who we are

Bloom Creative is a woman-owned creative consulting agency based in D.C. and NYC. We transform ideas and businesses through captivating visual identities and strategic brand storytelling.

We believe in purpose-driven people, creators, and change-makers. Our collaborative consulting approach has empowered our clientele to stand out, connect with their audience, and achieve meaningful growth.

our values

community

We believe in uplifting our community by offering tailored creative services that lead to pathways of true success. We harness the power of collaboration with creatives, entrepreneurs, and businesses.

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purpose

Passion and purpose are central to our mission. Our consulting is intentional, in-depth, and purpose-driven and we are deeply committed to bringing client visions and stories to life.

equity

We provide and advocate for equal access and opportunity for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and orgs across industries, and we work to ensure our clients thrive as independent business owners.

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our clients have been featured in:

Logo of the Fifteen Percent Pledge with a circular design and text on a dark background.
Logo of The New York Times in blackletter font.
ESSENCE logo in bold black font
Cursive signature of the name 'Sherri' in white.
geometric pattern resembling a chandelier or intricate design
Crate & Barrel logo in black text
Person sitting on a chair wearing a rust-colored outfit, surrounded by green potted plants.

meet our creator

Ashley Edokpayi (she/her) is the Founder and Owner of Bloom Creative. With twelve years of professional experience in communications and storytelling, she leverages her expertise and cultural background to connect with purpose-driven businesses, amplify narratives, and build community.

Ashley holds a B.A. in Media Communications from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and M.P.S. in Journalism from Georgetown University. In her dynamic career journey, she has led various comms teams for social justice nonprofits, innovated national storytelling campaigns, crafted global narratives for United Nations convenings, and more. Her latest work focuses on serving BIPOC and women-owned nonprofits, businesses, and innovators through strategic consulting and creative branding.

Since launching Bloom Creative in 2020, Ashley has grown a scalable business as an emerging entrepreneur and has partnered with prominent organizations, including Grantmakers for Girls of Color and Well-Read Black Girl, while serving over 50 creators and small businesses nationwide. In 2024, Ashley was a nominee for the Black Women Marketers Entrepreneur of the Year award, recognized for her impactful agency client work. In her latest venture as the co-creator of DIASPORA Magazine, she continues to explore how shared experiences connect communities and shape cultural dialogue.

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