​We invite you to join us for a 1-hour Speed Friending event for AAPI women in Seattle to build meaningful connections on July 31, 2026 from 4 to 5pm! Jen of Asians In Bloom and Adora of FAUNA are excited to host this at Anh Ơi Bake Shop in Japantown.

​We will facilitate 3 rounds of semi-structured conversations that will be done in pairs. You will be randomly matched during each round. The discussion topics will be based on selected cards from Yumi Sakugawa’s Cosmic Comfort Deck. This is the description of the card deck:

​“Cosmic Comfort offers permission from the universe to embrace your radiance, your weirdness, your most uncomfortable emotions, and your sacred connection to all beings on Earth. The calming meditations in this deck ask you to consider what nourishes you today—in this very moment.”

​The ticket also includes a tasty Anh Ơi cookie and a cute Asians In Bloom sticker! There are limited spots, and RSVPs close on July 29 (edit: extended to July 30!).

​Schedule

​4-4:10pm: Mingling & intros from hosts
4:13-4:49pm: 3 rounds of 1:1 chats
4:50-5pm: Wrap up from hosts & mingling

​Please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to allow time for parking and check-in. Note that there are no public restrooms available at the venue.

​The venue is a 6 min walk from the International District/Chinatown light rail station. There is street parking nearby or you can use Spot Hero to find a spot in a parking lot.

​Event Agreements

​By RSVPing to this event, you agree to:

• ​Listen actively, be kind, and honor different experiences

• ​Avoid trauma dumping and getting into heated debates

• ​Respect privacy and not share anyone’s personal details without consent

• ​Give us permission to take photos and video recordings for social media purposes

​Host Bios

​Jen
Founder, Asians In Bloom
UX Researcher
Jen (she/her) started Asians In Bloom as a space to support self-discovery, creative exploration, and belonging for the Asian diaspora. She recently organized the Celebrating Multicultural Identity Through Flowers Workshop in collaboration with Tiger Blossom Studio.

​She also hosts a a podcast that highlights voices from the multicultural community about honoring their roots while redefining success on their own terms. She is passionate about helping people navigate between their different cultures and has participated in the Boldly Bicultural community program led by therapist Sahaj Kaur Kohl.

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​Adora
Founder, FAUNA
Owner & Therapist, Spring Day Therapy
Adora (she/her) is the founder of FAUNA Mental Health Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for Asian mental health. Their mission is to decrease barriers for the Asian community to access mental health care by providing free, resources on their website, and through facilitating community events and mental health workshops.

​Adora is also a mental health therapist and provides DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for teens and young adults in her private practice, Spring Day Therapy. Adora has previously worked in various clinical and research mental health settings.