Press & Media
From grassroots gathering to national spotlight — see how Baldie Con has been featured across major media outlets.
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2025
Expanding Impact & Celebration
Multiple national broadcasts, celebrity speakers, and viral social media moments
Year Highlights
- Multiple national broadcast features across CBS, Yahoo!, and more
- Celebrity speakers and influencer participation
- Heavy social media engagement with viral content
- Breaking beyond core community into wider awareness
Featured Coverage
The Associated Press
More women are embracing being bald—and finding empowerment
October 2025
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CBS News Atlanta
Coverage highlighting themes of strength, sisterhood, and empowerment
September 2025
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Atlanta News First
“Event Spotlight” segment promoting the conference
September 2025
Watch Segment →Notable Speakers & Partnerships
- Beauty influencer Dash Lopez participated as guest speaker
- Media executive Dr. Cheryl Polote-Williamson joined as speaker
- Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Armani C. Latimer attended
- Sponsorship from Sun Pharma and partners
2024
Official Recognition & Growth
City of Atlanta recognition, Ebony Magazine feature, and major sponsorships
Year Highlights
- Officially recognized by City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens
- Featured in Ebony Magazine during Alopecia Awareness Month
- Viral social media moments expanded reach
- Major sponsorship partnerships with Sun Pharma, Unum Benefits, Bevel, and State Farm
Featured Coverage
Ebony Magazine
Major profile with founder Felicia Flores for Alopecia Awareness Month
September 2024
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Bold, beautiful and bald: Event seeks to empower ‘baldies'”
September 2024
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Atlanta News First
Felicia Flores and Brielle Belay on empowering those with hair loss through Baldie Con.
September 2024
Watch Coverage →Additional Coverage
- Viral Instagram Reel from influencer The Odditty showcased event experience
- City of Atlanta officially recognized Baldie Con for community and social impact
- Atlanta News First interviews with Flores and alopecia advocate Brielle Belay
2023
National Recognition
Good Morning America feature and expanded media coverage
Year Highlights
- Featured on Good Morning America
- Expanded to national media coverage
- Featured in Essence and Vogue
- Increased visibility and community growth
Featured Coverage
Good Morning America
Profile featuring attendee interviews about embracing baldness
September 2023
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Local Atlanta Coverage
- PeachtreeTV “Motivational Monday” segment with founder Felicia Flores
- Atlanta News First covered the upcoming event
- WANF highlighted the conference and its community impact
- FOX 5 Atlanta provided local coverage of the 2023 convention
2022
The Beginning
A grassroots launch building community through social media
Year Highlights
- Inaugural Baldie Con launched as a grassroots gathering
- Built community through social media and word-of-mouth
- Created safe space for attendees to connect and celebrate
- Overwhelmingly positive response from participants
Digital Presence & Community Building
- Event promoted primarily via Baldie Con social media channels
- Grassroots marketing through Facebook and Instagram
- Attendees shared personal stories and celebrated community
- Participants expressed gratitude for safe, uplifting space