Faith, Creativity, Resilience: The story of blessed blossoms |18 August 2025

Faith, Creativity, Resilience: The story of blessed blossoms

By Anika Cathene

At just 18 years old, Lyra Gedeon is already blooming in the world of entrepreneurship. She’s the proud owner of Blessed Blossoms, a growing floral business in Seychelles, where each bouquet tells a story of creativity, resilience, and faith.

Alongside running her business, Lyra is also a student at the Seychelles Business Studies Academy (SBSA). Balancing her academic responsibilities with the demands of entrepreneurship is a challenge she has embraced with grace and determination. Lyra’s journey into floristry began in 2023, when she lent a helping hand to a friend’s small flower business before her friend left the country. What started as an uncertain step quickly blossomed into a true passion.

To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy