Flamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen on life chapters and radical pleasure

MECCA Talks

Celebrated creative Richard Christiansen’s home is not a restaurant, though Chrissy Teigen might have you fooled otherwise! 

In this episode of MECCA Talks, Kate and Zara are joined by the man of many life chapters, whose quirky LA residence evolved into a salt-of-the-earth produce, wellness, home and body care brand during the pandemic – and fast resonated with Hollywood (including the aforementioned Chrissy, as well as likes of Oprah, Ellen, Martha Stewart and Hailey Bieber), and now, the rest of the world. 

Listen as Christiansen generously shares the journey from his farm-style upbringing in rural NSW to a law career in London, to fashion, publishing and advertising in New York – and finally to the COVID-induced ‘pivot’ that turned everything on its head. This is the pleasure-filled story of Flamingo Estate, now available at MECCA.

Brands and products mentioned in this episode:

Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Candle

Flamingo Estate Garden Essentials Garden Soap Set

Flamingo Estate Garden Essentials Body Wash

Flamingo Estate Clarity Mineral Soak

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Read more on The MECCA Memo:

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Hosts: Kate Blythe, Zara Wong

Guests: Richard Christiansen

Producers: Kerri Gordon, Michael Liberale

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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, present and emerging. 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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