About WELM
A shared home
for purposeful ideas.
WELM stands for Word, Entertainment, Media and Life. It is a developing group bringing distinct ventures together around the ways people think, connect and experience the world.
Each venture has its own identity. Each contributes to a broader purpose.
Our approach
Start with people.
Build with purpose.
We begin with a question: what could make an experience more meaningful, accessible or worthwhile?
That question connects our interests in publishing, entertainment, leisure and learning. WELM provides a common direction while allowing each venture to develop its own audience, partnerships and way of working.
Our current work is focused on developing the ideas, relationships and practical foundations needed to bring those ventures to life.
Founder
Gbola Balogun
Writer and entrepreneur Gbola Balogun brings together an interest in ideas, society and the possibilities of everyday life. WELM gives those interests a practical home through ventures in culture, media and experiences.