We couldn’t be happier that our Bloom event, a celebration of all things motherhood is back at Indianapolis Moms for the fifth year in a row! This popular event is a favorite for Indianapolis area mothers, women and parents. This event is to celebrate all mothers in every stage of motherhood. It is rare that we as moms can get time on our own, and Bloom is all about taking an afternoon off and getting away from the routine for a celebration that’s all about YOU.
Indianapolis Moms is known for producing high-quality events for Indy area moms, families and children! We look forward to seeing your family soon and also encourage you to join the Facebook Event Page for additional fun updates! And continue to check back for updated event sponsors!
Who :: All Indianapolis area moms, women, parents or moms-to-be {no kids, please, with the exception of young nurslings}
When :: Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Where :: Balmoral House, 10101 Hamilton Hills Lane, Suite 100, Fishers
TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
Ticket Options for Bloom 2021
Swag Ticket ($25) ::
- Admission into the event
- A Bloom Swag Bag that is valued at over $200 with TONS of goodies just for you!
- Five (5) giveaway tickets
General Admission Ticket ($10) ::
- Admission to event
- Three (3) giveaway tickets
Health + Safety Protocols
Your health and safety is our utmost concern. We will be following the guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, Indiana Health Department, Hamilton County Health Department and the Balmoral House.
- All attendees must wear a mask during the event
- Hand sanitizer and extra sanitizing will be available throughout the event
- There will be a limited number of attendees and tickets sold
- Vendors will be spaced out accordingly
- Venue outdoor space will be utilized
Bloom Nonprofit Partner
This year we are thrilled to collaborate with The Little Timmy Project as our Bloom nonprofit spotlight. The Little Timmy Project’s mission is to support women’s health and improve the maternal crisis in Indiana.
We will be collecting formula and diaper donations at this year’s event to provide to women that are in need within our community. For every donation, attendees will receive 2 extra raffle tickets for the event giveaways.
You can learn more about The Little Timmy Project here.
Bloom Speakers
Below is more information about each of our amazing Hot Talks speakers for this year’s Bloom event!
Moms in the Media
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Lindy Thackston anchors the Fox 59 Morning Show from 4 to 7 AM and is a stage 3 colorectal cancer survivor. She is also a public address announcer for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and mom to a kindergartener.
Lindy has spent more than 20 years as a news anchor for various stations across the country. She also spent many years as a pit reporter for the IndyCar Series, college football sideline reporter, and Indiana Pacers emcee. Lindy is married to Christian and they have a 5-year-old son Lachlan. They live in Indianapolis. Lindy was diagnosed with stage 3 rectal cancer in May 2020 and endured 5 surgeries, 25 rounds of chemo, and 15 rounds of radiation.
Nina Koehler is a certified doula and videographer serving central Indiana and surrounding communities with Blue Egg Birth Stories. She previously worked as an anchor and reporter for WISH-TV in Indianapolis, before pursuing her passion in birth work.
Nina lives with her husband Andrew and their four children Graham (8), Everett (6), Pierce (3), and Claire (11 months) in Danville. Also living with them is Nina's mom Deb, who helps fill the gaps with child care, a cute poodle named Lily, and an Italian Greyhound named Vita.
Nina is also working to open Selfie WRLD Indy this fall. It will be the area's first permanent selfie museum. She also enjoys volunteering at her church and her children's school, fitness, stand-up comedy, binging reality TV, and a good glass of wine.
Troy Washington is an Emmy award-winning journalist from El Campo, Texas. Over the last decade, she’s worked in the television news industry as an anchor, producer, and reporter in Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee before moving to Indianapolis to work for WRTV. She's a Prairie View A&M University graduate and former collegiate softball athlete. During her collegiate years, Washington acted as a founding member of 100 Collegiate Women of America — an organization that has spread beyond her alma mater. In 2018, she earned the distinction of top 40 under 40 from Prairie View A&M University.
She’s passionate about community service such as hosting a back-to-school drive in her hometown and providing college scholarships through her annual Juneteenth festival. When she isn't pursuing her passion as a broadcaster or connecting with the community she's spending quality time with her family.
She has a two-year-old daughter named Riley! Washington loves being a mommy, in fact, she has a podcast called Media Mommy that chronicles the joys and challenges of navigating motherhood while trying to lead a successful career in broadcast. The podcast also addresses tough issues such as getting in shape after baby, black maternal health, and postpartum depression. Media Mommy can also be found on apple podcasts.
Moms in Business
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Amanda McIlwain Hauser is an author, professional educator, contributing blogger, wife, and mother to eight little (and big) humans. But, what really sets her soul on fire is keeping magic a part of childhood, and that inspired her to create and write the Impish the Elf children’s book series. Amanda loves supporting, serving, and empowering women in her community as a board member of Women of Westfield. A military mama, Amanda also serves as the current president of the US Air Force Academy Parent Club of Indiana.
The first time Dr. Manasa Mantravadi found stainless steel on her dining table was as a child growing up in India. Fast forward to today, this mom/pediatrician turned entrepreneur is making it her mission to educate parents on the importance of using stainless steel instead of plastic for kids' dinnerware. Dr. Mantravadi was alarmed after reading the American Academy of Pediatrics report on the dangers of plastics in dinnerware. Its findings noted how chemicals in plastic disrupt children’s hormones, growth, and development. Their recommendation was to use stainless steel, just like Dr. Mantravadi’s family had used for generations in India. This led Dr. Mantravadi to start Ahimsa, the first colorful stainless steel dinnerware for kids that’s non-toxic and environmentally friendly. Ahimsa is a Sanskrit word for “avoiding harm.” It's the first oath she took as a physician and now it's the oath of her company. Ahimsa is the perfect mix of her love for children, medicine, the environment, and her Indian heritage.
Rachel Priddy is a Food Scientist by education, Beverage Scientist by experience, and Coffee Lover by necessity. She has two darling girls, two and five years old, who are the loves of her life. That is how she chose to name her business, Rose and Lois, after them.
Rachel left corporate America and has never looked back despite opening her coffee shop 24 hours after the pandemic-induced shutdown. Business has been a roller coaster, but incredibly gratifying. She loves people and is so enthusiastic to get to work with other women in business, moms in business, and other small business owners.
Rose and Lois' mission is to inspire, uplift, and bring delight to humanity through the vehicle of exceptionally crafted beverages served with promptness in a clean, beautiful setting.
Bloom Event Partners
A special thanks to these amazing partners for this year’s Bloom event!
Bloom Platinum Event Partners
Bloom Event Partners
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Bloom Experience Partners
Bloom Food Partners
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Swag Sponsors
All Bloom guests will be pampered and spoiled with a wonderful evening afternoon! In addition, 50 attendees who purchase Swag Tickets will receive a Bloom Swag Bag valued at over $200! Our Bloom swag partners offer products and items that are just for our moms.
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Giveaway Sponsors
What’s an Indianapolis Moms event without giveaways? Also, in exchange for bringing donations to assist The Little Timmy Project, you can earn raffle tickets to enter the below giveaways. Those in need win and local moms win … winning all around!
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Event Photography
All of the amazing photography at this year’s event is courtesy of Photography by Carissa Richwine. Carissa lives in Noblesville with her boyfriend, his son, and their dog. She is a social worker and spends her spare time behind the camera capturing special moments for people in Hamilton County and the surrounding areas.
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