grateful to have been blessed with friendships, amazing experiences and immense learning.
Everything I make is customized to a client’s wants, needs, and budget and as such pricing varies. My booking process involves a wedding questionnaire (completed by the client), followed up by a consultation and consequently booking which involves a down payment and signing of a client contract. I only book a limited number of events per month to ensure that enough attention to detail is available for each client and that my work process is not rushed. I thoroughly enjoy the design and execution process of floral arrangements and ensure the time I put into my work is reflective of this.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Fortunately, early on I was blessed with guidance from other supportive women who started their own businesses. I believe with any new venture, each experience is a learning. So everything that has happened has pushed me to develop and improve, whether it be my designing or aspects of running my business.
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about A’s Floral Designs – what should we know?
I design and make floral arrangements primarily for weddings and special events using high end luxe blooms. I am known for my oversized, asymmetrical arrangements. My designs are my expressions of art. I particularly love to design bouquets and floral crowns. I believe what sets me apart is my drive for continuous improvement and self critique. I am most proud of the satisfaction and happiness I bring my clients.
We’re interested to hear your thoughts on female leadership – in particular, what do you feel are the biggest barriers or obstacles?
I think generally statistics still show that the number of women in leadership roles is exponentially smaller compared to our male counterparts. Women also still need to work harder for recognition.
Contact Info:
- Address: 1810 Killiney Ct, Houston, TX 77051
- Website: Being developed right now! asfloraldesigns.com
- Phone: 832-516-2012
- Email: contact@asfloraldesigns.com OR a.floraldesigns@gmail.com
- Instagram: @a.floraldesigns
- Facebook: @a.floraldesigns
Image Credit:
J Doize Photography, Brianne Hardcastle Photography, Kindred Soul Photography, Irina Dudina Photography
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