Creativity is better together
Ember & Bloom is a free creative wellbeing community where freelance creatives come together to share ideas, find support, collaborate, and thrive.
Hey, I'm Nikki
I'm the founder and head creative cheerleader at Ember & Bloom, and I've been a freelance creative for 10 years, working as a product photographer and stylist.

Throughout my freelance journey, I've learned some key lessons. Creativity thrives in connection. But so often, we're doing this alone, figuring things out by ourselves, missing that sense of community and support that makes everything feel more doable (and way more fun).

I know what it's like to feel isolated on this journey. To struggle with finding the balance between achieving everything work-wise while trying to maintain healthy habits and actually take care of myself. To crave real conversations with an actual person.

That's why I created Ember & Bloom, a space for connection, support and wellbeing for freelance creatives by a freelance creative.
More about Nikki
What we do
What we do
At Ember & Bloom, we believe creativity and wellbeing go hand in hand.

Creativity thrives when you're supported, connected, and taking care of yourself. That's why I have created a space where both are valued equally.

This is a free creative wellbeing community where freelancers and business owners come together to support each other, not just in doing better work, but in taking care of themselves while doing it.

This is a space where you can say "I'm struggling" or "I need to rest but feel guilty" or "is anyone else feeling this?" and get real responses from people who genuinely understand. Where you can share your wins, work through challenges, and be honest about what you actually need, whether that's creative inspiration, accountability, or just permission to slow down.

We're here for the honest conversations about sustainable creativity, the genuine connections with other creatives, and the relief of knowing you're not alone on this journey.

You don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to show up, share honestly, and support others doing the same.

We'd love you to join us.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Who's it for? Glad you asked.

This space is made for freelance creatives and small business owners who:

✨ Crave real connection with people navigating the same creative life
✨ Are tired of the noise and performance of traditional social media
✨ Want a space to share honestly, the wins and the struggles
✨ Value collaboration and support over competition
✨ Are ready to stop going it alone and build community
✨ Want to nurture their creativity alongside others doing the same
✨ Care about creative wellbeing and sustainable practices

This might not be your thing if:

✨ You’re looking for a course, templates, or step-by-step business strategies
✨ You prefer working in isolation over connecting with others
✨ You’re just here to promote your services without genuine engagement
✨ You’re not comfortable being genuine and open
✨ You’re looking for a networking group, we want to dive deeper than that
✨ Your not interested in personal growth and wellbeing

JOIN EMBER & BLOOM
How it works
Step 1 - Join the community
Hit the link below to visit Heartbeat, our community platform. It's completely free to join , no credit card, no catch, just community!
Step 2 - Create your profile
Set up your profile and add a photo so we can get to know you. Introduce yourself to the community.
Step 3 - Dive in + Engage
Jump into conversations, ask questions, and connect with the community. The more you engage, the more you'll get out of this community.
This is a space for intentional growth, creative well-being, and meaningful connection. The more you show up and engage the more you’ll get out of it.

We’re here for the long game, the slow, steady kind of support that helps you stay inspired and grounded through all the creative seasons.
How it works
Step 1 - Join the community
Hit the link below to visit Heartbeat, our community platform. It's completely free to join , no credit card, no catch, just community!
Step 2 - Create your profile
Set up your profile and add a photo so we can get to know you. Introduce yourself to the community.
Step 3 - Dive in + Engage
Jump into conversations, ask questions, and connect with the community. The more you engage, the more you'll get out of this community.
This is a space for intentional growth, creative well-being, and meaningful connection. The more you show up and engage the more you’ll get out of it.

We’re here for the long game, the slow, steady kind of support that helps you stay inspired and grounded through all the creative seasons.