Small Bites & Sound Bites is not your typical leadership talk. This interview-style experience is designed to humanize our local leaders by inviting them to share their personal and professional journeys—soundtracked by the songs that shaped them.
This session features an intimate conversation with Bailey Perkins Wright, guided by her unique playlist. From childhood favorites to career anthems, each track unlocks a story, a turning point, or a lesson learned. As her journey unfolds, attendees will enjoy thoughtfully curated small bites from a local chef, making the evening a true feast for the senses.
Whether you're looking for inspiration, connection, or just a good vibe, Small Bites & Sound Bites offers a fresh, soulful take on leadership storytelling.
Presented by L. Bell Productions in partnership with OKC Innovation District and Chef Andrew Black
Meet our Featured Frequency,
Bailey Perkins Wright, Social Impact Practitioner
A native of Lawton and fifth generation Oklahoman, Bailey (She/Her) has devoted more than a decade to changemaking through shaping state and federal public policy strategies, strengthening civic engagement and cultivating social impact efforts. She enjoys public speaking, being an Oklahoma County poll worker and an American Government adjunct professor at a local community college in effort to empower communities. She is a Rotary Oklahoma City Club 29 member, a Leadership Oklahoma Class 34 graduate and life member, and serves on the MAPS4 Clara Luper Center community advisory subcommittee, the Leadership Oklahoma City, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Sigma Sigma Omega chapter, Allied Arts, and Potts Family Foundation boards.
She has received numerous awards and recognitions including the Journal Record Achievers Under 40, Women of Color in STEM Rising Star in Technology award, a Journal Record’s Fifty Making a Difference honoree, Top 21 in 2021 Advocacy Practitioners by the Washington DC based Advocacy Association and is annually ranked in the OKC Friday’s Most Powerful Young Professional in Oklahoma City power list.
Bailey graduated with honors from Oklahoma City University, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science and history as a Clara Luper Full Tuition Scholar and Petree College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Senior Woman of the Year. She earned a Master of Public Administration degree, public policy concentration from the University of Oklahoma. In her spare time, Bailey loves to sing across Oklahoma City and for her church, Fifth Street Missionary Baptist Church. Bailey is wife to Rod, bonus mom to Lilli, Auntie to Gwen and godmother to Fitz.
Meet our Host,
L. Patrice Bell, Small Bites & Sound Bites Creator
L. Patrice Bell holds a wealth of expertise in operations and strategic planning, with experience spanning aerospace, nonprofits, hospitality, museums, and tech startups. She currently provides business operations support to numerous local brands, helping them streamline systems, clarify strategy, and position for sustainable growth.
A proud, native Oklahoman, Patrice is a graduate of the Atlanta University Center Dual Degree Engineering Program. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Spelman College (Atlanta, GA) and a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Management Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, NY). While her educational foundation is highly technical, her true passion lies in fostering human connection and enriching experiences. This passion inspired her to further her education with an A.A.S. in Hospitality & Tourism Management from Highline College (Des Moines, WA).
Patrice is a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame Second Century Board and the OKC Downtown Club and was honored in Hundred Magazine Issue 4 as one of 100 capable women shaping Oklahoma City. Guided by a deep commitment to sustainability and longevity, she strives to leave every endeavor better positioned for future success. Her work is driven by a desire to create lasting impact and pave the way for all who follow.