Kendra Y. Hill

About Kendra Y. Hill

From starting my career at the U.S. House of Representatives at just 19 years old to founding a multimillion-dollar company, my journey has always been driven by purpose, impact, and leadership.Today, as a keynote speaker and founder of Kendra, Scale My Business (KSMB), I inspire audiences around the world to think bigger, lead boldly, and create lasting change. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, I’ve grown KSMB into a global brand, helping corporations, creators, influencers, and small business owners scale their businesses while embracing purpose-driven leadership.In 2023 alone, I delivered 74 speaking engagements, generating over $400K in revenue from speaking engagements. I’ve shared stages with industry leaders and inspired thousands, covering topics like- Entrepreneurship & Leadership: Building scalable, impactful businesses- Faith & Purpose: Aligning spiritual and professional journeys- The Millionaire Mindset: Practical strategies to align purpose and profit- Strategic Growth: Leading with intention to achieve sustainable success.My work has been recognized globally, including being named a Forbes Next honoree. As an Executive MBA graduate from Howard University, I bring both academic rigor and real-world insights to every stage I step on.Whether I’m speaking to Fortune 500 companies, universities, or creators, my mission is to empower individuals to embrace their potential, take bold action, and leave a legacy of impact.Looking for a dynamic, results-driven speaker to energize your next event? Let’s connect!Message me directly here on LinkedIn or visit kendrayhill.com to book me for your next conference or event.

Experience

1. Business Advisor, One Million Black Women Black in Business Program

   Goldman Sachs

   Feb 2026 — Present · NY, US

   Selected to serve as a Business Advisor for Cohort 9 of Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women: Black in Business initiative, a national business education program supporting revenue-generating sole proprietors from historically underserved communities.Advise and support two growth groups (10–12 scholars total) through a 13–14 week structured curriculum delivered in partnership with NYU Stern. Provide weekly group facilitation and one-on-one advising focused on- Translating curriculum into actionable business strategy- Execution planning and 90-day operating roadmaps- Pricing, financial clarity, and key performance metrics- Hiring readiness and operational structure- Access-to-capital preparation and funding strategy- Deliverable-based accountability and milestone trackingPartner closely with program leadership to ensure scholar progress, documentation, and measurable outcomes aligned with the initiative’s economic empowerment goals.

Education

• Thomas Jefferson High School

  High School Diploma

  2002 — 2006

• Howard University

  BS, Political Science

  2006 — 2010

• Howard University

  Executive Master of Business Administration, Strategic Management & Leadership

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Proposal Writing
• Event Management
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Sponsorship
• Music Publicity
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Leadership
• Web Development
• Customer Service
• Public Speaking
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Legislative Relations
• Community Relations
• Management
• Event Hosting
• Online Marketing
• Research
• Business Development
• Promotions
• Publicity
• Social Networking
• Sponsorship Development
• Microsoft Office
• Marketing Communications
• Business Communications
• Consulting
• Sponsorship Marketing
• Advertising
• Organizational Leadership
• New Business Development
• Music Industry
• Legal Support
• Social Media
• Sponsorship Acquisition
• Web Design