Leadership Brainery, Inc.

Come hear from our founders and Simmons University President, Dr. Wooten!

?? Next stop...Nashville! Learn more & spread the word about our upcoming HBCU event in collaboration with Fisk University's Office of Career Planning and Development and Rotaract Club. Get ready to turn up the heat ?? on your future! "Degrees of Success: Pathways to Grad School" is coming to Fisk on March 26th, offering a comprehensive exploration of graduate school opportunities. We're diving into interactive stations covering: ?? Resume building ?? Professional development & networking ?? Standardized testing for graduate school ??? Exploring what type of school is for you ??? Career planning temperature check Listen to a lively fireside chat featuring industry professionals and learn more about Leadership Brainery's free graduate school readiness programs. Bring your laptop and a copy of your resume to maximize your experience at our hands-on stations. Plus, you'll have the chance to win exciting prizes in our raffle! This event will take place at Jubilee Hall, in the Appleton Room, on Wednesday, March 26th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. RSVP is required to attend. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dGAu3VbH

Huge thanks to members of the Black Student Union at Harvard Kennedy School for making Leadership Brainery a stop on their Black Policy & Culture Trek! We enjoyed sharing how we created a sustainable organization in this challenging sociopolitical climate and our belief that advanced education and thriving careers are a primary gateway for underrepresented communities to create and use generational prosperity for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Morehouse, Spelman, and Clark Atlanta students: get ready for grad school! Join us for "Beyond the Yard: Equipping the AUC for Graduate School Success" on Tuesday, February 25th, from 5:00–8:00 PM at Morehouse's Bank of America Auditorium. This event is designed to help you navigate the graduate school application process with confidence. We've got you covered with: · An inspiring keynote speaker · A dynamic conversation with Leadership Brainery's founders, Derrick Young Jr. and Jonathan L. Allen, and an opportunity to learn about LB's free graduate school readiness programs · An expert panel representing law, medicine, business, and the social sciences · A networking reception to connect with professionals in your field of interest Plus, two lucky students will win a $250 scholarship! To enter: 1. Follow @leadershipbrainery on Instagram 2. Share our event post on your IG story 3. RSVP for the event: tinyurl.com/beyondtheyard The deadline to enter is Monday, February 24th, at 12:00 PM ET. Winners will be announced at the event and must be present during the scholarship announcement to be eligible. Atlanta-area professionals: Want to share your industry expertise and connect with prospective graduate students? Join us for the networking reception from 7:30–8:30 PM (or attend the whole event, if you're available!). Reach out to Nicole Rodriguez-Rowe, Assistant Director of Strategic Alliances, at [email protected] to confirm your attendance and receive logistical information. This event is part of Leadership Brainery's initiative to create equitable access to graduate schools for students at HBCUs. Shoutout to our amazing HBCU Ambassador intern, DayMond Johnson for all his hard work in planning this event as part of his internship with LB. #GraduateSchool #AUC #Morehouse #Spelman #ClarkAtlanta #HigherEducation #Networking #Scholarship

Whether you already have an interview scheduled with MIT Sloan or are jotting down notes for later, Terrell Williams, Ed.D., associate director of diversity recruiting for Admissions, shares some advice on how to best prepare!

Our "Bringing Your Best Self to Networking" session was a huge success! ?? Naeemah Elias delivered an engaging and insightful talk, equipping students with confidence and skills to build meaningful connections. The room was full, the energy was high, and everyone left ready to put their new networking skills into action! A huge thank you to Naeemah and everyone who attended —your enthusiasm made this event truly special! Stay tuned for our next event in April! Have an idea for a workshop you'd love to see? Drop a comment or send us a message! ??? #networkingSuccess #bringingyourbestself #professionalgrowth #leadership #leadershipbrainery

Grateful to The PA Foundation for awarding their Ingenious Investment Fund grant to Leadership Brainery, Inc., and our Ambassador Fellowship (LBAF). Our LBAF program guides students through graduate school admissions, offering financial resources, professional development training, and a supportive community to help students pursue their highest ambitions in education and beyond! ??

?? Want to build genuine connections that last? Level up your networking skills with Leadership Brainery! ?? Join us next Thursday for "Bringing Your Best Self into Networking". Our esteemed guest, Naeemah Elias will share practical tips for navigating networking with confidence. We'll also have a mixer following the workshop so you can put what you learn into practice! It's a great opportunity to connect with peers and build your network. Space is limited, so RSVP today! https://lnkd.in/dBkvCg7h

Shoutout to our incredible fourth cohort of Leadership Brainery Ambassador Fellows, who join us every month for Saturday ASSEMBLE Meetings! ??? So far this semester, we’ve been: ??Building stronger personal brands ??Honing authentic leadership skills ??Preparing for grad school ??Connecting with professionals in Admissions and beyond Our students are sharpening resumes, landing internships, crafting compelling personal statements, and practicing the ins and outs of professional networking. Keep up the amazing work as you grow into the leaders of tomorrow! Huge thank you once again to Dr. Jennifer DeLeon for an amazing October session!