In an industry where aesthetics meet emotion and every stem tells a story, Srishti Chawla has carved a refreshing niche as one of India’s most soulful floral designers. Founder of Sishi Chawla Florals, she blends floristry with visual storytelling, transforming spaces into moodscapes that feel personal, intentional, and immersive. With training from the iconic McQueens Flower School in London, she bridges global design philosophy with Indian sensibilities — giving weddings, events, and luxury experiences a whole new language of elegance.
What sets Srishti apart is her journey itself — a leap from the corporate world of Accenture and American Express into the meditative chaos of floristry. Her story is a reminder that creative conviction, when followed fearlessly, can bloom into something extraordinary. And as she shares her experiences on this Stree Shakti edition of Koffee Conversation, her voice carries passion, reflection, resilience, and a gentle confidence rooted in authenticity.
Srishti’s professional story is a roller-coaster shaped by curiosity. After studying Sociology, she worked in corporate roles — learning structure, discipline, and client dynamics — but craving something more expressive. Events became her transition bridge, where she explored design, operations, production, and client servicing. Amid the noise and rush of event life, she found calm in the quiet art of working with flowers. That serenity became her calling.
Her transformative chapter came at McQueens Flower School, where she learned that floral design isn’t just arrangement — it’s storytelling with mood, texture, and intention. Returning to India, she launched Project Lotus with Sacha Aurora, followed by Sishi Chawla Florals, her signature brand. From Manali weddings pulled off in stormy weather to crafting mindful sustainable designs, Srishti continues to push boundaries, one bloom at a time.
Key Highlights of the Koffee Conversation with Srishti Chawla:
- Discovered floristry while working in events — flowers gave her calm amidst chaos.
- Balances creative vision with client expectations, prioritising client happiness above all.
- Strong advocate of sustainability — avoids floral foam and plastic wherever possible.
- Keeps artificial flowers as a backup for emergencies or supply shortages.
- Vendor management is core — knowing each vendor’s strengths helps build flawless setups.
- Most magical moment: finishing a Manali wedding setup in just one hour after nonstop rain.
- Chose McQueens for its reputation as one of the world’s best floral design schools.
- Learned that floristry is storytelling — each stem placed with intention and emotion.
- Says Indian clients are now more experimental with florals than ever before.
- Biggest hidden reality: huge fluctuation in flower rates + delicate handling challenges.
- Finds social media influencers essential for scaling reach in today’s event industry.
- Co-founded Project Lotus in 2022 — her first entrepreneurial leap.
- Believes floral design in India is still evolving and carving its market identity.
- Advises newcomers to switch slowly — assist designers, take short courses, and practice.
- Personally shaped by travel, yoga, Toastmasters, and her inner drive to get up every time life knocks her down.
▶️ Watch the full episode on YouTube on The Koffee Conversation Show YouTube to explore how Srishti Chawla is redefining floral design through storytelling, sustainability, and creative entrepreneurship in the luxury events space.
🎧 Listen to the complete podcast on Spotify: The Koffee Conversation Show to discover Srishti Chawla’s insights on building a creative brand, transitioning from corporate to passion, client-centric design, and turning floristry into an immersive, emotion-driven experience.
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