John Casey, Author at 1800Flowers Petal Talk

John Casey

John Casey is the lead columnist and editor-at-large for The Advocate, the world's oldest and largest LGBTQ news site. In addition, he is the director of PR consulting firm JCCommunications and an adjunct professor at Wagner College in New York City. His writing has appeared in numerous media outlets, including the New York Post, New York Daily News, Pittsburgh Magazine, IndieWire, Smashing Magazine, and The Ladders.

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Giving Back

How 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and Point Foundation Are Teaming Up to Support LGBTQIA+ Students

The goal of the partnership is to help these scholars achieve their full potential.

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Celebrating Moms

Women Who Lead: How a Single, Working Mom Keeps a 100-Year-Old Family Baking Tradition Alive

For Agnes Saghatelian, president of Valley Lahvosh Baking Company, it means embracing the past to succeed in the future.

Celebrating Moms

Amazing Women: For the Founder of Undercover Snacks, It’s a Family Affair

The ingredients may be in disguise, but Undercover’s founder is wide open about operating a family business with no prior experience.

Giving Back

How Smile Farms Is Growing New Job Opportunities for People with Disabilities

How Smile Farms is expanding from farm to tables

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Pride

Pride Month: Supporting GLAAD and the Fight for LGBTQ Representation

Learn how 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. and GLAAD are working together to celebrate LGBTQ Pride.

Women Who

Unna Bakery Founder on Being Persistent While the Cookie Crumbled

On her way to success, Ulrika Pettersson felt half-baked. She had a baby, carried everything on the subway, but didn’t take no for an answer.

Business

Effie’s Homemade Co-Founder on Starting a Biscuit Company from Scratch

You will need help to get your company off the ground. Luckily it’s out there. You just need to ask for it.

Celebrate Occasions

Celebrity Chef and Author David Burtka on Throwing the Perfect Pride Party

Celebrity chef and party planner David Burtka offers tips on hosting the perfect Pride party.

Seasonal Trends

The Significance of Flowers in the LGBTQ+ Community

Flowers and floral symbolism have long played an important role in the LGBTQ+ community.