Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an award-winning entrepreneur, executive leader, and founder of Build It Boldly, a media and leadership development company equipping people to pursue the inner and outer work that shapes how they show up for their lives, teams, and the world. Previously, she founded Grant Blvd, becoming the first Black woman to lead a certified B Corp in the U.S. fashion industry, and Blk Ivy Thrift. She currently serves as Vice President of Social Impact at Fitler Club and Executive Director of the Fitler Foundation.

She is the author of the award-winning book Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact, The Leader’s Work, and a columnist with Philadelphia Magazine. Finally, she is a three-time honoree among Philadelphia’s “150 Most Influential.” Her work challenges leaders to reject conformity, build with integrity, live with morality, and remain open to what’s yet possible.