# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am – Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: This keynote is about discovering what makes you unforgettable, owning it without apology, and showing up consistently as yourself.About this EventEvent DescriptionThose annoying people who seem to land every good opportunity aren't the smartest people in the room; they just figured out how to be unforgettable and use it to their advantage. Discover what makes you memorable, own it without apology, and show up the same way in every room - unapologetically you. Your voice, your story, and your weird are your competitive advantage when everyone else is using AI to find their personality.Big Deal Energy is about embracing the messy, imperfect, quirky parts of yourself, not as obstacles to overcome, but as your greatest personal brand assets. This is when you become unforgettable; instead of chasing opportunities, you are sought out, referred, requested, and remembered.Key TakeawaysWhy your voice, story, and quirks are your biggest competitive advantageHow to build a personal brand people actually rememberWhy authenticity matters even more in an AI-driven worldHow being “different” can attract opportunities instead of chasing themAbout the SpeakerI've built a Forbes Top 200 PR (and many other awards - so many) agency over 19 years by being exactly who I am—ADHD with OCD tendencies, dog rescuing (eightnine dogs), red wine with ice sipping, f-bomb dropping, and I didn't succeed despite those quirks; I succeeded because of them."I'm big enough to admit I am often inspired by myself." — Leslie Knopehttps://8thirtyfour.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimbode/Marketers in the MakingKick off your day at AMA with Marketers in the Making, a free, student-focused networking experience designed to help you build real connections with West Michigan marketing professionals before the keynote luncheon begins.This event is all about exposure, conversations, and career momentum — whether you’re exploring internships, landing your first role, or figuring out where marketing can take you.What You’ll GetNetworking with local marketing professionals across agencies, brands, and industriesCareer conversations with people actively working (and hiring) in marketingProfessional headshots to use on LinkedIn, resumes, and portfoliosAMA swag and helpful resources to take with youFree access to the keynote luncheon immediately following the eventTicket Prices through noon, Tuesday February 3:Member - $30Future Member- $40Student - FREEPrices increase by $5 after 12pm on February 3*As a member, please use the discounted link found in the members-only email invite, to redeem your registration discount.Membership Information:Come join the essential community for marketers. The AMA is home to marketing professionals dedicated to boosting their skills and growing their network. Members get free training every month, exclusive content and connection to a local chapter like ours. And it's all just $169/year. https://ama.org/joinFor those who recently joined AMA, email a copy of your confirmation to info@amawestmichigan.org to receive the member promo code for your discounted registration.REFUND POLICYUp to 7 days before the event: Full refund no questions asked7 days or less until the event: no refunds or transferrence (includes getting sick, positive COVID test, poor weather, etc.)Death or serious illness (hospitalization, etc.): full refund with no advanced noticeAgenda?: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PMLunch and Presentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/big-deal-energy-personal-branding-with-kim-bode/100001980409127010 - **Event Categories**: workshops, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 49.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: L. William Seidman Center - **lat**: 42.9617166 - **long**: -85.6792428 - **full address**: L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/ff4fc09aa4090eb59c527886ac52e69c7e1cacef362f7a0d2bfb43b84f2b9bf8-rimg-w1200-h630-dc1b2e4e-gmir.jpg?v=1768284250 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode being held? - **A:** Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode takes place on Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 am to Tue, 10 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at L. William Seidman Center, 50 Front Avenue Southwest, Grand Rapids, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode? - **A:** Ticket prices for Big Deal Energy: Personal Branding with Kim Bode range from USD 45 to USD 50 depending on the ticket type. 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