From the community
Found Fam Stories
Real people. Real dreams. Real moments.
Welcome to the Found Fam.
A community built for the dreamers, the doers, the late bloomers, the restarters, the empty nesters, the "I'm finally choosing me" crew, and anyone who's ready to live life with intention again.
You're here because something in you is awakening — a desire for more joy, more courage, more adventure, more YOU. And this space was created for exactly that.
A Note from the Founder
Found Fam,
If you're reading this, you're already part of something special.
This community was born from a season of rediscovery — a time when I had to relearn who I was, what I loved, and what it meant to choose myself again. I didn't find those answers all at once. I found them in moments — small, unexpected, beautifully ordinary moments that reminded me that life still had magic waiting for me.
- A walk through a neighborhood I'd never explored.
- A seed pressed into soil.
- A paintbrush dipped into color.
- A plane ticket to somewhere that made my heart beat differently.
Those moments stitched me back together.
And now, this space — our space — exists so you can find your moments too.
The Found Fam is for the curious, the creative, the brave, the healing, the hopeful. It's for anyone who's ready to explore again — whether that means trying a new hobby, discovering a local gem, or stepping into a new country for the first time.
Here, we celebrate the big leaps and the tiny wins.
We honor the chapters that shaped us and the ones we're stepping into.
We explore, we grow, we cheer each other on.
We find ourselves — together.
Wherever you are in your journey, I'm grateful you're here.
You belong in this community.
You belong in this story.
And I can't wait to see what you find next.
With love,
Salima
Founder & CEO, Bucket List Found
Why We Exist
Life has a way of pulling us in a thousand directions — careers, family, responsibilities, expectations. Somewhere along the way, many of us forget the version of ourselves who once dreamed boldly, loved deeply, and believed anything was possible.
The Found Fam is where you find that version again. Here, we honor the moments that shape us, the chapters that change us, and the courage it takes to begin again — at any age, any stage, any season.
What You'll Find Here
This community is built on connection, storytelling, and shared transformation. Inside the Found Fam, you'll experience:
- Inspiration that reminds you to live boldly
- Challenges that gently push you out of your comfort zone
- Travel stories that spark your sense of wonder
- Bucket list wins that we celebrate together
- Behind-the-scenes honesty that makes you feel seen, not judged
- A supportive community that cheers for your growth
Whether you're checking off a lifelong dream, rediscovering yourself after a major life shift, or simply learning to choose joy again — you belong here.
Story Categories
Find Your Story
Tap a category to filter stories below
Polaroids from the Found Fam — first solo trips, first passport stamps, and the small yeses that changed everything.
Lisbon, alone, on purpose
Lisbon, Portugal
My first solo trip. I cried at the airport, ate too many pastéis de nata, and met four strangers who became friends.
Maya R.
The sunrise window seat
Over the Alps
I booked the cheaper seat anyway. The sunrise over the Alps was the best decision I made all year.
Daniel K.
Choosing myself, finally
Olympic Peninsula, WA
A week alone in a tiny cabin. No itinerary. I came back a different person — quieter, kinder, mine.
Priya S.
What It Means to Be Found
Being "Found" isn't about having everything figured out. It's about choosing to show up for yourself. Choosing to explore. Choosing to grow. Choosing to live with intention, curiosity, and courage.
It's about remembering that you're not late. You're not behind. You're right on time — and becoming the version of YOU you've been missing.
Your Journey Starts Now
You're home now — and your next chapter starts here.