Building Leaders.
Empowering Change.
Guiding Individuals, Organizations and Athletic Programs in Transition to Success Through Dynamic Leadership, Strategic Development & Visionary Growth
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From Game Plan to Greatness
Unlocking Potential and Empowering Leaders to Drive Impact & Innovation
Feeling Stuck in Transition?
Discover How KiKi’s Book, “Blazing Your Own Trail,” Can Help You Turn Failure Into Your Greatest Success.
“Blazing Your Own Trail” is for individuals navigating the uncertain waters of transition—whether it’s a new school, career shift, or personal growth. Drawing from her journey from athlete to award-winning sports executive, Kiki introduces the Blind Exchange Framework—a model grounded in Faith, Focus, and Forward Movement that provides a proven roadmap on how to embrace failure as a powerful tool for growth.
With her story of overcoming challenges and leading with purpose in the male-dominated sports industry, Kiki inspires readers to examine their own journeys, draw lessons from life’s struggles & transform those insights into fuel for growth. If you’re ready to find the confidence to step into your next chapter & pursue your dreams, this book provides the wisdom & motivation to do just that.
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Meet
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes
Transformational Speaker. Award-Winning Sports Executive. Bestselling Author. Founder. Chief Energy Officer.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes is an award-winning sports executive and the first African-American female commissioner of both the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and the HBCU Athletic Conference. Known for advancing athletic programs and empowering future women leaders, she founded the transformative “So You Want A Career in Athletics” program. As a strategic consultant to national sports organizations, her work has been celebrated & recognized by Sports Illustrated, the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, Essence Magazine, the Girl Scouts of Louisiana Southeast, and more.
Leveraging her extensive experience, Dr. Barnes helps college athletic programs, organizations, and administrators elevate their operational efficiency, boost productivity, and enhance organizational management. With a focus on strategic planning and leadership development, she delivers innovative solutions that drive enduring growth & success.
Become a
Game Chang
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Building the Future of Female Leaders in Sports
So You Want A Career in Athletics™ (SYWACIA) is a groundbreaking initiative by the Marc and Kiki Barnes Foundation that invests in the next generation of female leaders in sports. While female sports participation is higher than ever…
nearly 93% of sports leadership roles remain male-dominated.
SYWACIA’s mission is to change this by offering girls & young women the tools, mentorship, and connections needed to succeed in sports careers.
Dr. Kiki Baker Barnes & SYWACIA are breaking barriers and shaping the future for women in sports through transformative leadership, career opportunities, and powerful mentorship.
I met so many wonderful, experienced, & successful people who shared their journeys. They encouraged me to follow my dreams. I got to do an impromptu interview with Mr. Clark Kellogg. That was an amazing experience.
Autumn Ryan, SYWACIA Protégé (CBS Sports Internship)
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