Welcome to The Bloom Umbrella

Founded by Kenyan-born Canadian author and resilience mentor Janepher Otieno, The Bloom Umbrella™ is a creative ecosystem dedicated to intergenerational flourishing. Through trauma-informed journaling, African diaspora storytelling, youth identity development, and financial literacy for families, we empower people to rise from survival to success — and ultimately to significance. Our programs meet people where they are and help them bloom where they stand. Whether through reflective journaling, youth storytelling adventures, community narratives, or practical wealth-building, The Bloom Umbrella™ is your companion on the journey toward wholeness.

Our mission is to nurture growth, empowerment, and innovation at every stage of life, creating spaces where individuals, families, and communities flourish. We attract changemakers, lifelong learners, socially-conscious families, and organizations seeking meaningful impact and sustainable transformation.

Growth

Where every story takes root and blossoms

Empowerment

Nurturing strength to rise beyond limits

Resilience

Standing tall, thriving through every season.

Innovation

Planting fresh ideas, cultivating brighter futures

Our Approach: The Cycle of Empowerment

🟤Educate: Through actionable programs and workshops 

🟤 Inspire: Via storytelling, journals, and creative expression (Bloom in Transit™).

🟤Empower: Through tools, mentorship, and community networks (Bloom Unbound™).

🟤Advocate: By creating equitable spaces for youth and families to thrive (Raising AVIGALO™).

Core Identity

🟤 Mission: To cultivate resilience, purpose, and opportunity by uniting programs that educate, inspire, and empower individuals, families, and communities globally.

🟤Vision: A world where every individual and family can move from survival to significance, embracing growth, storytelling, and legacy.

🟤Core Values: Growth, Empowerment, Innovation, Resilience, Community

Why The Bloom Umbrella™ Matters

The Bloom Umbrella™ is not just another initiative—it’s a holistic ecosystem where every program, branch, and resource is designed to address critical gaps in empowerment, financial literacy, resilience, and storytelling. We are building the map and the road.

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Our Differentiator:

Unlike standalone programs, The Bloom Umbrella™ unites multiple brands (AVIGALO, Bloom-a-Bean, Bloom Unbound, Bloom in Transit) under one cohesive, trusted ecosystem with measurable impact and global accessibility.

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Gaps We Address:

🟤Lack of integrated programs connecting education, emotional health, and creativity.

🟤Fragmented support networks for youth and families globally.

🟤Limited access to culturally relevant, trauma-informed, and purpose-driven tools.

Nelson Olson
Nelson Olson

Student

Edmonton

Janepher’s work helped me rediscover my strength. Before joining the Bloom Umbrella program, I felt uncertain and overwhelmed, but her guidance, clarity, and compassionate approach gave me the direction I desperately needed. Every session pushed me to grow, reflect, and rebuild my confidence. Thanks to the program, I’ve regained a sense of purpose, resilience, and belief in myself.
Anna Thompson
Anna Thompson

Mother

Calgary

Bloom-a-Bean transformed how my kids see money. As a mother, I wanted my children to develop healthy, confident money habits early, but nothing ever seemed to stick—until this program. The lessons are simple yet powerful, engaging, and perfectly designed for young minds. I’ve watched my kids become more responsible, more aware, and genuinely excited about saving and making smart choices. It has completely changed our family’s approach to financial learning.
John Obinna
John Obinna

Father

Vancouver

AVIGALO™ helped my teen come alive again. He was so addicted to gaming that it became a major concern, affecting his academic performance, social life, and overall wellbeing. He had become isolated and disconnected from everything that once mattered to him. Through AVIGALO™, he slowly regained balance, confidence, and genuine interest in the world around him. The transformation has been remarkable, and I’m deeply grateful for how this program restored his spark.