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We were honored and excited to work with Brent Darden ("Think to Win" events) and bring some enlightenment to this season's festival with the "Winning With Laughter" panel.

It was a wonderful opportunity to also highlight talented women, of various backgrounds & whom we are very proud of, currently working in comedy.

Homegrown Headliner: Moneisha Williams
BCFKC SZN 2 Headliner: Talia Clay
BCFKC Selected Performer: Dr. Holly

You can watch the full panel and powerful insight on YouTube! (Link in bio)

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❤️🖤💚 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

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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

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TWO DAYS AWAY from Kansas City's first and Missouri's only comedy festival centering Black voices and Black joy, October 7th-11th!!!

Headliners:
Moneisha Williams (KCMO)
Damilola Apotieri (Nigeria)
Talia Clay (Chicago)
and a special Panel:
"Winning With Laughter"
hosted by Brent Darden

Featuring:
Nick Nichols (St. Louis)

BCFKC Selected Performers:
Flava Flavor Flavour, Dr. Holly, Tiffanee Lee, Ihea Inyama, Ronni Jay, August O'neal, Walter Battle, Red, Charrina Scott, SaVaughn Mcclaine, The Hil & I, Tiffany Michelle Foster, D Anthony, U People, Tyler Korso, The Black Card Experience

Locations:
The Gem Theater, Our Spot KC, Vine Street Brewing, Keystone Innovation District, Lifted Spirits Distillery, Outsiders Social Club, Velvet Freeze, The Bird Comedy Theater

Workshops:
10/9, 1pm-3pm, Comedy & Creative Writing
10/9, 5:30pm-6:30pm, Reparations on the Move
10/10, 10:30am-1:30pm, Playprov Ensemble*
*performs in Playprov showcase, 10/10, 7:30pm

Tickets:
$15 online, $20 at the door (cashless events)
Unless specified otherwise at free or PWYC

www.BCFKansasCity.com/tickets

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Church with the fellas!

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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.

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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

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Church was great today! God energy 🙌🏾💙🔥

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He applied for a job… and they didn’t have one for him. ( @haywoodm1 )

Then came one question:

“Why should we hire you?”

His answer was so powerful that the company went back to the board and created a position just for him.

That’s the power of knowing how to communicate your value when opportunity puts you in the room.

Dr. Marlon Haywood shares the story behind the interview and the answer that changed everything.

What would you say if someone asked you, “Why should we hire you?”

🎥 Think To Win Conversations
Conversations That Create Opportunities

#thinktowin #careerdevelopment #urbanmalenetwork #walkbyfaithnotbysight #chicagoentrepreneurs

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Legacy isn’t just what you leave behind. It’s what you build while you’re here.

I spoke with K Love The Poet @klovethepoet about legacy, community, and what it really takes for entrepreneurs and creatives to build an ecosystem of their own.

Because the goal can’t only be individual success.

How do we create opportunities for others?
How do we build stronger communities?
How do we turn our creativity, relationships, and resources into something that can outlive us?

That’s the conversation.

Think 2 Win Conversations
Conversations That Create Opportunities.

@klovethepoet × @kingenlighten

#Think2Win #Legacy #CommunityBuilding #klovethepoet #CreativeEntrepreneur

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Tickets on sale now!!! Link in my bio

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