Kendra Bulluck-Major: Empowering , Breaking Barriers and Creating Legacy

Photo courtesy of Kendra Bulluck-Majors

By Llerraj Esuod

A Tour-de-Force

Kendra Bulluck-Major is a tour de force who identifies her most valuable role as a mother to her two sons. Driven by duty and a desire to nurture, she transforms her maternal instincts and professional know-how into a powerful force for good in the community, creating an ecosystem of empowerment. Her collective strength is the key to lasting success. This philosophical stance permeates every aspect of her work, from revitalizing cultural institutions to providing resources for aspiring women entrepreneurs.

Breaking Barriers

Her professional work transits real estate, insurance, civic service, and sports. As a prominent leader in the football event industry, she has carved out a place for herself in an underrepresented field for women. Bulluck-Major asserts, “I can be just as competitive and determined as my male counterparts,” adding that she brings “a nurturing nature to make people feel valued and promote success.”

She doesn’t replicate male-dominated systems but instead champions environments that center the feminine qualities that enhance collaboration and create a more inclusive environment.

Authenticity and Growth

Shaped by her early entrepreneurial perspective, Bulluck-Major believes that learning to be authentic is the foundation of adaptability and resilience. She affirms that it’s not about what you know but what you’re willing to become. Adopting a cooperative approach, she leads with compassion, alignment, and strategic planning to drive results.

Reviving a Cultural Legacy

One of her mountain-moving achievements was the revival of the Orange Blossom Classic (OBC), a legendary football game that celebrates Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Inspired by her father’s pride in the original event, she was determined to revive it.

The path to restoring the OBC wasn’t easy. From the closed gates of Hard Rock Stadium to countless stakeholder meetings, the climb was steep.

“The greatest obstacle was timing,” she recalled. “With so many stakeholders involved, everyone’s goals had to align.” It took ten years of perseverance, strategy, and relationship-building to bring her vision to life.

Once hailed as the “Black National Championship” during segregation, the OBC was more than just a football game—it was a cultural cornerstone. Its return has been a cultural reawakening.

Creating Access through Entrepreneurship

To address the structural barriers that women entrepreneurs often face, she created “Elevate Now” and “The Elevation Experience” — two platforms designed to streamline processes and cut through bureaucratic red tape. Rather than watching others struggle the way she once did, she offers tools, guidance, and a supportive community.

Through her efforts, she’s not just giving knowledge—she’s democratizing the playing field. “It’s easier to reach your goals when the information you need is made available to you,” she says. “These programs exist so others don’t have to do the hard work I did.”

Connecting Education and Industry

As Executive Director of Sisters for Abundant Living, Inc., Bulluck-Major links students and alums to resources and introduces them to HBCU culture and future opportunities.

Her work bridges the educational divide, offering real-world exposure to youth from underserved communities. “Exposure changes outcomes,” she explains, and her work ensures that more students have the chance to succeed.

A Blueprint for Leadership

She recognizes that a strong team, supportive family, and dedicated business partners are crucial to her success. Balancing her many roles is no easy task, but her leadership philosophy remains simple: set high expectations, provide support, and build a space for growth.

“As a mother, I lead firmly but with grace,” she says, “understanding that people will make mistakes and need room to grow.”

Her advice to aspiring leaders? “Remove the fear of networking. There is great value in being in rooms with people more knowledgeable than yourself. Glean from them.”

Legacy in Motion

Whether she’s revitalizing culture, funding scholarships, or building new pathways for women, Kendra Bulluck-Major is creating systems that live beyond her. Her work proves that legacy isn’t about recognition—it’s about reach.