The REALLionaire!!! Farrah Gray

Self made millionaire...at age 14!!!!....check out his story

The Inner Entrepreneur In You

What does it take to start your own business? Besides motivation, initiative, and dedication; the most successful entrepreneurs sacrifice. Think about the way you manage your time on a daily basis. Living a “Do what you have to do now in order to do what you want to do later” lifestyle is absolutely necessary.  Refreshing ideas are always circulating; however, an idea is no good if it is never put into action. Entrepreneurs are the people that put these ideas into action.

It is important to realize that not every idea has to be a new invention.  The most successful businesses now a day’s think of ways to enhance and improve products that already exists. For example Steve Jobs was able to revolutionize the cell phone industry as a whole with his release of the iPhone. The most important question to ask when thinking of starting your own business is does it make things easier for people? 
-Ryan Thomas

A Young Entrepreneur Shares his Resources

Kevin Matthews is an accomplished student, author, and entrepreneur. Ever since he arrived at Hampton University in 2008, his main focus has been to impact the lives of those around him. Matthews, who will be graduating from Hampton University this May, is currently the CEO of BuildingBread, LLC. His business focuses on promoting financial literacy through books, lectures, and literature. Matthews hails from Tulsa, Oklahoma and will begin teaching in Dallas, TX this summer as a member of "Teach For America." In January of this year he published Brick Theory (2012), a book that highlights different measures young men and women can take to build wealth. Matthews' book is on sale for only $.99 at http://www.amazon.com/Brick-Theory-ebook/dp/B006XQC74

"For most of us the point of a college degree was to get out of that cycle, to advance and to live a life of comfort. Somewhere between our dreams and our degrees it became a reality that happiness and high pay do not mix. That does not have to be the case. No matter your situation or income you can build wealth." -Kevin Matthews

I had the pleasure of interviewing the upcoming graduate. He spoke extensively about the need for more young people and minorities to invest in financial literacy. Furthermore, he spoke about using his work to motivate young people to follow their own entrepreneurial spirits.

Q (Wiggins): "What inspired you to become an entrepreneur?"

A (Matthews): "Financial literacy is something that is lacking in the African American community. So, by starting my own company I wanted to be able to give back to the community."

Q (Wiggins): "How did your experience in business effect your work in the classroom."

A (Matthews): "Starting my company has had a huge effect on how I am in the classroom. In some cases, the same coursework that I've studied in finance has effected some work decisions I've made. So it's definitely helped."

Q (Wiggins): "What advice do you have for young people looking to start their own businesses?"

A (Matthews): "DON'T BE AFRAID TO FAIL. Many people are scared to start their own business because they don't want to make mistakes. Mistakes are learning opportunities." 

   http://www.buildingbread.com/Blog.html

young, talented, and gifted

Hampton University's Khemist aka Local Khemist is what I'd like a call a star on the rise.Don't believe me...listen for yourself.  His musical style is a unique blend of the modern day Kanye West, Common, and NAS. This Philly native has as a hip, fresh air sound that is music at its finest.  Its young, innovate, and progressive thinkers like Khemist that are adding to the realm of entrepreneurship everyday.  Check his music and album at http://khemist.bandcamp.com/ 

It's NEVER to soon!

Many aspiring entrepreneurs think they're to young, not financially ready, or lack the proper knowledge to start their own business.  Well...this was no problem for Tanner Leuellen, an 8 year old entrepreneur.  

Follow the link and check out why kidpreneurs make better entrepreneurs http://www.youngentrepreneur.com/blog/five-ways-kidpreneurs-make-better-entrepreneurs/

7 tips for aspiring entrepreneurs

1. Dream BIG!!!!
2. Get Started
3. Take Risk
4. Network
5. Encouragement 
6. Your mistakes
7. Analysis
For more information of how to make these tips work for you check out...http://www.youngprepro.com/tips-aspiring-entrepreneurs/!!!

StinsonSpeaks

StinsonSpeaks is a motivational speaking company established by Hampton University student, Niambi Stinson.  Follow her live twitter feed to the left of our site.  For more information on this speaking guru follow her on http://stinsonspeaks.blogspot.com/.