Quick Question
Seema Bansal Chadha tells us about starting Venus et Fleur.
In Bustles Quick Question, we ask women leaders all about advice.
But she knew there was something more out there for her.
Things happened really fast,'' the 31-year-old says.
Below, learn how she launched a first-of-its-kind business thats become the go-to flower delivery service for celebrity clients.
Tell me about launching your business with your husband.
It was great because we both had expertise in different areas and were stuck in our own lanes.
Venus Et Fleur is known for theEternityTM flowersthat last for a year without water or sunlight.
How did that idea spark and how did you even learn that was possible?
We first started with five- to seven-day-lasting Ecuadorian roses, through the New York flower district.
So we were buying through a vendor.
We ended up getting in touch with the farm directly and made a trip to Ecuador to visit them.
Together we worked on how we can make the product incredible; it was good but it wasnt amazing.
Your celebrity clients include Justin Bieber, Drake, the Hadid sisters, and so many more.
Who was your first celeb client?
The first two wereKourtneyandKhloe Kardashianon [the companys] first Valentines Day in 2016.
You must have a lot of meetings throughout your day.
How do you pump yourself up before you have to present?
I’m a big believer inmeditation.
I go in front of my mirror and repeat those manifestations or affirmations.
The one I say the most is, The best is yet to come.
I also like to ask myself, Why not me?
Why cant I do this?
I think sometimes I have imposter syndrome and that I don’t think I deserve certain things.
I have to go back to myself and ask those questions.
It helps me get grounded and in a really good ground space before I present.
What’s the best piece of career advice you’ve received?
ensure youre constantly learning and dont make a run at be the hero of everything.
Bring in people, trust them, and allow them to grow.
What’s the worst piece of advice you’ve ever received?
In the very beginning, people would say, Dont do things until theyre absolutely perfect.
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
