BLOOM: For Such a Time as This!
This is your moment. This is your season. This is your time to BLOOM!
BLOOM is not just a conference—it’s a movement calling women to rise boldly into who God has created them to be. Rooted in the powerful reminder of Esther 4:14—“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—this experience is designed to awaken purpose, ignite faith, and activate destiny.
Get ready for an atmosphere charged with powerful workshops, life-changing messages and authentic sisterhood. Every session, every encounter, every moment is intentionally created to push you beyond fear, beyond doubt, and into divine alignment.
No matter your journey—whether you’re in a season of breaking, rebuilding, or becoming—there is something here for you. You are not here by accident. You have been positioned, called, and chosen for this very moment in time.
✨ It’s time to rise.
✨ It’s time to walk in authority.
✨ It’s time to BLOOM unapologetically.
Come expecting transformation. Leave empowered to impact.
Because you were created… for such a time as this. 🌸
BLOOM is not just a conference—it’s a movement calling women to rise boldly into who God has created them to be. Rooted in the powerful reminder of Esther 4:14—“And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”—this experience is designed to awaken purpose, ignite faith, and activate destiny.
Get ready for an atmosphere charged with powerful workshops, life-changing messages and authentic sisterhood. Every session, every encounter, every moment is intentionally created to push you beyond fear, beyond doubt, and into divine alignment.
No matter your journey—whether you’re in a season of breaking, rebuilding, or becoming—there is something here for you. You are not here by accident. You have been positioned, called, and chosen for this very moment in time.
✨ It’s time to rise.
✨ It’s time to walk in authority.
✨ It’s time to BLOOM unapologetically.
Come expecting transformation. Leave empowered to impact.
Because you were created… for such a time as this. 🌸
Location
Lowcountry Conference Center
406 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC, USA
406 Sigma Drive, Summerville, SC, USA
Date & Time
July 31, 2026 6:30 PM
August 1, 2026 10:30 AM
August 1, 2026 10:30 AM
EARLY BIRD
VIP EXPERIENCE
(first 50 registrants by May 15th)
Includes:
Preferred Seating
VIP lounge
Bloom Photo Experience
Enhanced Swag Bag
Workshop Priority
Access to entire conference
VIP EXPERIENCE
(first 50 registrants by May 15th)
Includes:
Preferred Seating
VIP lounge
Bloom Photo Experience
Enhanced Swag Bag
Workshop Priority
Access to entire conference
GENERAL ADMISSION
Includes:
Swag Bag
Access to entire conference
$125.00
Let's Bloom!
Friday
07.31.26
5:30 pm
doors open & check-in
6:30 PM
event begins
Dinner included
07.31.26
5:30 pm
doors open & check-in
6:30 PM
event begins
Dinner included
PJ's, Petals & Purpose
Real Talk. Real Sisters. Real Moments.
Slip into your cutest pajamas and get ready for one of the most unforgettable moments of BLOOM.
PJ's, Petals & Purpose is where walls come down, laughter flows and real unfiltered conversations take center stage. This isn't just a chill session - it's a safe powerful space for women to connect, share, have fun and be refreshed in the presence of sisterhood.
Whether you come with your girls or meet new sisters in the room, you'll leave feeling seen, heard and empowered.
Come comfortable.
Come open.
Come ready to connect.
PJ's, Petals & Purpose is where walls come down, laughter flows and real unfiltered conversations take center stage. This isn't just a chill session - it's a safe powerful space for women to connect, share, have fun and be refreshed in the presence of sisterhood.
Whether you come with your girls or meet new sisters in the room, you'll leave feeling seen, heard and empowered.
Come comfortable.
Come open.
Come ready to connect.
BLOOM Brunch & Empowerment Experience
Agenda
Saturday, August 1, 2026
10:00AM
Doors, marketplace & registration open
11:00AM
welcome & Opening
11:30AM
bloom brunch experience
1:00pm
midday empowerment workshops
2:00pm
break (vendor marketplace, photo experience)
2:30pm
she blooms boldly fashion show
3:15pm
featured entertainment
3:30pm
keynote speaker
4:15pm
closing
BLOOM
Speakers & Facilitators
Speakers & Facilitators
Our dynamic speaker and workshop facilitators are more than just presenters - they are trailblazers, visionaries and vessels of transformation. Each woman brings a unique voice, powerful testimony and practical wisdom designed to meet you right where you are and propel you into your next level.
Through impactful sessions, you'll gain real tools for real life - covering faith, purpose, finance, business regimen, leadership, entrepreneurship and personal growth. These experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging and life-changing.
Expect to be challenged.
Expect to be stretched.
Expect to be activated.
Through impactful sessions, you'll gain real tools for real life - covering faith, purpose, finance, business regimen, leadership, entrepreneurship and personal growth. These experiences are designed to be interactive, engaging and life-changing.
Expect to be challenged.
Expect to be stretched.
Expect to be activated.
Gretchen D. Cooper
Keynote Speaker
Author of "The 4G Factor. Guts. Grit. Grind. Produces Greatness"
The South Carolina native coined the phrase with the belief that everyone is gifted with the traits to be great, but with gut, grit and grind, we maximize our potential and ability to transform lives. Gretchen is no stranger to adversity and
overcoming fears that are deemed challenging. Since her youth, she embraced challenges and questioned systems-leading to her adulthood passion for societal change, educational engagement and advocacy.
Presenting
Sponsor
Dr. Kenosha Gleaton
owner, the epicentre
Revered for her willingness to listen and praised for the love and concern she shows patients,
Board Certified OB/GYN, Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, has passionately served the Carolinas for well over a decade.
Dr. Gleaton, founder of The EpiCentre, values excellence and places top priority on her patients.
Board Certified OB/GYN, Dr. Kenosha Gleaton, has passionately served the Carolinas for well over a decade.
Dr. Gleaton, founder of The EpiCentre, values excellence and places top priority on her patients.
Workshop
Facilitator
Michelle Mapp
attorney at law
Michelle’s career in public service motivates the marrying of her unique community development finance experience with the practice of law to represent community voices in championing public policy for racial and economic justice.
Workshop
Facilitator
Facilitator
Varnita Jenkins
Speaker | educator
faith leader
faith leader
Rooted in the unchanging truth of God's Word, Varnita Jenkins is a woman of purpose, passion and perseverance. She is a wife, mother of two, daughter and friend - roles she embraces with grace and gratitude. A dedicated educator and Instructional Coach, Varnita has committed her life to lifelong learning and transformative leadership, both inside and outside the classroom. Whether speaking to educators, women of faith or emerging leaders, Varnita inspires others to embrace their divine identity, pursue purpose with intention, and trust God's process through every stage of life.
Workshop Facilitator
Charlenia Snider
the goal slayer
As the founder of The Goal Slayers Tribe, Lady Snider empowers women to crush their goals and live their best lives through motivation, support, and community.
Lady LaTashia J. Penick-Liferidge
Conference Host
Jessica Berry
Guest Psalmist
Dr. Jessica Berry is a passionate worship leader, speaker, and servant leader with a heart for creating spaces where others can encounter God authentically. She currently serves as worship leader at Conforming to Christ’s Image Church (CCI) in Orangeburg, SC. With a background in communication and leadership, she brings both depth and intentionality to worship. Her most recent single, The Well, was released in 2022. Jessica is committed to encouraging women to grow in faith, walk boldly in purpose, and live freely in God’s presence.
Hotels & Accommodations
The BLOOM Conference Host Hotel has been secured and we are READY for an unforgettable weekend!
Grab your room, call your girls and get ready to BLOOM together!
Rooms are LIMITED - don't wait.
Hilton Garden Inn Summerville
406 Sigma Dr.
Summerville, SC
Grab your room, call your girls and get ready to BLOOM together!
Rooms are LIMITED - don't wait.
Hilton Garden Inn Summerville
406 Sigma Dr.
Summerville, SC
BLOOM Vendor Marketplace
Thank you for your interest in becoming a vendor for BLOOM. We are excited to create a vibrant marketplace experience that supports and highlights businesses, local organizations and entrepreneurs. This conference brings together women from across the region for a powerful time of empowerment, connection and growth. We would love for you to be a part of it. For more information and to complete the application process, please click the vendor information button below.
Partner with Us!
We are seeking valued sponsors who share a passion for empowering women and strengthening communities. Your partnership will not only support a life-changing event but also provide your brand with meaningful visibility among a diverse and engaged audience.
By partnering with BLOOM, you are investing in growth, leadership and transformation in the lives of women who will, in turn, impact their families, communities and beyond.
By partnering with BLOOM, you are investing in growth, leadership and transformation in the lives of women who will, in turn, impact their families, communities and beyond.
We would be honored to have you as a sponsor and partner in this movement.
For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please complete the form or contact our Conference Director:
Lydia Milligan
843-484-3440 ext 103
[email protected]
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you to make BLOOM an unforgettable experience.
For more information or to secure your sponsorship, please complete the form or contact our Conference Director:
Lydia Milligan
843-484-3440 ext 103
[email protected]
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to partner with you to make BLOOM an unforgettable experience.