About me
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is a social entrepreneur, executive leader, and founder of Build It Boldly, a media and leadership development company equipping principled leaders to practice the work that shapes how they show up: for their lives, their teams, and the world they are responsible for. Build It Boldly offers tools that reimagine impact, influence, and leadership. This venture also guides leaders as to how to best move from intention to execution with clarity, courage, care, and disciplined design.
Previously, Kimberly founded Grant Blvd, becoming the first Black woman to lead a Certified B Corp in the U.S. fashion industry, redefining what ethical entrepreneurship can look like in practice. Her leadership now extends into civic and cultural institutions: she serves as Vice President of Social Impact at the Fitler Club and Executive Director of the Fitler Foundation. As anchors of her civic servic she serves on the Board of Directors of Mural Arts Philadelphia and Board of Trustees for the prestigious Philadelphia Award.
Dr. McGlonn is the award-winning author of Build It Boldly: How Daring Business Leaders Can Gain Influence and Create Impact and a three-time honoree among Philadelphia’s “150 Most Influential.” Her work challenges leaders to reject conformity, build with integrity, lead with morality, and remain open to what’s yet possible.
