About Build it Boldly
Leadership begins within.
Before strategy. Before scale. Before influence. There is The Leader's Work.
Build It Boldly is a media and leadership development company grounded in the belief that the most effective leaders are not merely skilled, but self-aware, values-aligned, and practiced in care.
We do not teach leadership as performance. We teach leadership as practice.
We work besides leaders and executive teams in navigating the complexities of this moment in time with moral clarity and moral courage. Our mission is to listen, to advise, and to equip them to evoke trust and optimism.
Our Philosophy
The Leader’s Work™
The Leader’s Work™ is the lifelong practice of cultivating the inner conditions that shape outward leadership.
IT ASKS:
- Who have I been?
- Who am I becoming as I lead?
- What values govern my decisions?
- How do I tend to my soul’s capacity, moral courage, and sense of care?
- What systems am I responsible for improving and not just succeeding within?
THIS WORK IS:
- Personal (how you learn yourself)
- Relational (how you show up for others)
- Structural (how you design systems that serve the common good)
- Bold (how you lead with soul)
What we Believe:
- Leadership is designed, not inherited
- Capacity is built through reflection and practice
- Care is a leadership competency
- Design is a moral act
- The future is shaped by those willing to tend it
Who we Serve
- Independent leaders and creatives
- Founders and executives
- Educators and cultural workers
- Teams navigating growth, change, or repair
If you are responsible for people, resources, or vision, this campus is for you.
Meet the Team
Build It Boldly is powered by a small, intentional team committed to designing work that reflects our values. Together, we steward the systems, storytelling, and experiences that support this leadership practice, from the ideas we share publicly to the programs, tools, and partnerships that help leaders apply them in the real world.
Our Founder & Principal Advisor
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn
Dr. Kimberly McGlonn is an educator, author, and social entrepreneur whose work spans ethical business, cultural design, and leadership development.
Her leadership philosophy is grounded in a belief that leadership should serve the common good, and that imagination is one of our most underutilized leadership tools.
Build It Boldly is the culmination of her work across sectors: a home for leaders who want depth, direction, and integrity - not shortcuts.
Alyssa Ghilardi
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer
Alyssa Ghilardi is the Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of Build It Boldly, where she translates bold ideas into disciplined execution.
With a background spanning large-scale event production, e-commerce, and operational strategy, Alyssa has built her career turning vision into sustainable systems. Before joining Build It Boldly, she helped scale mission-driven startups into seven-figure enterprises, leading operations, customer experience, and cross-functional teams.
At Build It Boldly, Alyssa oversees company strategy, partnerships, and operations—ensuring the organization’s media, programming, and leadership development initiatives are built to last. She believes thoughtful systems are a form of care and that strong infrastructure allows bold ideas to thrive.
Rutendo Mafura
Marketing Coordinator
Rutendo Mafura is the Marketing Coordinator at Build It Boldly and an emerging brand strategist passionate about building thoughtful, audience-centered work.
With experience in brand strategy, social media marketing, and content production, Rutendo has collaborated with organizations across the Greater Philadelphia area on events, creative projects, and marketing initiatives.
At Build It Boldly, she supports the development and execution of the brand’s marketing and content ecosystem—helping translate ideas into stories and stories into connection.
Rutendo is currently completing her senior year at Temple University and will graduate in Spring 2026 with a B.A. in Advertising with a concentration in Brand Strategy and Research.