Kiara McClendon

Sports & Entertainment Consultant

Innovator. Speaker. Connector. Servant Leader

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About Kiara McClendon

Kiara McClendon is a fierce & focused force in the world of sport & entertainment committed to providing you with exceptional experiences every time. Her suburban roots & East Coast hustle have helped McClendon amass professional success across multiple arenas. In her career thus far, she has worked with some of the world’s most notable brands and public figures in sport & entertainment. Her work has included curating and promoting exceptional events in sports and music, providing top-notch VIP and athlete relations services, spearheading & pioneering youth development & collegiate athletics programming, and supporting the successful launch and continued growth of brands, programming, and creative works across music, television, and sports.

She is undeniably a game-changer, trailblazer, and feels fulfilled with every chance she has to serve others.


She’s the CEO of her own company, educating young people on personal finance & providing client services for athletes, entertainers & entrepreneurs & business enterprises.


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In her eight years working collegiate sports, McClendon mentored over 700 athletes across six prominent Division I athletic programs. In 2022, she transitioned to serving professional athletes as the first Director of Player Engagement for a WNBA franchise providing athlete and coach relations across community relations & career development and by providing support to personal branding, experience and personal growth.


While working at Atlantic Records in college, she supported the publicity and promotions for urban & pop artists TI, Wiz Khalifa, and Ed Sheeran. While with Hot 97, she assisted with planning, execution and original event creation for 50 sponsored events and their premiere large scale concerts, Hot 97 Summer Jam and Rock the Bells.


A three-time self published author and former Forbes contributor, McClendon is no stranger to the world of literary & editorial composition and the importance of positive press. She utilizes these firsthand experiences in her multifaceted framework, srategic planning, and well-planned execution of services for her clients.


Branching out to new heights, McClendon utilizes her relationship-oriented approach, innovative solutions, & to connect with athletes, notable figures, and clients from all walks of life assisting them with their personal and professional needs.


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Brands She's Worked With

The Curator

Entertainment Event Curator & Talent Management

Event Curator Specializing In Community Engagement, Conceptualization, Talent Management, & External Promotions

From supporting the planning & execution of major music concerts, album release campaigns, and new TV channel casting to event planning, execution, brand partnerships & talent placement across sports, Kiara McClendon has had the pleasure of serving diverse clients & major organizations to build unforgettable experiences across sports, music, and television.


Starting out in the music industry with powerhouse brands Hot 97 and Atlantic Records, McClendon learned from and was mentored by some of the best professionals in the business. Her time in music was pivotal in helping to support the launch of albums for TI, Wiz Khalifa, and other artists, & helped build the foundation for her multifaceted event & talent management experience. Her work supported the launch of Revolt TV as well. The bulk of her career and expertise has been amassed through transitioning to collegiate and professional sports, working across the Division I collegiate sports landscape in support of student-athletes and professional sports as the first Director of Player Engagement at the franchise level. In these roles she continued her groundbreaking impact expanding her relationships with her students and athletes she served, challenging the status quo and building key partnerships that advanced the business operations & community Integration of the departments she served.


Over the span of her career thus far, Kiara has helped or led over 200 promotional events, supported the negotiation and execution of national brand campaigns, and played a pivotal role in groundbreaking community partnerships at each stop on her journey.


Notable moments include: Summer Jam (Hot 97), Rock the Bells (Hot 97), Women’s Final Four Beyond the Baseline, Made for the A (WNBA Video Series with Made for the W), and many more!

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The Writer

Family Financial Educator & Writer

Innovative Author & Creator of Transformative Literary Content

In 2019, she created The Adventures of the Money Mavens® brand to educate, uplift & empower K-college aged students with financial knowledge in a culturally relevant and engaging way. Her bilingual coloring activity books and flashcard set were designed in like with the NEFE’s financial education topics for K-6 grade students.


To date, she has sold over 2000 copies of her books and flashcard sets, with more to come! The Money Mavens Crew™ characters have brought their fun and adventure to over 500 children and college students across 15 schools and youth organizations in the United States and Canada.


McClendon has been hired as a financial educator to deliver guest speaking sessions, bootcamps, summer camp installations, and educational consultations for yout across the US and Canada. Key organizations include Columbus City Schools, Jack & Jill, SAFY, Ohio State University, collegiate athletic programs, Fifty4Free (Canada), the JoNathan Foundation, and many others.


She was also a former contributor for Forbes, publishing key articles on sports, entertainment, issues affecting the Black community, and athlete transitions to life after sports. Her largest article on the Forbes platform has garnered over 25,000 views to date.

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The Speaker

Speaker & Empowering Voice

Engaging & Empowering Speaker Using Her Voice to Uplift, Inspire, & Educate Her Audiences.

McClendon’s specialty is uplifting and inspiring her audiences, teaching them how to maximize their potential, and helping others increase their confidence. Overall, she feels most fulfilled when she can empower others to fulfilling their personal goals. A lover of youth development, women’s empowerment, and community engagement she is excited to expand her speaking engagements beyond sports & financial education to increase her impact.

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The Testimonials

Athlete Testimonials

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“I’ve been fortunate to have someone who not only cares for me as an athlete, but also as a human, which is critical to my success. It was a grind staying consistent in the classroom and balancing sports. Kiara goes above and beyond with her student athletes, making sure they are doing well in all aspects of life. From staying organized with my scheduling to money management, these are just a few examples of the service she has provided for my career. I’m forever grateful to have her in my corner.”

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Keandre Jones,

Entrepreneur & Linebacker, Cincinnati Bengals

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“Kiara got me right. Whether it was about school, dealing with family, venting about the ups and downs of a season, and more, she was always there for me. She was someone who I could trust, and I’m grateful we crossed paths. She has helped me become a better and more well rounded man.”

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Jordan Fuller,

Entrepreneur & Safety,

LA Rams

“All the mentorship and guidance I’ve received through the years from Kiara at FSU and in the professional realm has been invaluable to say the least. Because of her I’ve been able to make some tough decisions and steer my life in what I feel to be the right direction. She’s always available when needed (which she shouldn’t be) and extremely reliable and trustworthy. Just an overall genuine soul who prides herself in mentoring others. I don’t know where I would’ve been today without her.”

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D’Mitry Charlton,

Crime Analyst & Former Track & Field Athlete

Florida State University

Speaking Testimonials

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Kiara conducted a financial literacy session with 38 campers ranging in the ages of 10-16. Her delivery method was ideal for this age group and they were able to grasp the information. She did an amazing job at ensuring the campers remained engaged and also was able to provide materials that they could take away and continue the learning process after the camp. Our group learned a lot and we are excited about bringing her back next year to continue pouring into young people about the importance of understanding their finances.


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Reggie M. Simpkins,

President and CEO,

The Jo-Nathan Foundation


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I’ve had the pleasure of booking Kiara twice to come speak to my high school students about financial literacy. The first time they begged me to set up a second one!

One thing I noticed about my students after was their comfort speaking about and asking questions about financial literacy. Kiara provided a great foundation!



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Jasmine Wooton

Program Manager, Alumni Relations

Washington Leadership Academy

Ms. McClendon gave a professional, highly informative talk to about 300 of our student-athletes. She was direct and kept our student-athletes focused and attentive. During the hour long talk she gave our kids knowledge of what they could expect when entering college. She made it clear to all that they would be held accountable, academically and for their actions both publically and in private. It was an eye opening experience for many of our student-athletes. The last 15 minutes of Ms. McClendon’s talk led to a highly spirited question and answer period. Ms. McClendon in my opinion Mountaineer Nations can be proud of.


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Ronald Bligh,

Athletic Director,

West Orange High School

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