About St John's BFF
“BFF” for us doesn't just mean best friends forever. It's bigger than anything we could have ever imagined. BFF for us stands for business, faith & friendship. This community was created by Jac Kalaher & Jessica Swearingen to provide a place to grow your small business, connect with women of faith and give everyone the opportunity for a community that lifts and supports each other.
MISSION DRIVEN
St. Johns BFF exists to amplify local businesses by connecting them to a wider, engaged audience—both online and in-person. We go beyond networking, creating intentional partnerships that build visibility, community, and purpose.
Through our Preferred Vendor program, 10% of proceeds are reinvested into local nonprofits doing vital work in St. Johns—so every connection made helps lift up the community as a whole.
BUSINESS
our goal is to help small local businesses & non-profits connect with their locals through socials, our preferred vendor directory, markets & fundraising.
FAITH
whether you have faith, or need faith, linking arms with abundant-mindset humans will guide you on the path to live your best life. ps 23
FRIENDSHIP
did you know loneliness is plaguing this world & is detrimental to your health? come hang with us and let’s leave those crappy stats at the door
Meet The BFFs
Jessica Swearingen
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Jac Kalaher
CO-FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Melissa Downey
CREATIVE DIRECTOR &
CHIEF PARTY OFFICER
Katy Lynch
DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Jennifer Faust
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
DIRECTOR
Kendal Cann
FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Casey Mrsny
COMMUNITY + DIGITAL SUPPORT HERO
AKA MELISSA 2.0