Kim Anthony

Brainstormer, Business mentor, Change Agent, Christian, Event planner, Idea generator, Life mentor, Philanthropist, Promoter, Social entrepreneur

Kim Anthony is a recognized expert in personal and organizational leadership and brings more than 20 + years of experience in grassroots business and community development to her role as President and CEO of the Urban Leadership Dynamics, a social enterprise that is dedicated to developing exceptional leaders in urban communities. Prior to her current position, Kim served for ten years as the director of entrepreneurial training and development for the Black Business Association (BBA), headquartered in Los Angeles. Currently serving as a consultant to the BBA, she has since parlayed her experience into publishing the monthly the Urban Business Journal and for two years was the producer and host of ' KTYM 1460 AM's weekly business talk show," The Radio Boardroom with Kim Anthony and Marc Hamilton. Her newest media ventures include Urban Philanthropy Magazine: Highlighting Civic Engagement in Urban Communities and her new radio talk show, "In Our Community with Kim Anthony: Celebrating Individuals and Organizations Making the Difference in Urban Communities." A passionate social enterprise advocate and gifted fundraiser, Kim has sourced more than $10 million in funding for worthy causes and social innovation projects. She is also the author of the book, "Live Your Legacy: Tapping Into Your Greatness Through Giving" and as a transformational training facilitator and coach, she works with people who are committed to creating the life of their dreams while "Doing Well by Doing Good." She is the recipient of more than 50 political commendations and community/civic engagement awards and was twice selected to attend the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremonies in Oslo, Norway. A product of the foster care system, Kim is a highly sought-after inspirational speaker and used her Ms. California 2001 reign to motivate at-risk-youth and young adults to achieve their highest possibilities. In 2011 Kim Anthony became the organizer of TEDxSouthCentralLA and most recently a Activator Manager for the TEDx Activators Program. Kim continues to provide training and consulting services to social businesses and non-profit organizations worldwide. She makes her home in Santa Monica, California.

People -- all people -- getting the difference that they make and using their God-given talents, skills, gifts, ideas and abilities in contribution to creating a world that works for everyone.

Grassroots leaderships and micro-enterprise to empower urban and under-served/under-actualized communities.

Grassroots Leadership Development, Microenterprise

Creating it as we speak . . . I am PASSIONATE about bringing TEDx to urban, under-served and under-actualized communities!

Creating abstract art