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<p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Now, three years later, Richard is back to discuss his new book titled, <a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/the-guide-to-becoming-alive-I-074452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive</em></a>, featuring stories from the estate and interviews with the people Richard admires most, including Martha Stewart, Jane Goodall and MECCA founder Jo Horgan.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/flamingo-estate-behind-the-beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Behind The Beauty With Flamingo Estate</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/richard-christiansen-australian-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Australian Spots That Feel Like Home To Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/fragrance/best-scented-candles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cult-Status Candles for the Fragrance-Obsessed</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/the-guide-to-becoming-alive-I-074452/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guide to Becoming Alive</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/exfoliating-peppermint-soap-brick-I-067783/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/euphoria-body-wash-I-065046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Euphoria Body Wash</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/roma-heirloom-tomato-candle-I-055479" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/tomato-body-lotion-I-063315/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Tomato Body Lotion</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><br><p>Producers: Kerri Gordon &amp; Ruby Devlin</p><br><p>Editor: Ruby Devlin</p><br><p><br></p><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

MECCA Talks

MECCA

Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life

FEB 19, 202531 MIN
MECCA Talks

Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen On Living a Fuller Life

FEB 19, 202531 MIN

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<p>In today’s episode, Kate is joined in the MECCA Talks studio by Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>Now, three years later, Richard is back to discuss his new book titled, <a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/the-guide-to-becoming-alive-I-074452" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Flamingo Estate: The Guide to Becoming Alive</em></a>, featuring stories from the estate and interviews with the people Richard admires most, including Martha Stewart, Jane Goodall and MECCA founder Jo Horgan.</p><br><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more on The MECCA Memo:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/body/flamingo-estate-behind-the-beauty/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WATCH: Behind The Beauty With Flamingo Estate</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/lifestyle/richard-christiansen-australian-guide/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Australian Spots That Feel Like Home To Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/mecca-memo/fragrance/best-scented-candles/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cult-Status Candles for the Fragrance-Obsessed</a></p><br><p><strong>Products mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/the-guide-to-becoming-alive-I-074452/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Guide to Becoming Alive</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/exfoliating-peppermint-soap-brick-I-067783/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Exfoliating Peppermint Soap Brick</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/euphoria-body-wash-I-065046" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Euphoria Body Wash</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/roma-heirloom-tomato-candle-I-055479" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle</a></p><p><a href="https://www.mecca.com/en-au/flamingo-estate/tomato-body-lotion-I-063315/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flamingo Estate Tomato Body Lotion</a></p><br><p>Host: Kate Blythe</p><br><p>Producers: Kerri Gordon &amp; Ruby Devlin</p><br><p>Editor: Ruby Devlin</p><br><p><br></p><p>Loved the latest episode of MECCA Talks? Don’t forget to follow, rate and review (and give us a shoutout in the group chat!).</p><br><p><br></p><br><p>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.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>