Bloom Creative Summit

Bloom Creative Summit is a one-day conference designed to hold space and community for Black women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
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 Common House Chattanooga.

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 and Sankofa Fund for Civic Engagement. Table sponsors are Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga and UNFoundation.

Please note: Common House Chattanooga is a 21+ establishment.

No refunds.

Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM
Coffee Power Hour
Host: Angelica Hairston

Info: Check-in for the conference at Common House Chattanooga and enjoy coffee & a performance by harpist Angelica Hairston.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Workshops Round 1
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Business Track: Work-Life Harmony Panel in Ruby Hall

Info: Whether you’re an entrepreneur, student, or full-time employee, hear from a panel of parents on how to align your passion with your profession (without burning out).

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Wellness Track: Advocating for Your Health Panel in Pennybacker

Info: Healthcare is complicated and speaking up for yourself can be intimidating. Join us for a discussion about advocating for yourself in the doctor’s office, from what questions to ask to how to push for the support you need.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Daydreaming Lounge: Journaling Session in the Garden

Info: Join us in the garden to journal your ideas. In this self-led session, you’ll be given time to daydream about your goals and dreams.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Workshops Round 2
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Business Track: Trailblazers & Treatmakers Panel in Ruby Hall

Info: Ever wonder what it takes to turn a sweet idea into a thriving business? Hear from a panel of entrepreneurs who are making their mark in the dessert world. From the risks to the rewards, they’ll share everything that comes with starting a deliciously sweet business.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Wellness Track: Blooming in Balance in Pennybacker

Info: Join mental health clinician, educator and founder of the Wellspace Collective, Dr. Kia Ruffin, for a transformative session on incorporating mental wellness into leadership and everyday life.

🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Daydreaming Lounge: Make Your Own Candle in the Garden

Info: Join Escential Things owner Osha Thomas to create your own candle! First 20 participants receive a free candle. Candles are $10 per person after.

🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:00 AM
Lunch in Ruby Hall

Info: Join us for lunch in Ruby Hall, provided by Common House Chattanooga.

🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
Keynote Speaker: Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar

Info: Join us in Ruby Hall to hear from our keynote speaker, Marsha Barnes of The Finance Bar.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Workshops Round 3
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Business Track: Ageless Ambition in Ruby Hall

Info: Success doesn’t have a timeline. Hear from a panel of business owners who are actively pursuing their passions, proving it gets greater later.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Wellness Track: Self-Care: Mind, Body & Soul Panel in Pennybacker

Info: True self-care is more than spa treatments and vacations. In this discussion, hear from experts across a range of fields including fitness, therapy, and more as they share accessible strategies for caring for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Daydreaming Lounge: Make Your Own Candle in the Garden

Info: Join us in the garden to watercolor. Take a little break and use art to think through your ideas from the day.

🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Final panel
Take the Leap: Resources to Grow Your Business in Ruby Hall

Info: Presented by TVFCU. TVFCU’s Idea Leap began in 2018 to help local small businesses grow and enhance their services. Hear from a group of dynamic entrepreneurs who have competed in the program and used the opportunity to expand their business.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Happy Hour+ in the Daydreaming Lounge in the Garden

Info: DJ MCPRO will spin tunes while you relax post-event. Enjoy a drink (or two!) and mingle with the other attendees.

Added bonus? Tarot readings available for purchase from Alchemy by Ant, complimentary massages from Bryn Medical, bouquets for purchase from Every Last Petal and a live painting from Briah Gober.

Happy Hour+ is sponsored by SVN, Second Story Properties.