THE FESTIVE SEASON IS HERE!
Welcome to the November edition of the BMA newsletter.
I would like to start off strong with a quote that really resonated with me at BMAC a few weeks ago. It goes like this "The status quo is linear but the world is not linear"- Peter Anthony Jackson.
Peter is an entrepreneur who spoke on the "creating your own table" panel. This particular quote resonated because I came into Kellogg with a particular mindset of what I wanted to do with my career without realizing the limitations I was placing on myself. I went home pondering on that quote and it suddely seemed like a new world of possibilities had opened infront of me.
Why am I sharing this? As a food for thought and to remind us to think outside the status quo and redefine it even. It is not limited to starting your own business but in every aspect of life.
Pick up a new hobby, learn a new skill, talk to someone new, try a new dish, do something outside of your comfort zone.
Since we are here, BMAC was a success and I will encourage everyone to attend next year. It was a safe space for insightful discussions, networking, thought provoking questions and did I say full sized swag from THE NARS!! We love to see it.
The EW BMA squad showed out (PS the picture is missing Victoria Alao and Bena Amponsah)
L-R: Arianna Giddings, Dominique Howard, Zack Bird, Denmark (Denny) Reed, Benita Mordi, Bez Alemu
Upcoming Events
TONIGHT is the KSA Alumni Happy Hour in collaboration with BMA, AI and Social Impact clubs.
Registrations are sold out on Campus Groups but you can stop by to network with alumni and your fellow friends and classmates. Food will be provided.
CALLING ALL FALL GRADS. YOU DID IT, JOE!
KSA is hosting a Fall Graduation Happy Hour
Date: Saturday November 16
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Venue: Weiboldt 540
From all of us at BMA, we would like to say CONGRATULATIONS and wish you success in your future endeavours.
In the Community
We had a successful BMA retreat last month and alot of members were represented.
WE LOVE TO SEE IT!!
The theme was around refreshing the EW BMA and with that in mind, we brain stormed on what we will like to see in the future as a group. The conversation was centered around:
1) Alumni relations
2) Creating BMA families within the EW community (in process)
3) Shared resources like the Pass/No Credit FAQ, Kellogg Resume and Cover Letter Template, and several more. The retreat deck will be shared via slack and email for all to save the useful information presented.
4) Affordable meal prep resource
Mentorship Insight
I got some insight from Perry of Alumi relations who informed me of KAMP (Kellogg Alumni Mentorship Program).
It is an opportunity to get matched up with an alumni who is able to provide leadership mentorship, entrepreneurship coaching, career advise, etc.
The mentorship is at your own pace.
Interested? Sign up here
Member Spotlight
This month, we will get to know Zack Bird. Please say hello when you see him around campus.
Name: Zachary Bird
Hometown: Jackson, Mississippi
Birthday: July 14th
Describe yourself in 3 phrases: “Ball out”, “Don’t trip”, “Keep it G”
Hobbies: Language Learning (fluent in Spanish), Weightlifting, Hiking, Video games
What was the first concert you attended: Khalid (2018)
Work Life: Corporate Finance at Capital One
Fun Fact: Youngest of 7 kids, and was an Uncle when I was born
Life Goals: Speak 4 languages fluidly and compete in an Ironman
Best Travel Memory: Taking my mom to the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York
Favority Cuisine: Barbecue
This or That
Call or Text
Airbnb or Hotel
Night Out or Host at Home (If I really like the people, otherwise out)
Coffee or Tea (Neither)
Beach or City
White Wine or Red Wine (Neither)
Cat or Dog
Night Owl or Early Bird
Instagram or TikTok (Neither, Anti-social media)
Thank you for making it this far and please stay safe as you attend friendsgiving events, family gatherings and other festivities.
With love and laughs,
Victoria Alao
Co-President, Black Management Association
Questions?
Please reach out to
victoria.alao@kellogg.northwestern.edu
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