BloomFlow Co.

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Celebrating a milestone today!

✴️ BloomFlow Co. is officially certified as a Minority/Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)!

When I set out to achieve this milestone, I hadn’t really thought about my family’s entrepreneurial roots - or even how sentimental I might feel. My dad had a sporting goods store and later a professional services business on Long Island, my grandpa had a Filipino restaurant in NYC, and my lola had a dressmaking business in the Philippines.

I don’t know if they ever got formal recognition like this, but their spark * 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 * inspires me every day. 🧡

The certification signifies more than a logo that I'll put on my website. It reflects the values at the heart of BloomFlow Co. :

* making fresh perspectives accessible
* opening doors to new opportunities, and
* fostering meaningful partnerships

.. with organizations that recognize that those things are good for business and good for the community. ✨

Grateful for the journey and excited for what's ahead. And what great timing as we celebrate !

🙏 Thank you SCWBEC and Farmingdale Small Business Development Center for guiding me through the process.

I’m still buzzing from facilitating the first official Women-Owned Business (WOB) Mastermind!

Our “hot seat” dug deep into marketing strategies, making the most of paid services, and reaching the right customers—not just the ones with the wallets. Even better, everyone else left with fresh insights, too.

That’s the power of true collaboration: when one business grows, we all grow!

If you’re curious about being part of a supportive community of female entrepreneurs, let’s connect or share this post with someone who might benefit!

Connecting and celebrating aren't just things to do during the holidays.

They are practices. And they keep inspiration flowing, discovery alive, and new beginnings possible.

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Over the past week, while celebrating the holiday season, I had the joy of spending time with so many inspiring business owners and leaders across Long Island and NYC through events with Scwbec, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce, WIFS-LI, and others.

A few of my favorite things about the local business owners I've come to know:

🌹 Their supportive spirit—proving that like businesses don’t have to compete because there’s plenty of success to go around.
🧤Their drive and focus to lead, grow, and make a difference in the community.
❄️ Their wisdom, generosity, and willingness to consistently show up for each other.

Wishing this incredible community—and all of you—bounty, peace, and good health this holiday season. Cheers to thriving together in the new year!

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And if you haven't connected with your local community lately, now's the perfect time to start!

What a year! So much to be thankful for!

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