FOUNDER

If there's one thing I hope you know, it's this: you were never meant to do motherhood alone.

I'm Denise, a wife and mama of five little ones. If you know me, you know I love meaningful conversations, encouraging others, and helping women step into all God created them to be. There is nothing that brings me more joy than seeing someone discover hope, freedom, and confidence in the season they're walking through.

Motherhood has been one of God's greatest gifts in my life, but it has also been one of my greatest teachers. Each child has drawn me closer to Him, teaching me patience, surrender, and the beauty of depending on His strength instead of my own. Looking back, I can see how faithfully He has shaped me, not only as a mother, but as a woman.

One of the hardest seasons of my journey came after the birth of my third baby. He was admitted to the NICU, and I left the hospital without him. I found myself navigating pumping, mastitis, and postpartum recovery while carrying emotions I wasn't prepared for. It was during that season I realized something that changed my life. Support existed, but I simply didn't know where to find it.

That experience ignited a passion in me to help other mothers feel prepared, supported, and deeply seen. I believe motherhood was never meant to be walked alone. We were created for friendship, encouragement, and community that reminds us we don't have to carry every season by ourselves.

As a host of Bloom & Gather, my prayer is that every mom leaves feeling refreshed, encouraged, and reminded of her worth. That for a few hours she can simply be poured into, so she can return home feeling renewed and ready to continue loving her family from a place of fullness instead of exhaustion.

CO-FOUNDER

Hey Mama :)

I’m Sharon Soh, a wife and mom to three kiddos ages 8, 4 and 2. I’m half American, half Korean and I was born and raised in Europe. I arrived to the US for college 18 years ago and have lived almost all of my adult life based out of the Upstate - so I’m so thrilled to be learning more about my community and all the mamas in it and findings ways we can help make a difference!

Motherhood wasn’t on the forefront of my mind when I found myself newly married and pregnant, so to say that I struggled with my identity would be an understatement! But in that struggle and eventual surrender, I felt God pursuing me, reassuring me and offering me His perspective and His plan in place of mine. Reminding me that I’m not just a mom, I’m a daughter first and it’s not all on me to figure out and perform on my own.

I’ve found such freedom in knowing that marriage, motherhood and childhood isn’t just about cooking and cleaning and having fun and keeping kids alive… But about surrender, growth and leaning on each other… and all the joy, safety, and love that comes with learning to think less of oneself and choosing to serve one another. I’ve found that daily life as a family is a sacred repetition that breeds discipline, integrity, strength and unity - things I didn’t know I so badly needed!

When I get together with other moms, I learn so much! New tips, tricks and ideas and the best part - a new perspective for my hardships and challenges! There’s so much wisdom in getting together and letting people in, and in this day and age, it can be harder than ever to do so! So our desire is to help create the best container for this to happen! I hope to see you at Bloom & Gather <3

CO-HOST

I am so excited to share a little about myself with you!

I am an immigrant from Jamaica who is now putting down roots in Greenville, South Carolina. Once a corporate professional, I now have the joy of being a stay-at-home mom to two wonderful boys. My amazing husband and I have been married for six years.

I have now found the courage and voice to encourage women to pursue a life of purposeful living. Through my own journey of overcoming adversity, I am passionate about creating spaces where women feel seen, encouraged, and empowered to grow.

As a co-host of Bloom & Gather, I am honored to help bring women together for an afternoon of meaningful and authentic connections, and an experience that inspires personal and spiritual growth. I believe every woman has a story worth sharing and that community has the power to encourage, strengthen, and remind us that we don't have to navigate life's seasons alone.

Outside of Bloom & Gather, I enjoy baking, cooking, spending quality time with my family, writing, and encouraging women to embrace lives marked by faith, resilience, and hope. My prayer is that every woman who attends Bloom & Gather leaves feeling refreshed, encouraged, and reminded that she is deeply loved, seen, and created with purpose.