Ep 199: Community, Connection & What We Learned This Season

*Quynh, Sara, and Jessie close out Season 8 of Paper Talk Podcast with a heartfelt recap of their favorite guests, paper flower business lessons, and news on Episode 200.* It's officially a wrap on Season 8, the longest season Paper Talk Podcast has ever recorded at 25 episodes! In this finale, hosts Quynh Nguyen, Sara Kim, and Jessie Chui sit down to reflect on the season's theme of community, revisit their favorite guest conversations about building a paper flower business, and share what's coming for Season 9, including the Paper Talk Mastermind and a giveaway to celebrate Episode 200.   ### "I think the longer you're in this community, just like any other community, there's always a rotation of people. It's always interesting to me, as to why people start what they do and then also leave what they do."  — Jessie   ## What You’ll Hear in this Episode: - Why "community" became the throughline of Season 8, and how it evolved into something bigger than they expected - Sara's favorite episode of the season, with guest Margie, on "It's Okay to Walk Away" (Episode 190), and what it taught them about burnout and the reality of running a paper flower business - Jessie's favorite conversations with paper flower artists who became mothers this season, including Poy T. Granati, Laura Richey, and Carissa Wu, and how each of them redesigned their business around motherhood - Quynh's highlights: the legacy of Aleene's Tacky Glue with guest Tiffany Windsor, and floral mechanics with Hitomi Gilliam - A first look at Season 9 and the Episode 200 giveaway launching in September - Updates on the Paper Talk Mastermind, including the upcoming retreat and how to join the waitlist ## The Best Thing We Bought that Bring Us Joy - Quynh: TRX straps - Jessie: TSN Subscription - Sara: Trader Joe’s Striped Mini Canvas Tote Bag Paper Talk is supported by our community of readers and listeners. When you click on our affiliate links, we may earn a commission for qualifying purchases made through Amazon.com, Shareasale, or similar affiliate marketing programs. This commission goes directly into the maintenance of this website and our podcast.     ## ----------------------------------------------------- ## JOIN OUR PAPER TALK MASTERMIND! If you've been running your paper business solo and you're tired of figuring out pricing, marketing, and selling alone, then this is for you. The Mastermind is returning in the Fall 2026 and we saved you a seat! Starting September 8, we are leading a 6-month Mastermind for paper artists ready to build something sustainable. You'll meet twice a month with us and a small group of paper artists tackling the real stuff: pricing, social media, selling your work, newsletters, and building confidence in your business. We’ll have honest conversations, dive into practical strategies, and be with people who actually understand what you're building. Registration begins in August. Get on the Waitlist! ## ----------------------------------------------------- ## 🎙️ Listen and Subscribe Paper Talk is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen to podcasts. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! It helps other paper flower artists find our community.   Keywords: #PaperFlowers #PaperFlowerBusiness #PaperTalkPodcast #PaperFlowerArtist #CrepePaperFlowers #HandmadeBusiness #PaperFlowerCommunity #SmallBusinessPodcast