Welcome to our community-powered learning hub! At BAM Digital Media, based in Brooklyn, New York, we specialize in empowering communities through digital education. If you’re looking for a dynamic speaker or workshop facilitator in the NYC area, especially Brooklyn, who connects with real people in real language—we’re it. Our courses are perfect for libraries, senior centers, nonprofits, schools, and government agencies seeking impactful, culturally relevant tech education.
1. Smartphone Survival: Tech Basics for Everyday Life
This hands-on workshop is designed for seniors or anyone who didn’t grow up with smartphones and modern tech. We’ll walk step-by-step through how to use mobile phones with confidence—from downloading and navigating apps to FaceTime, email, WhatsApp, and even scanning QR codes. We’ll cover digital safety basics like avoiding scams, using secure passwords, and protecting personal data. Students will also learn how to access NYC city services like NYC311, Access-A-Ride, and MyBenefits. Bonus: Our tech buddy system matches learners with patient, kind guides for extra support. Ideal for NYC senior centers and community tech programs.
2. Side Hustle Starter Pack
Everyone has a skill—let’s turn it into income. In this class, we help participants identify what they’re good at and build a side hustle around it, whether it’s braiding, babysitting, baking, or blogging. We cover how to accept digital payments using CashApp, Venmo, or Zelle, creating flyers with Canva, building a basic booking page (using Linktree or Google Forms), setting fair pricing, and understanding the basics of taxes. This class is a great fit for economic empowerment programs, small business incubators, and local job readiness initiatives in Brooklyn and across NYC.
3. How to Build a Blog or Website That Pays You Back
If you’ve got something to say, sell, or share—this is the class for you. Perfect for teens, college students, and moms who want more than likes on Instagram. Learn how to start a blog or website using beginner-friendly platforms like WordPress or Squarespace. We’ll cover SEO basics, affiliate marketing, Pinterest traffic strategies, and monetizing through ads and sponsorships. Our “Build Your Site in a Weekend” bootcamp is perfect for NYC libraries, youth organizations, and college readiness programs.
4. AI for Everyday People
This interactive session breaks down how to use AI tools like ChatGPT, Canva’s Magic Write, and Google Gemini to make life easier. Learn how to write resumes, draft cover letters, meal plan, lesson plan, manage a budget, and more. This session is always interactive: attendees bring real-life problems and leave with working solutions. This workshop is perfect for tech literacy programs and digital equity efforts in Brooklyn and throughout New York City.
5. Meal Prep + Budget Cooking for Busy Families
Dinner doesn’t have to be stressful. This class is for busy families who want to save money and still eat well. Learn how to build a weekly meal plan, stretch ingredients, and batch cook family-friendly meals. We highlight slow cooker meals, air fryer recipes, and freezer-friendly options. Includes printables like a grocery list and a weekly meal planner. Great for family engagement nights, nonprofit organizations, and food access programs in Brooklyn.
6. Social Media 101 for Small Businesses
Designed for local NYC businesses—barbershops, salons, food trucks, childcare centers—this course demystifies social media. Learn how to set up a strong Instagram and Facebook presence, make engaging content, schedule posts, and grow your audience using simple strategies. Attendees receive a plug-and-play weekly content calendar and post ideas. This course is ideal for small business support programs in NYC, especially those focused on minority- and women-owned businesses.
7. Digital Safety for Parents and Kids
This session helps NYC parents navigate the tricky world of online safety. We explore age-appropriate apps, parental controls, screen time guidelines, and how to have meaningful conversations about digital boundaries and privacy. From Roblox to TikTok, we equip parents with knowledge and tools to keep their children safe. This course is ideal for schools, PTAs, and community centers.
8. The Business of Content Creation
For aspiring podcasters, YouTubers, bloggers, and social media influencers, this class offers real-world strategies for turning content into cash. Learn how to plan and batch content, build your audience, and monetize through affiliate marketing, sponsorships, and digital products. We offer a weekly “Content Creation Saturdays” series where NYC creatives can collaborate, shoot content, and grow together.
Are you a school, community group, nonprofit, or local agency in Brooklyn or the NYC area looking to book a speaker or workshop facilitator? BAM Digital Media is certified as a Minority- and Women-Owned Business (M/WBE) in New York City and New York State. We offer culturally relevant, engaging, and practical workshops that connect with everyday people.
Email us at contactus@bamdigitalmedia.info to book a session or learn more about bringing our NYC workshops to your community.