In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen. 

You may remember their first conversation in 2022, where they spoke about Richard’s journey from growing up in rural NSW to a career in fashion, publishing and advertising in New York – and finally to the COVID-induced ‘pivot’ that led him to turn his L.A. home – Flamingo Estate – into the iconic lifestyle brand it is today.

Now, three years later, Richard is back to discuss his new book titled, Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive, featuring stories from the estate and interviews with the people Richard admires most, including Martha Stewart, Jane Goodall and MECCA founder Jo Horgan.

Read more on The MECCA Memo:

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Products mentioned:

The Guide to Becoming Alive

Flamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick

Flamingo Estate Euphoria Body Wash

Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

Flamingo Estate Tomato Body Lotion

Host: Kate Blythe

Producers: Kerri Gordon & Ruby Devlin

Editor: Ruby Devlin

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MECCA Talks wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we recorded this episode at our studio in Naarm: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay respect to Elders – past and present. We recognise their ongoing connection to this beautiful country, with knowledge and stories that have been handed down since time immemorial.

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