Ep 95. Pop-up for a Picnic with Hannah Fuchigami of Picnic Party

This week, Whitney and Emilie chat with the incredible Hannah Fuchigami, the mastermind behind Picnic Party Seattle and the founder of Rhubarb Company. Ever wondered how you could turn small-scale picnics into a booming business featured in places like the Wall Street Journal? Hannah’s done just that—and her journey is so inspiring!

You'll hear all about how Hannah started her company during the pandemic and turned it into a creative powerhouse alongside her mom. Their story is all about family, teamwork, and making every event special, come rain or shine.

Whitney, Emilie, and Hannah don’t shy away from the real talk either. They dive into setting boundaries in business, handling client expectations, and the importance of saying yes to opportunities. Plus, you’ll get some awesome advice for hosting standout events and even some gardening tips because, why not?

In this episode:

- Building a business in a pandemic and evolving into pop-up picnics.

- The impact of clear communication and setting boundaries with clients.

- Creative marketing strategies and the importance of styled shoots.

- Managing feedback

- The joy of collaboration and the power of nurturing friendships.

EPISODE RESOURCES:

Books:
The Magnolia Story - by Chip Gaines (Author), Joanna Gaines (Author), Mark Dagostino (Author)

Connect with Hannah
Instagram: @picnicpartyseattle (https://www.instagram.com/picnicpartyseattle

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@picnicpartyseattle

Website:
picnicparty.com/seattle
picnicparty.com

Connect with Emilie:

Instagram: @emilieigiven (https://www.instagram.com/emiliegiven_/)

Website (https://www.shesagiven.com/)

Connect with Whitney:

Instagram: @whitpopa (https://www.instagram.com/whitpopa/)

Website (https://www.popaandassociates.com/)

Connect with The Coast:

Instagram @coastpodcast (https://www.instagram.com/coastpodcast/)

Website (https://www.coastpodcast.com/)