Jenna Sleeman

Bio

After surviving a traumatic accident, Jenna discovered the power of flowers that soon blossomed into a fulfilling career as the founder of Infinite Gift & Flower Therapy creating beautiful floral arrangements for the past 20 years for Miami celebrities, luxury hotels,multi million dollar homes, weddings, events & teaching flower therapy monthly at nursing homes.

Jenna won 1st Place at Florida’s Designer of the Year, 1st Place Art Basal’s Doral Floral Convention, 1st Place Ian Prosser’s bridal bouquet, 3rd Place in FTD’s America’s Cup and was a Sylvia cup competitor. Before starting her company she had the top sales in America for a fortune 500 company as a senior manger, graduated from one of the top business schools in America, Emory University Goizueta school if business and is married the Program Director of Surgery at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and has three children the oldest attending medical school snd the other two pre-med as well. Jenna is honored and humbled to be invited to be a competitor in the 2024 Gateway to Americas Cup

What Is Your Approach To Design?

Jenna uses wabi sabi aesthetic philosophy in her creative designs that emphasize the beauty of imperfection, impermanence and the beauty of natural materials. She personally connects to nature by observing textures, colors and appreciating both aged and new materials in a delicate design balance to create floral art with expert mechanics.

What Do You Love About Competing?

Jenna loves how competition pushes her out of her comfort zone and gives her an opportunity explore new methodologies to innovate new designs, mechanics and skills that elevate her floral artistry.

In What Other Notable Competitions Have You Participated?

FTD America's Cup 3rd Place, FSFA Designer of the Year 1st Place, Ian Prossers Bridal Bouquet 1st Place, Art Basal Doral Floral Competition 1st Place, & Sylvia Cup.

Gallery: Gateway 2024 Designs