Rooted & Rising
A six-month leadership program for the women shaping the future of the green industry.
Nominations close July 17
NOMINATE AN AWESOME WOMANWatch Our Testimonial Video
Investing in women pays off.
Leadership development and sponsorship are among the strongest predictors of retaining top female talent.
Harvard Business Review
Companies in the top quartile for gender-diverse executive teams were 21% more likely to outperform on profitability and 27% more likely to have superior value creation.
McKinsey & Company, Delivering Through Diversity
Program Overview
August 4, 2026 - January 19, 2027
Maximum Participants: 20
Investment: $6,000
NOMINATE AN AWESOME WOMANNominations close July 17.
What's Included?
Optional meet-and-greet at Cultivate
Friday, July 10 - 6Â p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Participants have the opportunity to meet their peers in person!
Bi-Monthly Virtual Leadership Training
2 Tuesdays/month from 5-6:30 p.m.
Sessions train participants in key leadership skills.
Personalized 1:1 Coaching (Virtual)
Six sessions throughout the program
Participants receive 1 private session per month.
Three Steps to Join
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Step 1: Nomination
Women are thoughtfully nominated by their leaders, peers, or mentors—recognized for their potential to grow into even more impactful leaders within the green industry.
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Step 2: Conversation
Each nominee is invited to a 30-minute conversation to explore fit, goals, and what they most want from this experience. This is a chance to ensure the program truly supports their next level of leadership.
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Step 3: Secure Your Spot
Once accepted, participants secure their place with company sponsorship or personal investment.
Meg helps women in hort become amazing leaders.
I have experienced her knowledge and passion firsthand.
Jazmin Albarran
I had an incredible experience.
I worked one-on-one with Meg and she also did fantastic work with my team during two team retreats. Her support was invaluable.
Katie Dubow
Meg helped me take back control of my business.
She helped me develop an awesome team and clarify our company's vision and values. I still have a business today because of the work we did together.
Katie Elzer Peters
Founder, Garden of Words
Participants more confidence, resilience, & leadership savvy.
 Participants will...Â
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Hone communication and EQ skills critical for effective, efficient, and impactful leadership
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Learn how to spot and address burnout to support employee morale and retention
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Gain skills to better navigate difficult conversations and power dynamics in the workplace
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Build confidence in their voice, setting boundaries, and ability to navigate challenging team dynamics
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Increase resilience to better perform under stress
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Gain tools to overcome imposter syndrome, guilt, fear, and other blocks to their greatest contributions
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Clarify what they truly want for their team, company, and the industry
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Set clear goals and create accountability to reach these objecti
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Explore best practices for performance reviews and nurturing top talent
Women Leave With...
- Stronger leadership skills
- Practical tools to share with their team
- Greater confidence in their voice and decisions
- A circle of women who truly see and support them
About Your Guide
Megan Taylor Morrison is an executive coach and sought-after speaker specializing in leadership development in the horticulture industry.Â
Meg has given keynote talks for women at Cultivate, Landscape Ontario, The Texas Nursery and Landscape Expo, as well as led educational sessions at industry events across North America.Â
Her connection to the green industry began early. Meg grew up in Fresno, California — in the heart of one of the world’s most productive agricultural regions — where orchards, farms, and gardens shaped everyday life. She later worked with the UN Food & Agriculture Organization, spent time on organic farms, and learned firsthand from her grandmother and aunt in their gardens.
With more than 10 years of experience as a coach, Meg has worked with leaders and teams across various industries, including the green industry Her clients lead teams at organizations including Meta, NASA, Costa Farms, Syngenta, Siemens, and Columbia University.
Meg has trained with multiple coaching institutions and hold a master's degree in science journalism. When she isn't working with her clients, you can find her dancing (lindy hop, tango, bachata - you name it!), working on her next book, or swimming in icy rivers.Â
Interested to join?
Here's how to talk to your company
about sponsorship:
- Identify the decision maker at your company (often HR)
- Consider your company's goals and needs. How can this training help you support these?
- Succinctly outline the win not just for you, but also for the company
- Share the cost, dates, and why you want to participate
- Offer to share what you're learning with your peers
- Offer to create a write up at the end outlining your key takeaways
Is this for you?
Absolutely!
✔️ You’re a director, manager, founder, or C-suite exec with people reporting to you.
✔️ You’re ready to dive deep into personal and professional transformation with the support of a highly trained coach and a community of fabulous women.
✔️ You’re committed to showing up for group and 1:1 sessions—even when life (inevitably!) gets messy.
✔️ You’re willing to bring your full self: big wins, hard days, real conversations, and everything in between.
Maybe Not Right Now
✔️ You're a young professional just getting your start.
✔️ You’re looking for more one-on-one support (I suggest private coaching).
✔️ You’re navigating trauma or a mental health challenge (I recommend a licensed therapist for this stage of your journey).
✔️ You’re not able to invest the time, energy, or resources into personal transformation (and that’s okay—this space will be here when you’re ready).Â