One Big Question: April 2, 2025
E9: Mikaila Ulmer
Mikaila Ulmer is an entrepreneur and the founder of Me & the Bees Lemonade, which sells its distinctive beverages across the nation. Ulmer started the thriving company when she was four years old in Austin, Texas, donating a portion of the profits from her lemonade sales to organizations dedicated to saving bees.
At nine years old, Ulmer appeared on the TV show Shark Tank, securing a coveted investment deal and propelling her brand into the spotlight. She is a renowned public speaker, author of the book Bee Fearless: Dream Like a Kid, and the founder of the bee-saving nonprofit, the Healthy Hive Foundation. She is also a Robert W. Woodruff Scholar in her third year at Emory, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in international studies and economics.
In this episode, Emory University President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Ulmer about her experiences as a young entrepreneur and the art of balancing a growing business with her college studies.
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