Where women learn, heal, and bloom through community.
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Blooming Together
We gather 6-8 times a year to discuss a variety of timely topics, and we work to maintain a diverse community of multiple perspectives and exciting speakers. FGM is a safe space that goes beyond a regular networking event. The women who attend rave about the impact our gatherings have had in their lives, from connecting them to other remarkable women to being able to manage a toxic job or relationship, to contributing to their healing journeys.
Our Event Style
Conversation
Mingling with food and drinks, Q&A with our expert speakers + group discussion. Our conversations are how-tos focused on timely topics such as boundary-setting, finding the right therapist, or achieving financial wellness. These conversations are designed to educate and empower attendees to learn something new and improve their overall well-being. We partner with therapists and experts in relevant fields to teach us new skills and ways to look at the world.
Experiential
Whether we are learning self-defense or how to grow herbs, this style is for experimentation and tying the dots between experience and learning new skills. Our experiential events are fun and allow for fluidity. Attendees get a hands-on feel for what it’s like to defend themselves in the streets with an MMA instructor or plant herbs with a seasoned gardener. Every year we come up with some new ways to mix up this offering.
Daytreat
Perfect for a day of relaxation, yoga, and sharing stories, our daytreats are designed to help you feel at ease. So far we’ve provided yoga, guided journaling by a therapist using narrative exposure therapy, and powerful stories pertaining to grief, friendship, and depression shared by the women in our community.
Virtual
These events allow us to invite people from around the globe who want to talk about impactful topics. We’ve hosted a variety of events virtually covering so many topics – sex talk, impostor syndrome, journaling 101, feeling at ease during tumultuous times, coping with grief, fertility talk, healthy eating, self-care, and more!
Flower Party
Our signature end-of-year sponsored event invites the flower girls to come together to be recognized by the community, enjoy some great food, and engage in deep conversations. So far we’ve hosted two flower parties – Flowers & Growth (2019) and Flowersgiving (2020 sponsored by Lululemon Lincoln Park). We’re currently planning this year’s Flower Party and we’re looking for sponsorships, so contact us here!
What to Expect at Our Events
- You can be vulnerable and transparent about what you’re going through.
- You get to meet other amazing Chicago women and organizations!
- It feels like a girl’s night without the baggage.
What the Girls are Saying!
I love FGM because of the warm, supportive community of women and the opportunity it has given me to understand diverse perspectives and learn new things to improve my mental, emotional, and physical well-being. – Katie Tucker
What makes FGM so unique is the way in which Vanessa embeds self-care and mental health into every workshop and empowers each participant to prioritize taking care of oneself. I have met so many amazing women through the FGM events and I would highly recommend this group to anyone looking for a genuine sisterhood. – Janese Evans
Thank you for creating such a vibrant community! I’m grateful to be a part of it. – Maureen D. Barradas