Courses, Workshops & Networking Events

Upcoming Events

July 9, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM ET
at The Venue at Marietta

The Kickback: A Social Gathering

Are you a business professional or small business owner looking to expand your network and connect with like-minded professionals in your community? Join us for The Black Lady Kickback, a laid-back networking mixer designed to bring together women from the community to make connections, share experiences, ideas, and opportunities.

Who Should Attend?

  • Women entrepreneurs
  • Women small business owners
  • Aspiring businesswomen
  • Professionals looking to expand their network
TBD

Black Lady Book Club

Join us as we read and discuss books that speak to the heart, mind and soul. Everything you need to participate is included in a special Book Club Box that features a copy of the book and some fun swag to treat yo’self. 

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Past Events

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ET at WeWork Perimeter

BLBS: Meet & Eat

Join BLBS co-founders Tamay Shannon and Kathryn Smith for lunch at the WeWork Perimeter location in Atlanta as they talk about what Black Lady Business School has been up to and what’s on the horizon. This event is open to the public. Space is limited so RSVP early!

October 8, 2022 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM ET

BLBS Presents: Small Biz Holiday Marketing Workshop

We’re all about having a stress-free successful holiday season. We have a 30+ page Holiday Planning Guide to use for this season and any holiday that is important to your business!

Join us as we help you navigate how to set goals, how to run sucessful holiday promotions, and stand out from the crowd.

July 2, 2022 10:00 AM EDT ONLINE

BLBS Presents: Q3 Marketing Planning Workshop

It’s time to keep your momentum going and plan your Q3. Plan the promotions, content, and marketing campaigns that will grow your business.

We’re all about creating success. To do that, we have to plan. This workshop is a working workshop. You’ll actually work through the workbook with the opportunity to ask questions that relate to your business.

You’ll leave with a working plan that you can improve on.

Email subscribers be on the lookout for a subscriber-only discount code!

May 17, 2022 4:00 PM ET ON CLUBHOUSE

To Franchise or Not to Franchise?

Franchising isn’t all chicken sandwiches and pizza! Join us as we talk with franchising expert Pam Bartlett about how you can achieve your dreams of business ownership through franchising.

April 14, 2022 6:00 PM ET ONLINE

Black Women Connecting, Networking, and Making Money

It’s our Birthday Week and the best thing to do is connect with Black Businesses! We’re going to have fun networking and getting comfortable with each other as we grow our businesses.

We’re limiting it to 40 womxn so we can make sure we actually connect!

April 12, 2022 6:00 PM ET ONLINE

What Had Happened Was: A fireside chat you can use with your business

Because literally being a business owner has this phrase come out of your mouth a lot. Tune in to hear an MBA and an 11-year entrepreneur talk about their “What had happened was..” moments and reflect on your journey and how far you’ve come (even if you just started yesterday.)

BLBS Presents: Q2 Marketing Planning Workshop

March 24, 2022 5:00 - 7:00 PM EDT ONLINE

It’s time to keep your momentum going and plan your Q2. Plan the promotions, content, and marketing campaigns that will grow your business.

We’re all about creating success. To do that, we have to plan. This workshop is a working workshop. You’ll actually work through the workbook with the opportunity to ask questions that relate to your business.

You’ll leave with a working plan that you can improve on.

Email subscribers be on the lookout for a subscriber-only discount code!

BLBS Presents
February 10, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

BLBS Presents: That Ain't it, Sis:

Canva is Not a Magic Bullet

We know you’ve heard people raving about how Canva is the key to growing your business. But that ain’t it, sis. Canva isn’t a magic bullet that solves all of your business content problems with one click. 

Join us live as we talk about how to make Canva work for your business whether you’re just getting started or you’re a veteran looking to level up your content.

This is event is free to join, follow Black Lady Biz School on Clubhouse to join us! 

BLBS Presents
January 17, 2022 5:00 - 7:00 PM ET ONLINE

BLBS Presents: Black Lady Founders of Atlanta

We are excited to bring together women from the community who are forging their own paths.

Learn. Network. Grow.

Kris DavisMafia Security

A woman-owned protective services company. The Mafia Mentality is built on protection, professionalism, work ethic, and team.

Leslie TaylorLeslie Taylor Associates

Leslie is a Chief Profitability Strategist where she helps small businesses maximize their potential of profitability.

Kei HendersonThe Kei Studio

She is a multi-hyphenate, serial entrepreneur. She says her life is a passion project. Her studio is the intersection of culture, music, and branding.

BLBS Presents
December 28, 2021 2:00 - 4:00 PM ET

BLBS Presents: End of Year Networking

It’s the New Year (Almost!) and whatever you want to say about it, whatever you want to declare, this will be the place to do it! Part Affirmation/Part Networking, you ain’t never been to an event like this.

We’re going to start with one thing you’re going to yeet and one-way you’re going to practice self-care. The rest of the time will be networking with entrepreneurs to find collaborators and clients.

Someone will walk away with a ticket to our next webinar!

We’re limiting it to 40 womxn so we can make sure we actually connect!

Email subscribers be on the lookout for a subscriber-only discount code!

BLBS Presents
December 15, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Black Lady Business School: Membership FAQ

You might have ready about Black Lady Business School and want more inforamtion about how it will benefit your business in 2022.

This session will answer your questions and more.

2022 is right around the corner, it’s time to move differently.

BLBS Presents
August 16, 2021 7:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

Back-of-the-Napkin Math: Evaluating new business opportunities

Featuring Tatiana Farrow, Project Manager Promomix Marketing

Join us as we talk with Tatiana Farrow about how to gut-check your business decisions using research and simple math. 

BLBS Presents
August 12, 2021 1:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?

Join Tamay and Kathryn as they talk about entrepreneurship including the different paths into it, what it takes to be one, common experiences, and emerging options for entrepreneurship.

BLBS Presents
August 23, 2021 12:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

How I Did It: Launched a Podcast

Featuring Simone Harvin, Founder of SC Creative Group and Host of the "She Looks Like Me" Podcast

Join us as we talk with Simone Harvin host of the  She Looks Like Me podcast about launching and hosting a podcast.

BLBS Presents
August 26, 2021 3:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

Girl, Finish Your Website!

Featuring Kathryn R. Smith, Principal Consultant of Walton Birch and Co-founder of Black Lady Business School

Join BLBS Co-founder Kathryn Smith as she talks about how to get websites in different stages of design un-stuck and launched successfully. 

BLBS Presents
August 27, 2021 12:00 PM ET

BLBS Presents: Black Women in Business Virtual Networking

August is National Black Business Month. Hear from Tamay and Kathryn on crafting a winning value proposition, and do some networking with your peers in business. (Space is limited so register early!)

How to Overcome Fear to Grow a Winning Mindset - with Bobbie Kay Vyas
September 15, 2021 3:00 PM ET on Clubhouse

How to Overcome Fear to Grow a Winning Mindset

Fear stops our growth and stunts our potential. Wouldn’t it be nice to know how to overcome it?! Join us as we talk with Bobbie Kay Vyas about crafting a winning growth mindset.

Creating a Unique Client Experience with Tammy Fink, Author of WOW!Factor
September 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET on Clubhouse

Blow Your Clients' Minds by Creating a Unique Client Experience

You work hard to get clients. Make it easier to keep them by creating experiences that blow their minds. Join us as we talk with Tammy Fink about crafting unique client experiences that set you miles apart from your competition.