Women's Day Feature: Jeannie

This Women's Day, we celebrate the women who make for Watanabe Floral what it is! From design, operations, sales to delivery, our female staff play a vital role to our business, while bringing with them generosity, kindness and love for our ohana.

We are grateful for each and every one of them!

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"Jeannie has been with Watanabe Floral for close to 2 decades! Although she started as a sales associate with the company, her passion for flower arrangement was so strong that she decided to pursue advanced study on mainland to re-join us as a designer. Her devotion to giving our guests superior service characterizes her as a wonderful representative of WFI, while her kindness and generosity has been a blessing to all of us who work with her." - Ann, Design Manager

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5 Questions for Jeannie

1. Tell us about your role in Watanabe Floral

I'm Design Center's Supervisor. I make sure that everyone is on track with their daily assignments. We have a great independent Design Team that leaves me a lot of time to do what I love most - designing florals for all occasions.

2. What is your favorite part of your job?

When a guest comes with an idea and we create something even more beautiful than what they've envisioned.

3. Tell us who is one woman in your life whom you admire and why?

I most admire my Mother In Law. It wasn't until I had a child of my own that made me appreciate and admire her. Her patience is what I admire most. She's gone through a lot of hardships in her life which has molded her into the down to earth, easy going person she is now. She's always busy with her grandchildren but will dedicate the rest of her time to God.

4. For International Women’s Day, what is the most important message you want to send out to young women?

Take things into your own hands. Don't wait. You're never too old.

5. Which is your favorite arrangement (on WFI's website) and why?

I love the Iridescent Imagery bouquet. Rainbows will always put a smile on my face. I feel so lucky to call Hawaii home, where rainbows are a common sight.

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