Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode

Event Description
Those annoying people who seem to land every good opportunity aren't the smartest people in the room; they just figured out how to be unforgettable and use it to their advantage. Discover what makes you memorable, own it without apology, and show up the same way in every room - unapologetically you. Your voice, your story, and your weird are your competitive advantage when everyone else is using AI to find their personality.
Big Deal Energy is about embracing the messy, imperfect, quirky parts of yourself, not as obstacles to overcome, but as your greatest personal brand assets. This is when you become unforgettable; instead of chasing opportunities, you are sought out, referred, requested, and remembered.

Key Takeaways

• Why your voice, story, and quirks are your biggest competitive advantage
• How to build a personal brand people actually remember
• Why authenticity matters even more in an AI-driven world
• How being “different” can attract opportunities instead of chasing them

About the Speaker

I've built a Forbes Top 200 PR (and many other awards - so many) agency over 19 years by being exactly who I am—ADHD with OCD tendencies, dog rescuing (eightnine dogs), red wine with ice sipping, f-bomb dropping, and I didn't succeed despite those quirks; I succeeded because of them.

"I'm big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself." — Leslie Knope

https://8thirtyfour.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbode/

Kick off your day at AMA with Marketers in the Making, a free, student-focused networking experience designed to help you build real connections with West Michigan marketing professionals before the keynote luncheon begins.

This event is all about exposure, conversations, and career momentum — whether you’re exploring internships, landing your first role, or figuring out where marketing can take you.

What You’ll Get

• Networking with local marketing professionals across agencies, brands, and industries
• Career conversations with people actively working (and hiring) in marketing
• Professional headshots to use on LinkedIn, resumes, and portfolios
• AMA swag and helpful resources to take with you
• Free access to the keynote luncheon immediately following the event

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• Member - $30
• Future Member- $40
• Student - FREE
• Prices increase by $5 after 12pm on February 3

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