Rooted in Resilience | Paula Knox, Landscaping Business Owner
Savage Simplicity · 2025-12-03 · 22 min
Episode notes
In this episode of Storytellers: Benicia Life, host Bernadette Hill sits down with Paula Knox, owner of Gardens of Eden Landscaping - a woman redefining success in a male-dominated industry. With over 20 years in landscaping, Paula built a business focused on beauty, customer care, and deep integrity. Her journey reflects grit, heart, and the power of designing a life rooted in values. As a woman balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leadership, she brings honesty and wisdom to what it really takes to grow something of your own. Topics in this episode: • Gender disparity in landscaping • Voice of the Customer in real-world service businesses • Building a values-led company • Balancing leadership, family, and community • Why supporting women-owned businesses matters
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