Bami Kuteyi is a Young Fearless Entrepreneur, having founded an International dance fitness brand Bam Bam Boogie when she was only 22 years old. In February 2018, Bami decided to risk it all and leave her full-time job at Google as an advertising executive, to focus on empowering women and young girls all around the world through "Fearless Female Fitness".
She aims to transform the way that women feel about their bodies but most importantly their minds. In turn, enabling them to feel the confidence needed to chase after their dreams, no matter how big or small.
Since then, Bami has built a global empowering network of fearless females, partnered with top global brands such as Facebook, Google, Shopify, Stripe, Eventbrite and more...
She also won "Fitness Queen of the Year" at the 2019 Precious Lifestyle awards and has shared her story with over 12,000 people around the world through fun, engaging and motivating talks, workshops, online videos and fitness classes within the last 18 months alone!
Recently she has been featured on Vouge, Evening standard and BBC London.
Projects credited in
- International Women’s Day 2021, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a way to go when it comes to improving gender diversity and equality in the creative, tech and digital industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. We’re thrilled to be releasing our annual list celebrating and shining a spotlight on 100+ rising stars from underrepresented gender identities – as nominated by The Dots community – who are transforming the industry of today and inspiring the generation of tomorrow. The list beams wit212
- This Black History Month 2020, meet 100 rising stars inspiring changeWe still have a long way to go when it comes to conquering the lack of diversity in all industries – which is why it is so important for us, as a platform, to use our force for good. True diversity at every level is the key to innovation and success, so we celebrate and promote Black talent throughout the year, including via our list of brilliant Black leaders. This is definitely not an exhaustive list, so we’re always looking to unearth more incredible rising stars to feature and promote, to h166
- Panellist @ Festival of Female Entrepreneurs, Enterprise NationBACKGROUND Festival of Female Entrepreneurs: Inspiration for women in business. The Festival of Female Entrepreneurs is one of Enterprise Nation’s flagship events. Launching in Bristol before expanding to Edinburgh, it brings together some of the UK's most influential female entrepreneurs, business leaders and brightest start-ups to share ideas, solve challenges and get practical insights on how to start and grow a business. BRIEF Be a panellist on Enterprise Nation's flagship annual event
Work history
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London, United KingdomFull Time
Bami Kuteyi is the founder of Bam Bam Boogie and creator of Twerk After Work™. The British born Nigerian and ex-tech exec launched her innovative dance fitness programme in Dublin in 2015 after returning from her first trip to Nigeria feeling uninspired by lack-luster gym classes and the exclusive fitness market. Determined to create a safe space for women of all body shapes she formed Bam Bam Boogie and quickly became the most popular Googler-led class on the Google campus. In February 2018 she left her ‘dream job’ at Google to work full-time on the business and in the meantime has inspired a new generation of fearless females founders, creatives of colour and women of all ages, shapes and sizes. Between her relentless advocacy for self-love, positive affirmations and physical fitness Bami has become a role model to many and you’re sure to see more of her soon.
Bami is a Young Ambassador for Princes Trust and recipient of the 2019 Precious Lifestyle award for ‘Fitness Queen of the Year’. Between her relentless advocacy for self-love, positive affirmations and physical fitness Bami has become a role model to many and you’re sure to see more of her soon.
About Twerk After Work™
Twerk After Work™ combines HIIT, cardio and meditation practices for a 360-degree workout to the most popular Top 40, Afrobeats, Soca and Dancehall tracks. Classes are easily bookable on their proprietary app, and available 6 days a week across London. Hundreds of women make the most of the multiple membership levels for flexibility and value with an ‘Unlimited Twerk Babe’ pass granting access to 25 classes a month from £50. Founder Bami Kuteyi is also available for corporate and private bookings and has already created bespoke events and workshops for the likes of Google, eBay, Marvel and Puma.
Skills
- Motivation
- Public Speaking
- Dancing
- Dance Choreography
- Creating Moodboards
- Business Coaching