An Inspired Chat with Anna Abdulfazylova of North Hollywood

We’re looking forward to introducing you to Anna Abdulfazylova. Check out our conversation below.

Anna, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
Outside of work, I’ve been finding so much joy in nature and walks — they ground me and remind me of who I am beyond the pace of everyday life. I also love a little bit of adventure and travel; experiencing new places always fills me with fresh inspiration.

And, as paradoxical as it sounds for someone who works with delicate flowers, I truly enjoy creating things with my hands — especially building. My second profession is set dressing, so constructing spaces, transforming environments, and working with materials brings me a deep, satisfying kind of joy. It’s another way I reconnect with myself creatively.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Anya, and I am the founder and lead designer of Mishann Floristics, a boutique floral and event styling brand I launched four years ago. What began as a personal passion for flowers and design has grown into a creative studio that specializes in wedding florals, home décor styling, editorial photoshoots, and event installations.
What makes Mishann Floristics unique is our approach: we design with intention, emotion, and a strong sense of storytelling. Every wedding or event feels like its own world, built around the couple’s personality and the atmosphere they want to create. We’re known for combining refined aesthetics with a warm, personal touch—each project feels bespoke, curated, and deeply cared for.
Today, we continue to expand our work in the wedding industry and creative production, always seeking new ways to bring beauty and meaning into the spaces we create.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. Who taught you the most about work?
Before starting my own business, I worked for many different companies, and in each one I met florists who inspired me and taught me something valuable. They shaped not only my technical skills, but also my sense of color, my creative intuition, and the way I care for clients.

I believe that every experience on my path gave me something important. Every event came with its own unique challenges, and each time we found a way to create something beautiful.

My personal style today is a blend of everything I’ve learned from talented floral designers and the professional teams I worked with. It’s a combination of their influence and my own vision, shaped through years of hands-on experience.

Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
I can’t say there was ever a moment when I wanted to give up what I do, but there were certainly periods that tested me deeply. One of the most challenging moments happened during the peak of wedding season, when I unexpectedly lost both my workspace and my car after an accident. At the same time, we had two to three weddings every week — it was a true test of resilience.

For several weeks, I had to completely reinvent my workflow: renting temporary spaces to prepare flowers, securing cars on short notice, and doubling the amount of planning and coordination I normally rely on. It was exhausting, but every event went beautifully, and not a single client felt the chaos happening behind the scenes.

That experience changed me. It showed me that even under the hardest circumstances, I can find solutions, stay calm, and deliver exceptional work. Since then, challenges don’t intimidate me — they remind me of how much I’m capable of.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. Is the public version of you the real you?
Absolutely yes. I don’t believe it’s possible to build anything meaningful without being true to who you are. I know my strengths well — attention to detail, speed, bold creativity, planning, and the desire to always give more than expected. And I’m also aware of the qualities that can be challenging: I can be a bit chaotic, not always structured, and sometimes impulsive.

But even those traits have shaped my unique style and the way I work. They add spontaneity, emotion, and authenticity to my creative process. In my industry, a huge part of the work is communication with clients, and I choose to show up as myself — honest, real, and without trying to create an image I can’t sustain.

Being genuine is the only version of me that works, both in life and in my business.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing? 
I would regret not trying all the ideas I have — the bold concepts, the creative risks, the new approaches to décor and installations. I would regret not reaching out to larger brands, not proposing new services, not pushing the boundaries of what floral and event design can be. Creativity is a living thing, and I know I would regret not giving my vision the full chance it deserves.

On a personal level, I would regret anything that kept me from being real — honest, open, and unafraid. I want to live in a way that feels true to who I am, without holding back or dimming myself. In both work and life, my biggest regret would be not being brave enough to show up fully.

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