Kellogg BMA Conference

🔑 BMAC got them KEYS, the KEYS, the KEYS 🔑

As we embark on our journeys, thinking of ways to differentiate ourselves in our future careers is key to ensuring long-term success. Whether we are breaking away from the mold by starting businesses, influencing change in spaces that promote our respective identities, or pivoting careers to align more with our passions, affirming yourself and your craft is essential to change on a grand scale.

This year at BMAC, we are engaging an interactive and visual panel of creative professionals in Media & Entertainment. We unpack how they have affirmed themselves in more unconventional spaces through storytelling expertise and honing their art. These featured speakers have activated a "No Ceilings" vision to tell meaningful stories to key stakeholders to drive authentic cultural transformation. 

Through this conversation, you will gain select tools to affirm yourself and pursue your goals relentlessly! Get those BMAC tickets now! 💜

Once Clipse dropped ‘Grindin’ back in ’02, lunch tables across America would never be the same again! Yet, as much as the iconic beat took school cafeterias by storm, it would take Clipse close to a year, performing non-stop around the country, to catapult their hit single mainstream 🚀. Like the song’s appellation, Clipse’s tenacity illustrates how essential grinding is to entrepreneurship; if you believe in your dream, you must find the courage to push through adversity to realize your dreams. 

With this understanding, we come together as a community to celebrate Kellogg entrepreneurs and their achievements, who are grinding at Kellogg areas AND driving a business venture. In a Lightning Talk format, we are championing Kellogg Alum Darius Grandberry (’12), Founder & CEO at Leagueswype, who is rising and breaking ceilings within the Sports Betting FinTech industry while also reaching back to empowering our four featured student entrepreneurs, who are aspiring to do the same within their respective industries 👏🏾. We are excited to celebrate:

- - Founder of 💃🏾
- - Founder of 📝
- - Founder of 🏠
- - Founder of 🥪

Whether you’re an entrepreneur seeking insights, a friend of a panelist showing support, or an ally supporting the cause, we encourage you to grab your tickets (2 meals + reception drinks included) and join us at BMAC this Saturday, October 29th to experience Ceiling Breakers in action AND bring ‘Ceiling Free’ spaces to life!

One time for the closing act! 👏🏾

We’re happy to welcome our closing keynote speaker, Dwight Hutchins, to the Hub for this year’s BMAC! Dwight is a dynamic global leader dedicated to helping clients transform their enterprises worldwide. At Accenture, Dwight spearheads the Consumer Goods strategy for the firm’s Asia Pacific clients. Dwight will armor the audience with critical tools and learnings to activate a “No Ceilings” environment in every space occupied. Grab your tickets now at the link in bio!

BMAC is quickly approaching on October 29th, and we need YOU there!

Meet Goldman Sachs investor & advisor Kimberly Marshall and Kellogg sustainability and social impact professor William Towns, the keynotes for our Venture Equity Fireside Chat. Both thought leaders embody the Conference's "No Ceilings" theme through their relentless pursuit of transforming corporations and communities through investment. Before Goldman Sachs, Ms. Marshall held strategic and investment advisor roles at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Uber. Dr. Towns has managed over $800 million in capital to reverse economic disparities and racial discrimination across the Chicago region throughout his career. We can't wait to engage our keynotes in a fascinating discussion about how they've broken the mold and pioneered impact in the investment realm. Get your tickets now at the link in bio!

Join BMA on October 29th for Kellogg's longest-running student-led conference! This 36th Annual Black Management Association Conference (BMAC) will be one of the most enjoyable and impactful yet! This year's theme, No Ceilings, pays homage to the legend Lil Wayne (IYKYK 😉). We'll be engaging an all-star lineup of Black trailblazers that have shattered ceilings in their respective industries through thought-provoking panels, keynote discussions, workshops, and live performances.  

Afterward, make that hotline bling at BMA's 🔥 Halloween party, Skary Hours – October's Very Own Drake Night. Drake Night is an open bar costume affair, so we encourage you to bring out a costume that will make "headlines." The night's best costume will guarantee a special prize; however, all other costumes are welcome! Take advantage of early-bird pricing until October 14th and receive a discounted Skary Hours ticket after purchasing a BMAC ticket. Find additional conference information and ticket links at the link in bio!

Happy Juneteenth family ❤️💚💛

Class of 2022. Your resilience and tenacity have been tested over these past 2 years. To earn your MBA during an era of immense change and uncertainty is remarkable.

Congratulations! You deserve all the praise 🙌🏾. Now go make your mark on this world and always remember that you’ll have your BMA family supporting you along the way 🖤💜

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Thank you for joining us for an amazing Black History Month celebration this week! 🖤 We are grateful for the laughter, education, support, and community we experienced this week.

We have one more special event for you, Night at the Apollo on 3/5 - be on the look out for more info 👀

Want to experience the Black Effect IRL? Curious about how culture meets branding? If yes, then the Black Effect Forum has got you covered! 💪🏽

Come join  on Feb. 18 | 12:15 - 1:15 PM as we celebrate the Black Effect in action with a fireside chat with  Lizette Williams (Kellogg ’07), Meta's very own marketing genius, followed by the inaugural Black Effect Award ceremony. We are proud to honor 🎉 .aku & 🎉who both were peer nominated by BMA and unanimously selected by Kellogg admin as students who deeply embody the Black Effect on campus and beyond! Secure your spot using the link in bio to experience this celebratory moment together with us. See you all there! 

BMA & WBA are excited to kick-off the month by spreading love and some friendly section competition through their Where's the Love? Valentine's Day Candy Gram Fundraiser. Their goal is to ignite the Kellogg community in spreading love by leveraging 🔥 hand drawn cards by the incredible .design. Visit tinyurl.com/BMAValentinesDay