Passion Bailey was born and raised in Sacramento Ca. Raised by her mother who cleaned houses, she had a less than privilege childhood. Growing up, her mother shopped at all the local thrift stores where Passion developed her love for books. Passion used reading and writing as therapy in troubled times. Taking that practice with her into adulthood, in 2012, she created The Crystal Bowl Book Club to spread the joy of reading and to build friendships with others who love books. After participating in several community engagement events and educational workshops focused on literacy, Passion realized how illiteracy affected her family and it was a major factor in several obstacles during her childhood including poverty. Passion continues to give back to her community and hopes Hidden Gems Thrift Store will provide families with opportunities, inspiration and quality items at affordable prices.
Passion is also the CEO and founder of Crystal Bowl Literary Group a not for profit organization, President and founder of Crystal Bowl Book Club, Co-founder and Chief organizer of Nubian Empowered Women, a mentoring program for young girls of color and Books and Brunch, a family literacy program. She is apart of a network of leaders and organizations that are trailblazers in the community.
Passion successfully organizes and facilities monthly workshops and community service events. She has donated thousands of books to families, communities and organizations.
In 2013, Passion joined the Greater Sacramento Urban League Young Professional as secretary elect. She lead the 2013 Children’s Book Drive with Roger Dickinson and was the co-creator of Reading Day which still exist til this day and is lead by the Greater Sacramento Urban League Young Professionals.
In 2014, Passion Joined the Sacramento Black Book Fair as a founding partner/supporter and the chief organizer of the Sacramento Black Book Drive.
2015, Crystal Bowl Book Club partnered with Voice of the youth. Together they have founded and coordinated several community programs.
2016, Passion started Crystal Bowl Literary Group to further her efforts to promote literacy.
2019, Opened thrift store