Feed Your Soul with Community

In March, during women's history month, we gathered 11 women who are making big impacts in our local community, and fed our souls.

We shared a meal, laughs, and stories as we reflected on what this year has brought, and what we need most in our communities.

Each of these 11 women are doing big things and showing up in (and for) their communities, and we can't wait to share how they can Feed Your Soul with Community! Read more below.

Feed Your Soul with Bridget Jones of Wildberry Farm + Market

"Bridget Jones is a wife, mom, "farmher," entrepreneur, creative, community builder, and all-around nurturer! Bridget's heart is to lift up small businesses and support the local economy, her passion is building a community around the farm. Her farming goals consist of mastering beekeeping, adding dairy goats to the farm, and teaching the community about sustainable agriculture. She believes farming is meant to be for the community."

✨ Fun Fact: "Outside of the farm, her interests include being by the water, swimming, kayaking or canoeing, fishing, or relaxing with a good book. She also enjoys baking and getting creative through various mediums."

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "Yoga Barn + Tribe Cycle are my go-to fitness classes. If I am looking for relaxation: SALT Welness is where it's at!"

Feed Your Soul with Lisa of Whole Health Design/Annapolis Juice Shop:

"I am a passionate holistic health coach, entrepreneur, and wellness advocate, dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health and live vibrant, sustainable lives. I use my unique approach to wellness, blending personalized nutrition strategies, cold-pressed juice and anti-inflammatory meal offerings, and mindset coaching to create lasting change. I am committed to not only transforming individual health but also actively contributing to the well-being of my community through education, resources, and my cold-pressed juice business, Annapolis Juice Shop. Through my work for the last 15 years, I aim to inspire others to embrace holistic health practices and create lasting impact, helping people thrive in mind, body, and spirit while fostering a more health-conscious and connected world. Imagine how wonderful and kind the world would be if we all took care of ourselves and others!"

✨ Fun Fact: "I’m beyond excited to share that my second book will be hitting shelves this year, and I’m gearing up to launch my podcast this spring—talk about big things ahead! With the heart of a teacher (I have a Master’s in Education and 15 years of experience teaching in the PG County school system before diving into entrepreneurship), I’m all in when it comes to sharing insights and tools about holistic health with my community. Knowledge is power, and I’m here to spread it far and wide!" ✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "I absolutely LOVE so many small businesses in our community! It is so hard to pick one! Lilac Bijoux, Mango + Main, Here.a.pop up shop, Fount & Flourish, ArtFarm, Magothy Therapy, Wildberry Farm and so many more are my faves."

Feed Your Soul with Ellen Lunay of HERE. a pop-up shop

"HERE. a pop-up shop is about to turn 13 & we have opened 50 brick & mortar pop-ups all over Annapolis. The shop features all LOCAL artists and makers in pretty much every category you can think of. We open 4x a year, seasonally, always with a new theme. This trending culture generates excitement and a unique shopping experience! We always create fun events & collaborations with other local businesses and each shop we give back to local nonprofits & organizations. Connecting people is my superpower. How lucky am I to bring together so many artists/creatives, customers, shop crew, restaurants and other small business owners in a fun, beautiful, inclusive boutique?!"

✨ Fun Fact: I love spending time with my family, friends and cats. I love to walk, do sunrise yoga and puzzles. Laughter is a key ingredient in my life, alongside bubbles and cheese. Spoiler alert: I love to shop, eat, drink, play, and explore locally in Annapolis, where I live & work, or wherever I visit. ✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "I have so, so, SO many favorite local businesses and shops - this is like asking who's my favorite child! haha But for clothing, jewelry and accessories my go-to is Lilac Bijoux. Fern has been part of the Annapolis community for 20 years!"

Feed Your Soul with Beth Kingston of The Kingston Home + Kingston Crafts "Beth is the owner of Kingston Crafts, a brand of papercrafting supplies that she created when she saw a huge gap in the market for products that reflect the world around us, not just the traditional crafter. Her collections are designed so people can see themselves reflected in their crafts and create projects that look like their families and community. Beth is also passionate about building community IRL (as the kids say) so she hosts in person events to bring together fellow creatives and to support women/minority owned businesses through her account The Kingston Home."

✨ Fun Fact: "Beth and her husband Don are pseudo-parents to seven midshipmen from the Naval Academy so Beth has become the world's foremost expert on 21 year olds. :)"

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "Beth is a HUGE HUGE fan of Wildberry and HERE...because they both "walk the walk" of uplifting and promoting other small business owners, making it affordable for those businesses to reach a larger audience. Looking for a gift? Want to treat yourself? Need to stock up on local snacks and beverages? Wildberry and HERE are one stop shops for whatever you need."

Feed Your Soul with Darin Michelle of AND Creative + ArtFarm Studios

"I was raised in Annapolis, and currently reside here as an artist, designer, and co-owner of ArtFarm Studios and AND Creative. I think my style makes me stand out - personal and artistic style. I'm changing the community by advocating for artists and connecting with younger generations to help inspire their love for and future in the arts."

✨ Fun Fact: "My business partner Alison and I will be debuting our own collection of art at AND Creative during the months of May and June called 'AND Created'."

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: New to You Consignment Shop

Feed Your Soul with Danie Minor of Dandelions Flower Stand

"Hi, I’m Danie Minor, owner of Dandelions Flower Stand! We’re a local flower business dedicated to connecting you with the best local flower farms. As we enter our fourth year in business, I can honestly say that my favorite part of what we do is being a part of so many special moments — birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and beyond. There’s something truly powerful about spreading joy through flowers, and I feel lucky to be a part of it. We service all of Anne Arundel Co. and Baltimore City and it's so special we get to be integrated into these communities through your everyday deliveries, workshops, weddings, and our flower stands!"

✨ Fun Fact: "I moved to Baltimore City about a year ago & had a really fun mural painted on my house by The Colorful Jess + Lynn Cipollone!"

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "I am a huge coffee drinker -- especially local coffee shops! You will often find me in Rise Up Coffee in Parole and in Baltimore you can always find me in Order & Chaos, Pitango and Kneads!"

Feed Your Soul with Bailey Feldman of Fount & Flourish

"Hey! Bailey Here, founder of Fount & Flourish, a women's social community and coworking space in Annapolis. I am also a small business consultant and leadership coach! I love creating spaces for women to gather and grow and care deeply about building up a village of support for women in Annapolis and beyond. I am a mom to three girls and so much of what I do is to create more opportunities for them in the future."

✨ Fun Fact: "My motivational pump-up song is Could Have Been Me by The Struts but we if you come over ABBA will most likely be on blast given my daughters obsession with all things Mamma Mia!"

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "So many! I feel so lucky to be in business in Anne Arundel and be a part of an amazing community of small business owners. But, some of my favorite and most visited are Forward Brewing, Curate, and Mason & Mayes!"

Feed Your Soul with Tiffany Ogunwuyi of Coco&Soy Candle Co.

"Hi, I’m Tiffany Ogunwuyi, owner and candle maker behind Coco&Soy Candle Co. I founded the brand in 2018 out of frustration with toxic, synthetic fragrance products. My vision was to create clean, high-quality fragrance products that make you feel good—inside and out. At Coco&Soy, we blend clean fragrance, thoughtful design, and exceptional quality. With over 60 unique scents, we offer wholesale, private label bulk orders, and custom-designed party favor candles for special occasions and events. Sustainability doesn’t have to be boring, so we craft products that are fun, modern, and bold. Our mission is to create a fragrance brand rooted in self-care, well-being, and sustainability. We aim to spark meaningful experiences and lasting memories—whether you’re lighting a candle for your first Friendsgiving or setting the tone for a productive work-from-home day. At Coco&Soy, we’re here to inspire emotion, ignite creativity, and bring serenity to your space."

✨ Fun Fact: "My favorite motto is, 'If there's a will, there's a way.' This simple yet powerful phrase has always resonated deeply with me. It serves as a constant reminder that with determination, creativity and perseverance, anyone can conquer their challenges and achieve their goals."

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "My favorite local place to shop is Savage Mill, a historic cotton mill complex in Savage, Maryland. It’s filled with charming and unique shops and restaurants that I absolutely love exploring. Throughout my journey, I’ve had the privilege of discovering so many talented makers and creators, and they’ve all become my favorite small businesses."

Feed Your Soul with Jami Hoffman of Jami Creates

"I'm Jami and creatively named my business Jami Creates, ha! I started on this journey 5 years ago and never looked back. My biggest goal with my business is create a community for people to connect, feel seen, and feel safe. My favorite phrase, which came out of a conversation with Bridget is, Be Kind It's Free. I want to continue to create products that spread joy and meet some really cool people along the way."

✨ Fun Fact: "I'm an extroverted introvert. I'd rather stay at home with my pup and binge Gilmore Girls and have a girl dinner consisting of charcuterie and espresso martinis."

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "I love shopping HERE. a pop up shop. They are perfectly timed for all your favorite holidays and there's always a wide collection of talented artists. It's best when done with a cup of coffee from Bean Rush, another favorite local spot."

Feed Your Soul with Heather Kolbe of Leia’s Treats

"Hi! I'm Heather & I make all-natural dog treats! I started Leia's Treats in November 2012 after experimenting with allergy friendly baking for my dog, Leia. We found out Leia was allergic to chicken, gluten, and grains and, at the time, we couldn't find any healthy and affordable treat options. With Leia's Treats, my goal is to bring healthy, all-natural, allergy-friendly treat options at an affordable price. I also partner with local Rescues to help raise funds and awareness through the sales of my Rescue Boxes."

✨ Fun Fact: "In addition to juggling all the hats of Leia's Treats, I'm married to the love of my life (together 15 years, married 8), the mom of two beautiful daughters (5 & 7), and have two 13 year old dogs, Leia & Deliah. Needless to say, there's never a dull moment in my life!"

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "Favorite Local Places: Coffee - RiseUp & Small Town Brews, Gifts - Coco&Soy, Jami Creates, Wildberry Farm + Market, Erin Dayhaw, HERE. a pop up shop, Tidal Salt, Self-Care - Charlie Rae Skincare, Mindful Moon"

Feed Your Soul with Colleen Bunker of Curate + Brown Mustache Coffee

"Along with rising our 4 sons, I run our two coffee shops - Curate Annapolis + Brown Mustache Coffee - with my husband, Joel! Creating spaces of peace + community make our little part of the world so much better. And really good coffee helps too!"

✨ Fun Fact: "I am an ENFJ, enneagram 7w8, and love a good time! I really, really love to drink coffee, read and garden…and I think pickled beets are delicious."

✨ Favorite Small Businesses: "Ceremony, Old Fox Books and Carlson's Thai!"

A big thank you to Rebecca McCoy Photography for capturing these photos!