BLOOM & BELONG
Come as you are. Grow alongside others. Find your people. A monthly meetup for entrepreneurs, friendship, connection, and community.
Bloom & Belong began with a simple idea: To build a community in South King County where entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners can connect, share resources, and support one another's goals.
Every month, we come together to celebrate our wins, ask for support, share our experiences, and learn from one another. Along the way, we've built something rooted in:
Meaningful Conversations
Community Connections
Entrepreneur Support
Sharing & Collaboration
What started as a gathering of entrepreneurs has grown into something bigger. We've realized that the knowledge, experiences, talents, and resources within our community are meant to be shared.
That's where The Community Table comes in.
Through meetups, workshops, and special events, we invite the wider community to gather, connect, and learn from one another. It's also a space for the entrepreneurs within Bloom & Belong to share their expertise, introduce their ideas, and grow alongside the people they serve with the encouragement and support of the community behind them.
Whether you're an established business owner, just beginning to explore an idea, or somewhere in between, there's a seat for you at Bloom & Belong. Join us each month to build meaningful connections, find support for your goals, and become part of a community that believes we grow better together.
Meet Our Founding Bloomers
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Joysha Fajardo
Commercial Photographer, Community Builder, and Founder of Laro Tayo
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Kharen Lansang
Registered Nurse, Entrepeneur, Community Builder, and Founder of Stridely-Step Into Wellness
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Michelle Mika
Somatic Coach, Community Builder, and Founder of Project Head Heart Hand.
Bloom & Belong Community Table: where everyone has a seat. A social group for anyone looking to build friendships, feel more connected to their local community, and spend time with good people. Come as you are, whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, creative, neighbor, or simply someone looking to meet new faces. This is a space to share ideas, cheer each other on, support local dreams, and enjoy meaningful conversation without the pressure of traditional networking.
As our community grows, some gatherings may also be hosted or sponsored by local entrepreneurs and community members who want to share a project, service, product, or idea with the group. Sometimes we'll simply gather and connect; other times, we'll have an opportunity to show up for something that someone in our community is also building. No pitches required. No pressure to perform. Just good people, genuine connection, and a community where everyone has room to Bloom and Belong.
Ways to Get Involved Pull up a chair. There are lots of ways to be part of the community.
Join a meetup - Come meet people and build genuine connections.
Share something you’re working on - Tell us about an idea, project, or business.
Sponsor a gathering - Bring something valuable to the community and lead a meetup.
Collaborate with us - Have an idea for something we can create together?
Your Invitation to The Table
Have an idea, business, service, or resource you’d love to share with our community? We’re always excited to hear from people who want to contribute, collaborate, or help make our gatherings even more meaningful. Fill out the form below and join our monthly meetups to learn more on how you can bring something to the table.