Connecting vulnerably through nature and culture: The Bloom London Gathering
🌱 The Bloom Community is Gathering in Real Life!
We’re bringing the community together offline for a heart-led day of connecting through grounding in nature (weather-dependent), cultural exchange and various activities tailored to encourage deep reflection, learning and growth. This gathering will transform the perception of networking as we traditionally know it rejecting the isolation of Western city culture and providing support and kinship in a warm and welcoming environment. Invite your friends who are in or aspiring to join the social impact sector and join us for this wellbeing-centred bloom signature experience!
💞 About the Host:
My name's Aneesa and between hosting for friends and family, creating activities for Team-Building days, working in communications and community and guiding scuba-diving groups in a heart-led, connection and thus conservation-first way (we care about what we can connect with); I have found a love for facilitating in-person connection, particularly with and in natural environments. I believe that we have a responsibility to create the spaces we represent and am combining my belief of the divine presence in nature unlocking people in a unique way with the Indian values of generosity, hospitality and community to curate this space.
✨ What to Expect:
This is a unique opportunity to meet like-minded people passionate about making an impact and forging genuine relationships. We’ll come together in an indoor venue starting with deep introduction exercises before heading outdoors (weather-dependent) to form a guided physical circle, ground ourselves with the earth, practise nervous system regulation and connect through curated conversation before returning indoors for more activities and some time to connect 1:1 with those you most resonate with. Expect an engaging and memorable day where everyone will have the chance to contribute, listen, feel and laugh.
👀 What to Bring:
Wrap-up warm for the outdoor portion of this event (weather-dependent)
Bring an object, snack/ food or item from your culture or childhood that affirms who you are to share with everyone
The openness to dig deep, feel, heal and also just have fun
💬 Who’s This For?
If you're working or aspiring to work in social impact and looking for a care-based environment and more than just small talk, this event is for you. Whether you’re an introvert or extrovert (the host is an introvert), we’ve created an inclusive environment to ensure everyone feels welcome. Feel free to invite others from the social impact field!
🌐 Language:
The activities will be in English, but with the diversity London holds we've curated language connection as part of the event. We also welcome you to speak in common native/ other languages for 1:1 conversations.
📍 Location:
Barbican Centre - Silk St, Barbican, London EC2Y 8DS. The Barbican Centre is very big. I'll be set up in the main foyer where the 'Benugo' espresso bar is located. This is a large open space with plenty of seating and exits to the lakeside terrace (where we'll head if it doesn't rain for a bit).
📵 No Phones Allowed:
To fully embrace the experience, we’re going phone-free for the day—let’s be present with one another.
🎟 RSVP Today!
Spots are limited, so don’t miss out. Please only RSVP if you can attend so others have equal opportunity to be present.