Bailey Feldman, owner and founder of Fount and Flourish, is another standout local entrepreneur who creates an intentional feminine space for women to work and connect. Bailey has a vision of showcasing women’s strengths and giving them a safe community to focus on their whole selves.
Hailing from South Florida and now residing in downtown Annapolis, Bailey lives with her husband, three young daughters, a dog and four chickens; what she calls her wild, beautiful mess. She has an environmental science background but pivoted careers a few times throughout her journey. She found that she enjoyed bringing people together.
While working in programming and consulting, she learned how to structure customer events, as well as train and coach others. She was one of the first in her office to have a baby and upon returning from maternity leave, she realized she loved coaching and mentoring the women on her team, specifically preparing them for leave and re-entering work.
She then shifted her career focus to supporting women. During the pandemic, Bailey saw many people lose their community and sadly watched women leave their jobs. She started Fount and Flourish in 2023 to rebuild the village that was lost.
Creating Community
“I needed to fill a void and create a special space and community for women,” Bailey said. “I had the time and was able to take a risk to fix this problem and fill the gap. I call it a revolution, a disruption of the industry. It is truly about being brave enough to shake up the status quo.”
Fount and Flourish was designed solely with women in mind. “Fount – the spaces we gather and Flourish – the way we grow.” Membership options include a variety of tiers featuring different perks and services. They offer training, consulting and coaching packages, as well as a like-minded social network of other women business owners seeking community. The Fount offers a beautiful space for women to support each other and gain inspiration.
Coaching and consulting services are private sessions with Bailey.
“I coach women at all levels in their career,” she said. “But I really love working with entry level, young moms, and those preparing for maternity leave.”
Gaining Confidence
The Fount is referred to as a place that nourishes the female mind, body, and soul. Each month, specially selected events are built around these three elements. Members have access to events such as yoga, headshot day, and happy hours. A new Master Your Moxie 12-week program also gives members an opportunity to gain confidence and learn new skills towards taking the next big steps in their journeys. A Member Meet and Mingle event will occur on May 15th for those who may be interested in visiting The Fount to learn more about joining. RSVP here.
With her business only a year old, the acceptance and excitement from the community is already breaking Bailey’s goals.
“We had a goal of just 25 members at our launch last year,” Bailey said. “We are already at 65 members! It is really beautiful to see this community we built.”
Bailey hopes to add more space next year and would also like to have a professional center with a childcare option. Her goals are to increase membership and raise awareness that Fount and Flourish exists in the community. With more members, she can invest in more programming and spaces to meet more needs. She is also looking to expand locations with professional hubs outside of Baltimore and into Northern Virginia.
“I want to create a world for my three little girls, where they have options and opportunities,” Bailey said. “I’m setting an example for them and paving the way to make their path a little wider. My vision is to create more space for the women who come after me. I believe in creating and maintaining this space for women to explore what’s possible and make decisions with clarity and confidence—no matter what life throws our way.”
These three women are examples of true work ethic and dedication to women in business. They are assets to our local community and shining representations to women like me, writing articles at 11:03 p.m., and of the many women around the world working hard to succeed as entrepreneurs.
Photography by Dunks Photography