Beyond The Science Podcast

Saturday at the BMBA Summit 2026 is where the depth really shows. 🔥

Ethics. Mentorship. Leadership. Allyship. Representation.

Saturday’s programming includes Dr. Jon Bailey, with Jordan Gibson, and Melina Gibson, moderating the ethics and mentorship conversation.

We’ll also hear from Dr. Linda LeBlanc, Dr. Anita Li, Adrienne Bradley, and Ryan Jones during The Bridge Builders, moderated by Dr. Bruce Tinor.

And that is only part of the lineup.

This weekend is built around substantive learning, meaningful connection, and conversations that can move the field forward.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta + Virtual

🎟️ Register here:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

Black women in behavior analysis deserve intentional spaces to connect, grow, lead, and build together.

That is exactly what Black Women in Behavior Analysis - BWBA is creating.

Kelly Baird, founder of BWBA, shares more about the organization’s next chapter, including a new membership community built around connection, support, mentorship, and opportunity.

And during BMBA Summit weekend, that community comes together in person.

✨ Black Women in Behavior Analysis Meet-Up
📅 Friday, September 4
📍 Atlanta, GA

This is more than a meet-up. It is an opportunity to build relationships, connect with other Black women across the field, and be part of what BWBA is building from the beginning.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta + Virtual

🎟️ Register for the Summit:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

We talk a lot about success. We do not talk enough about what it costs.

At the 2026 BMBA Summit, The Things We Don’t Talk About is creating space for the conversations that usually stay behind the scenes.

Featuring Dr. William Hunter, Dr. Ajamu Nkosi, Dr. Jonte Taylor, Anthony Bronaugh, and Vargas Clark, this Thought Exchange will get into the realities behind leadership and professional success:

Sacrifice. Setbacks. Family. Mental health. Identity. Vulnerability. Mentorship. Entrepreneurship. Career challenges. Legacy.

This is not a traditional panel. It is a candid conversation about lessons learned, mistakes made, obstacles navigated, and what it takes to build success while still staying connected to yourself, your relationships, and your community.

🎙️ Watch Episode 48 of Beyond the Science:
https://youtu.be/bMMqLwbcye8?si=yhCn3KbORZZZxPRS

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta + Virtual

🎟️ Register:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

What is one part of professional success that you think we do not talk about enough?

Representation is important. But so is the range of perspectives in the room. 🔥

In Episode 48 of Beyond the Science, we talk about one of the things we’re most excited about for the 2026 BMBA Summit: the depth and diversity of the people bringing their expertise, experiences, and ideas to Atlanta.

From conversations about authenticity and professionalism to leadership, performance, education, scholarship, and the broader impact behavior analysis can have, the goal is not to create a conference where everyone thinks the same.

It is to create a space where different experiences and perspectives can meet, challenge one another, and expand what we believe is possible for the field.

And this is only a glimpse of what’s coming.

🎙️ Episode 48 of Beyond the Science is OUT NOW.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta, GA + Virtual

🎟️ Watch Episode 48:
https://youtu.be/bMMqLwbcye8?si=yhCn3KbORZZZxPRS

🎟️ Register for the Summit:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

RBTs and Behavior Technicians, this one is for you. 🔥

As part of BMBA Summit weekend, the Behavior Technician Association is hosting a FREE in-person meetup in Atlanta created specifically for RBTs, behavior technicians, and ABA students.

This is a chance to connect with others in the field, build your network, meet new people, and be in a space designed with the technician experience in mind.

📍 BTA In-Person Meet-Up | Atlanta
🗓️ Saturday, September 5
🕛 12:00–2:00 PM
🎟️ FREE registration

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bta-in-person-meet-up-atlanta-tickets-1998338982691?aff=oddtdtcreator

And if you want a deeper look at everything happening during BMBA Summit weekend, Episode 48 of Beyond the Science is out now. 🎙️

Tomorrow, we’re talking ALL things BMBA Summit. 🔥

Episode 48 of Beyond the Science drops tomorrow, and we’re breaking down everything you need to know before Labor Day weekend.

The sessions.
The speakers.
The networking.
The community.
The experiences.
And what makes the BMBA Summit feel different from a traditional conference.

We also talk about who the Summit is for, including students, RBTs, young professionals, seasoned practitioners, and allies who want to be part of the experience.

Whether you’re already registered, still deciding, or planning to join virtually, this episode gives you a real look at what we’re building.

Tonight’s clip is just a preview.

🎙️ Beyond the Science Episode 48 drops tomorrow.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta, GA + Virtual

🎟️ Join us in Atlanta or virtually:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

There was a time when seeing Black men in behavior analysis was rare.

Now, Dr. Barry Daly, the first Black male original certificant to earn the BCBA-D designation, gets to look around the room and see something very different.

As we continue the countdown to the 2026 BMBA Summit, we’re revisiting another powerful moment from last year’s Beyond the Science Thought Exchange.

In this clip, Dr. Daly reflects on what it means to witness more Black men entering, contributing to, and helping shape the field.

When you understand the history, a room filled with Black men in behavior analysis represents more than attendance.

It represents progress. Possibility. Legacy.

That is part of what makes the BMBA Summit so meaningful.

We are not just filling a room. We are building on the work of those who came before us and creating space for those who will come next.

The BTS Thought Exchange returns this year, and we cannot wait to see that room filled again.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta, GA + Virtual

🎟️ Join us in Atlanta or virtually:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration

Who gets cited matters. Who gets read matters. And who gets represented in the literature matters too.

As we continue the countdown to the 2026 BMBA Summit, we’re revisiting another important moment from last year’s Beyond the Science Thought Exchange.

In this clip, the conversation turns to representation in scholarship and the importance of seeing more Black authors, researchers, and perspectives reflected in the literature that helps shape our field.

Representation is not only about who is in the room. It is also about whose ideas are being published, taught, cited, discussed, and carried forward.

The BTS Thought Exchange was created to make room for conversations like this, and it returns this year at the BMBA Summit.

📍 BMBA Summit 2026
September 3–6 | Atlanta, GA + Virtual

🎟️ Join us in Atlanta or virtually:
https://behaviorlive.com/conferences/bmba26/registration