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King Enlighten (BRENT DARDEN)🎙

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I teach entrepreneurs how to develop stories that sell, increase brand awareness and attract more clients.
Founder @thinktowinevents
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What if your greatest asset isn’t your circumstances… but the story you’re willing to turn into purpose?

If this resonates with you, share it with someone who’s standing at their own turning point.

PersonalDevelopment EntrepreneurMindset ChicagoToTheStage KansasCity ThinkToWin
Brent Darden King Enlighten Les Brown

#theturningpoint #publicspeaker #storytellingforbusiness #keynotespeakers #entreprenuermindset by @kingenlighten

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2 months ago

SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY.
With @officialchairmanfredhamptonjr

Every movement begins when someone recognizes what others are overlooking.

The question is: Can you identify the phenomenon happening in front of you, understand the moment, and organize around an idea powerful enough to make the action and the design matter?

Behind the scenes at the Hampton House with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr., discussing organization, opportunity, and what it means to recognize the moment you’re standing in.

Full interview coming soon: Seize the Opportunity.

Chicago Voices & Partnerships are necessary.

Stay tuned.

#seizetheopportunity #fredhampton #hamptonhouse #BlackLeadership #blackeducators by @kingenlighten

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A huge congratulations to Toastmasters 22 on reaching an incredible 5-year milestone ✨

And a special shoutout to Brent (@kingenlighten), President of our Toastmasters District 22 chapter, for taking 1st place at Junction City 👏🏾

Your dedication and excellence continue to set the standard and inspire everyone in the room.

Brent’s wins are proof that this is what happens when you invest in your voice.

If you’ve been thinking about building confidence, sharpening your communication skills or stepping into a leadership role, then this is your sign.

Join us at Toastmasters at the link in bio 🎤

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#heartlandblackchamber #publicspeaking #communicationskills #beconfident by @kingenlighten

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7 months ago

The right connection can change your direction, but preparation determines what happens next.

@octobertheking , @therealtechn9ne , and I have different journeys, but there’s a common lesson in each of our stories: Relationships create access. Vision creates alignment. Action creates results.

Success isn’t just about who you know. It’s about what you’re prepared to do when opportunity presents itself.

Build genuine relationships. Develop your skills. Create your own opportunities.

#OctoberLondon #TechN9ne #BrentDarden #Networking #Entrepreneurship PersonalDevelopment by @kingenlighten

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Happy #winningwednesday 😎✨

Excellence doesn’t just arrive when you discover your talent and religiously work at your craft. No!

Excellence extends itself beyond the first step of God’s given gift into a greater service to others.

In my personal opinion, that’s being God like.

Matthew 23:11 (KJV)
11 But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.

#kcchiefs #blackexcellence✊🏾 #beyondthegame
#lawrencetaylor by @kingenlighten

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“The value of knowledge is to use it.”
Marcus Garvey

Some of the greatest wealth we can access is knowledge, meaningful relationships, and the wisdom to turn resources into results.

@19_keys brings conversations about ownership, technology, independent thinking, and building with purpose. His platform connects voices across business, culture, and innovation, opening our minds to what we can create.

@officialchairmanfredhamptonjr brings living history, political education, and experience in community organizing. His work connects generations, preserves lessons, and reminds us that knowledge carries a responsibility to serve.

Their perspectives offer Kansas City an opportunity to connect what we know about our history with what we need to build for our future.

That is why I’m working to bring this conversation here through Think To Win Events.

OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR ASSETS. OUR FUTURE.

Carry the history. Create the future.

Kansas City, what would you ask 19 Keys or Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. if you were in the room?

Comment your question and share this with someone who should be part of the conversation.

Brent Darden | King Enlighten

#19keys #chairmanfredhamptonjr #kansascityentrepreneur #thinktowinevents #kingenlighten by @kingenlighten

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What if the story you’ve lived holds the key to the doors you’re meant to open?

Your story has value. Your craft gives it power.

Marlon Wayans. DC Young Fly. Brent “King Enlighten” Darden.

Different paths, united by creativity, storytelling, and the commitment to developing a voice that opens doors.

Turn your experiences into lessons, your lessons into assets, and your work into legacy.

What do you want your story to make possible?

#brentdarden #kingenlighten #marlonwayans #dcyoungfly #storytellingmatters by @kingenlighten

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6 days ago

❤️🖤💚 Winning With Laughter Panel 💚🖤❤️

🗓️ Saturday, October 10
⌚4:30pm Doors 5pm-6pm Show
📍 Keystone Innovation District

🎟️Tickets:
Registration Requested, Donations Accepted
(BCFKC is a cashless event, card, venmo & cashapp payments at the door. Venues may accept cash, inquire with the venue)

Host: Brent Darden ("Think to Win" events)
Panelists: Talia Clay, Dr. Holly & BCFKC Homegrown Headliner Moneisha Williams by @kingenlighten

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Last night at the @heartlandblackchamber with @toastmastersofficial District 209, I received a certificate of appreciation during our toastmasters open house gathering.

Thank you to my brother and our President Brent Darden @kingenlighten for the kind words and acknowledgment. I appreciate you bro and all that you do! Thank you for your continued leadership and guidance as the President of Toastmasters at the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce.

Shoutout to Vice President of Education Brittany Manney @blashedink for capturing the footage and all that you do!

Thank you all from yours truly,

Adrian Haliburton, Vice President of Public Relations taken in Heartland Black Chamber Of Commerce by @kingenlighten

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10 days ago

We are so glad Brent Darden of Think to Win events will be hosting our "Winning with Laughter: Working in Comedy" panel!

Come see it on Saturday, October 10th, 5pm at Keystone Innovation District!

More about him:
Brent “King Enlighten” Darden is a speaker, communication strategist, and founder of Think To Win Events. He brings energy, curiosity, and purpose to conversations with artists, entrepreneurs, and influential voices, including Marlon Wayans, 19 Keys, Dr. Umar Johnson, Derrick Grace II, and Dr. George C. Fraser. His background also includes work through the Les Brown Institute. Through workshops, coaching, and professional development, Brent helps entrepreneurs and professionals package and present their offers, strengthen their speaking and storytelling skills, and improve their sales communication. As an event host, he draws out the stories behind the talent, connecting audiences to the experiences and lessons that shape each guest’s journey. taken in Keystone Innovation District by @kingenlighten

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17 days ago

We will see you next week!

Get your tickets!
$15 online

New this SZN are wristbands!
Weekend Pass $50
Access to all shows, events & after parties
VIP Pass $75
Access to all shows, events & after parties AND the Private Kickback on Sunday, October 11th

We are still accepting volunteer sign-ups as well!

www.bcfkansascity.com/submissions
www.bcfkansascity.com/tickets taken in Kansas City, Missouri by @kingenlighten

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Leadership becomes more powerful when conversation turns into collaboration.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Kansas City, Kansas Mayor Christal Watson and discuss civic leadership, education, strategic collaboration, economic opportunity, and what it takes to create meaningful development in our communities. There is power in bringing different perspectives to the same table and asking one question: How do we move our communities forward together?

The work continues. 🏛️📚💼

#kansascity #kck #civicleadership #economicdevelopment #educationmatters📚 by @kingenlighten

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