Mikaila Ulmer first showed interest in becoming a business owner at the age of nine when she sold lemonade in her front yard. Like most kids Ulmer was afraid of bees but, unlike most kids she wanted to overcome her fear by learning all about bees; this led to Ulmer’s break through. Ulmer, now at the age of thirteen created a unique lemonade brand called Me & the Bees. Ulmer’s business is booming as it struck an $11 million deal with US supermarket giants Whole Foods Market. Ulmer continues to exceed expectations by donating 10% of her profits to bee conservation charities.
Me & the Bees demonstrates innovative qualities by creating unique and delicious tasting lemonades and salad dressings. Ulmer is driven by bees and how they are important for our ecosystem, this business strives to save the bees and inform others of just how important they are. Me & the Bees inspires me to use my fears as motivation to innovate and improve various products and/or services.
Mikaila’s brand is so interesting! First of all, it is amazing that she is only 13 and has struck an $11 million deal with Whole Foods. It is just another example of how you can use any experience to make a product. Mikaila’s just happened to have been her fear of bees. Truly an inspiration and motivation to be looking for great opportunities around you. There really is not an excuse.