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HILARY ATAMIAN, founder of Grace Gardens, transforms events with over 30 varieties of cut flowers grown on her Barrington property. Her vintage Ford flower truck doubles as a mobile flower bar, perfect for festivals, farmers markets, and private events. From her beginnings as an elementary educator to a personal trainer for music industry elites, Atamian’s diverse background drives her flourishing flower business. Her motto? Embrace the leap—start where you stand and let your passion bloom.

Most rewarding part of what you do? I am incredibly inspired by the way flowers impact our lives—the way they conjure up emotion and memory and how they have such powerful meanings throughout life’s events. I find it incredibly rewarding and feel so lucky to be able to bring beauty and joy into people’s lives through flowers and I love that our flower bars allow clients to tap into their creative side for their special life events.

How do you inspire others? I hope I can inspire women to pursue their dreams or goals. I want women to know that they don’t have to be stuck in some sort of societal standard and they can fulfill their dreams and be powerful in whatever way is authentic to them.

Definition of success? In order to define success, I think it’s best to define what it is not. Success shouldn’t be judged by the size of our bank accounts, what kind of car we drive, or even our awards or accolades. Success should be judged by our relationships, the impact we have on others, and the way we take on challenges and reach our goals.

For more information, visit gracegardens.co and follow @gracegardensfloral on Instagram.