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Speaking


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Speaking


 Kendra Bracken-Ferguson is a sought after award-winning speaker, moderator and host.


Signature Topics: 

GroceryShop Mainstage Keynote 2023

  • Self Actualization: Finding Your Zone of Genius

  • Living Forward: The Intersection of Entrepreneurism 

  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Beauty and Wellness Industry 

  • Brand Building and Brand Voice 

  • Influencer Marketing

  • Venture Capital and Fundraising 

 

Represented by Harry Walker Agency

 
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Upcoming & Recent Events


Upcoming & Recent Events


March 2024

Succeeding with Social Commerce and Creators | Shoptalk

Sustainable Lifestyle Products: A Conversation with Change Makers | U.S. Soy at SXSW

Think Like a Female Founder: The Unique Perspectives of Women-Led Businesses | INC. Magazine

Building Your Brain Trust | Adelphi University

February 2024

Investor Relations and Scaling | Boss Women Media

Mastering Fundraising And Partnership: A Guide For Black Women Entrepreneurs | Forbes

InsideLINES Podcast Live Super Bowl Show | InsideLINES Podcast

January 2024

Community & Counsel: Building Your BrainTrust | The Southern Coterie

How Do We Bring More Sustainable Innovation And Consciousness To Our Clients? | The BOARD

Start, Grow, and Accelerate Your Brand with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | Female Founder Collective

Innovating Inclusivity: Exploring Pinterest's Inclusive AI for a Positive Online Space | TheAList & Pinterest

  • Forbes BLK Summit: The Future of Black Entrepreneurialism: Convening Culture, Creativity, and Community - Looking Good: The Reinvention (and Ownership) of Black Beauty | Forbes BLK Summit

    Black Executive Leadership Program - Fireside Chat: Sponsorship | Black Executive Leadership Program

    The Beauty of Success with Kendra Bracken Ferguson | Fashion Scholarship Fund: Virgil Abloh 'Post-Modern' Scholars Virtual Seminar

    How to Form the Brands of Tomorrow Through Innovation | Discovery Show West

    Entrepreneurship and Career Pathways | Black Cultural Center Alumni Speaker Series at Purdue University

    "Finding Your Zone of Genius" | Spirit of Hospitality Summit at Purdue University

    The Beauty of Inclusivity: Redefining the Industry | CEW DE&I Virtual Panel

    The Beauty Matter Next Summit: Identifying The White Space: Where Investors Are Looking for the Next Beauty Unicorns | The Beauty Matter

    Famous Amos: Ingredients For Success Think Tank 4 Part Podcast Series | Famous Amos

    Make it Personal: The Power of Brands that Understand Individuality | Groceryshop 2023

    The Beauty of Success: How BrainTrust is Helping Founders Start, Grow, and Accelerate Sustainable Brands of the Future | Black in Ecommerce

    Not All Money is Good Money | Black Women Making Millions Academy

    Toast to Wealth: Diversity in Finance Virtual Panel | Palm Tree

    Empowered Money | Los Angeles Business Journal

    Allure Magazine: CurlFest | Allure Magazine

    Buying Beauty: The Evolution and Influence of Black Entrepreneurs in the Multi-Billion Dollar Beauty Industry | United States Black Caucus National Conference

    How to Fund Your Business Growth with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | Entreprenista Podcast

    Entreprenista Spring 2023 Virtual Pitch Competition | Entreprenista

    A Conversation on Authenticity + Access From 5 Female Founders | Flex Summit

    WIN Summit 2023: The Future is Female | WIN

    The Forefront of Livestreaming and Shoppable Video | Shoptalk

    Live Masterclass at LinkedIn with Jamé Jackson | LinkedIn

    Entreprenista 100: Leveling Up the Secrets to Scale | Entreprenista

  • From Hustle to Revenue Keynote | LashCon 

    You Are the Center of Your Brand | McKinsey Next 1B Speaker Series

    How to Form the Brands of Tomorrow Through Innovation | Discovery Show West

    How to Disrupt an Industry | BeautyMade 

    Emcee | D2C Summit

    Opening Keynote | Discovery Show West

    Building a More Inclusive Brand | GroceryShop

    The Evolution of Marketing Tools | Liquid I.V. Marketing Summit

    Judge | Beauty Matter NEXT Awards

    Host | Founders House @NOLA

    Cantu Elevate Fireside Chat | Founders House @NOLA

    Attracting Investors | FounderMade Discovery Show at Spring Studios, NY

    How to Win In The Digital Space | FounderMade Discovery Show at Spring Studios, NY

    Your Future Self | Purdue Women's Leadership Conference Keynote

    Succeeding on Fast-Growing Marketing Platforms: Social, Livestreaming and Beyond | Shoptalk Europe

    Redefining Influencer Marketing For Big Wins | The WIE Suite Masterclass

    "You Good, Sis?" | Brown Girl Jane, The Check-In

    Fireside Chat with Cate Luzio | Luminary Speaker Series

    Growth for Women Entrepreneurs | Breakfast At The SoHo House NYC

    Making Diversity Happen | It's A Matter Of… Podcast

    Finding Your Customers: Tips for Success | Pledge LA Webinar 

    Michigan Fashion Media Summit | Forbes

    The State of Black Beauty | Harvard Alumni or Black Advancement

    EP. #1566 Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: Joy As a Compass | 33 Voices

    2015 Forbes Reinventing America The AgTech Summit | All American Speakers

    Building Brands With High Consumer Engagement | Vestar Capital Conference

    Closing the Gap and Supporting Black Women in Business | DealmakeHers

    #44 - Influence x I Also: Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | I Also Podcast

    Data Driven Pitch Competition | Clearco

    Live Highlighting Current Initiatives and Actionable Lessons Learned from Founders | Female Founders Collective Linkedin Series

    Black is Beautiful: Celebrating Black Endeavors in Beauty | Harvard Business School Conference

    Accessing Capital as a Black Woman Entrepreneur | Luminary Black Entrepreneur

  • Modern Day Wife x Female Founder Collective's "No Limits" Digital Event | The Modern Wife

    The Gotham (Womxn Owning It) x Comcast NBCUniversal (Female Founders & Funders) Fireside Chat | Gotham, Comcast NBC

    Brand Building: A Conversation with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | WIIM

    Kendra Bracken-Ferguson: Telling Your Brand Story | Ideas Elevated

    BlogHer Visionaries 22 For 2022: Measuring Up What We Thought We Knew | BlogHer

  • groupTHINK Podcast Ep 004 | Troy Skincare

    CEO Fireside Chat: Straight Talk in a Changing World | Diversity MBA Media, Bold Business

    Coming Together to rē•spin Everything You Thought You Knew | Female Founder Collective, VISA, What's Next Fest: She's Next by VISA

    Turning Fear into Faith with Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | The Suga

    CENTER STAGE: A Fundraiser's Guide to Radical Philanthropy in 2020 & Beyond | CCS Fundraising

    re•spin: In Conversation with Halle Berry and Kendra Bracken-Ferguson | Advertising Week 2020

    The Pivot: Turning Lemons into Lemonade | BlogHer, SHE Media

    Diversity and Inclusion Panel | DealmakeHers

  • TotalBeauty.com Continues Popular Beauty Industry Mixer Series on Sept. 16 | Business Wire

    BE Conference 2018 | SXSW

    Women in Media LA 2018 | World Forum Disrupt

    Drowning in Data, Starving for Insights at Fairmont Manchester CD | SXSW

    NYC CDO Summit: “Successful Digital Transformation Strategies Across Sectors” | Columbia University (CDO Summit)

  • Careers: Using Your Blog as a Career & Sales Springboard | TX Style Council Bloggers Conference

    Tory Burch Foundation Mentoring Event | Tory Burch Foundation

    New York Women in Communications: New Digital Trends in 2013 | Social Media Week 2013

    START ATL: GROW Your Digital Business | START ATL

    “The Beauty of Social Media: It Delivers | Cosmoprof North America Conference

    Unicorns, SEO, and other Myths: A Communicator's Guide to Search Engine and Digital Media Visibility | Kellen Communications

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Past Events


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My Zone of Genius


My Zone of Genius


CARPE DIEM

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CARPE DIEM 〰️


A ZONE OF GENIUS is something described by psychologist Gay Hendricks in his book The Big Leap.

For me, ZONE OF GENIUS is derived from self-actualization and my perception of myself through my own lens versus how others may see me. Do they see me as someone who lives with integrity or does my external persona not match who I believe I am intrinsically? My ZONE OF GENIUS is that sweet spot where I stand confidently in what I am delivering, and steadfastly on where I am going.  I have deep clarity on how I want to show up and in the love beams that reside in me radiating my truest light, form, and purpose:  I am a person, a leader, a partner, a mom, a daughter, a colleague, and a friend. 

Directions: Fill in your answers to each question. This exercise is about clarifying your Zone of Genius to push to Your Future Self. This is not a time to be shy, timid or scared; be courageous and bold. Go for it. Write and Release. Once complete, we will email your responses so you can continue to activate Your Zone of Genius.