Katie Hess, an accomplished flower alchemist, has dedicated her career to the transformative and healing powers of flowers. Her extensive knowledge of flower elixirs and their ability to impact mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being has led to a successful career as a serial bootstrapper and founder of LOTUSWEI, Self-Arising Nature Center, and EARTHAURA.

With a BA in Sociology, Spanish, Latin American Studies, and Women's Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Katie has a foundation in social sciences that has informed her holistic approach to nature and wellness. She is the author of the book Flowerevolution and the host of the popular Flowerlounge Podcast, which has listeners in over 75 countries. Katie's work and teachings have inspired mindful-awareness practices at Flowerlounge events worldwide, where she also organizes urban Flower Flash Mobs.

Katie's expertise in flower alchemy, mindfulness practices, and business savvy have culminated in a team of over ten professionals who work from company headquarters in Phoenix. Her professional background and passion for nature, mindfulness, and business make her a sought-after speaker and expert in the field of holistic well-being.