Bloom Creative Summit
About this Event
Bloom Creative Summit is a one-day conference designed to hold space and community for Black women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
This summit will provide you with the community, tools, and resources you need to bloom in business and flourish in wellness. This year, the Summit will take place at The Landing Social House (formerly Common House Chattanooga).
This year's keynote speaker is NYT Best-Selling author Austin Channing Brown.
Lunch is included in the ticket price. To purchase a table (seats 6), please email [email protected].
Bloom Creative Summit is brought to you by: Benwood Foundation, TVFCU, Upstate Mississippi and Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement. Table sponsors are Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga, LAUNCH Chattanooga and UNFoundation.
Please note: The Landing Social House is a 21+ establishment.
No refunds.
Main Events
🕑: 09:30 AM
Coffee Power Hour
Info: Check-in for the conference at The Landing Social House and enjoy coffee & customize your journal.
The first 20 people will receive a free custom candle (made on site!) from Escential Things. Additional candles are available for purchase at $15 per candle.
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshops Round 1
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Business Track: Finding Your Creative Spark Workshop in Ruby Hall
Info: Whether you're feeling stuck, starting something new, or looking to reconnect with what inspires you, this interactive workshop will help you uncover fresh ideas and build a sustainable creative practice.
Presented by: Alexis Willis
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Wellness Track: Planning for Joy Workshop in Pennybacker
Info: There's a popular saying that goes "creativity has to find you working". Well, we believe joy has to find you planning! In this workshop we'll explore the three pillars of planning that unlock joy and can do the same for you.
Presented by: April Corbett of Upstate Mississippi
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshops Round 2
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Business Track: Career Pivots and Reinventions Panel in Ruby Hall
Info: Join a panel of professionals who have reinvented themselves, navigated major career pivots, and turned unexpected transitions into new possibilities.
Moderator: Briana Garza of Chatt Taste
Panelists: Donna Elle of Chattanooga Tourism Co., Nicole Brown of CommonSpirit Health and Veatrice Conley Lee of Unveiled Bridal Studio
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Wellness Track: Hair Care is Self-Care in Pennybacker
Info: Hair care is more than a beauty routine. This panel explores how caring for our hair can support our well-being, celebrate our identity, and create moments of intentional care.
Moderator: Dominique Harris of All Things O'Natural
Panelists: April Moore and Daphne Merrell of The Collective by Epiphany and Briana Shoulders of The Clique Beauty
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch in Ruby Hall
Info: Join us for lunch in Ruby Hall, provided by The Landing Social House.
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:55 PM
Keynote Speaker: Austin Channing Brown in Ruby Hall
Info: Join us in Ruby Hall to hear from our keynote speaker, Austin Channing Brown.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshops Round 3
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Business Track: Capitalizing on Creativity Panel in Ruby Hall
Info: Looking for ways to fund your creative endeavor? Join a panel of experts on ways to secure funding for your next idea outside of traditional banking.
Moderator: Summer Elliott of UNFoundation
Panelists: Brianna Jones of Arts Build, Carmen Elliott of Sankofa Fund and Karen Collins of LAUNCH Chattanooga
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Wellness Track: Your Worth is Not Your Wound Workshop in Pennybacker
Info: n this session, attendees will explore how trauma shapes our self-perception, learn practical tools to begin rebuilding a healthy sense of worth, and walk away with a renewed perspective on their healing journey. Using a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach, this session creates a warm and safe space for honest conversation, self-reflection, and empowerment. Every wound has a story but it does not get to write your future.
Presented by: Latoya Mcleod-Carpenter of The Self-Care Corner, LLC
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Final Panel: Checkups not Checkouts Panel in Ruby Hall
Info: An honest conversation about prioritizing wellness, advocating for yourself and staying on top of your health journey. Learn how to stay in the game while taking care of yourself.
Moderator: Shawanna Kendrick of The H2O Life
Panelists: Nikki Hall of Naturally Just Nikki Holistic Coaching & Wellness, Dr. DeAnna Beasley of UTC and Dr. Shayla Toombs-Withers of Essence of Health Wellness Clinic & Coaching
🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Happy Hour+ in the Daydreaming Lounge (Garden)
Info:
Join SOBI for a fun happy hour celebrating art, creativity and connection.
DJ MCPRO will spin tunes while you relax post-event. Enjoy a drink (or two!) and mingle with the other attendees.
Happy Hour+ is sponsored by Upstate Mississippi.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19
