Fifteen year old, Mikaila Ulmer has had an entrepreneur mind since the early age of four when a bee sting sparked the idea for a business. Mikaila was not a fan of bees after multiple bee stings but she soon became fascinated by them after studying all that they do for the ecosystem. She came up with the genius idea to combine her grandmother’s special lemonade recipe and honey from bees. Mikaila started to sell her lemonade at children entrepreneurial events and outside of her home. She even donated a percentage of her profits to organizations that helped save bees. After a successful launch, Mikaila named her company Me & the Bees Lemonade and pitched it on Shark Tank. Mikaila walked away with a $60,000 investment deal from one of the sharks. Today, Me & the Bees Lemonade has grown immensely and is now sold in stores like Whole Foods, Kroger, and World Market. Mikaila is not only a young entrepreneur but a speaker; sharing her unique story to millions around the country. She also runs workshops to help further save the bees all while being a high school student. She even launched a book all about her story as a young entrepreneur. Mikaila’s story is unique and impressive. She quickly turned an idea into a successful business in about a year at the age of five. I think it’s fascinating that her dislike for bees quickly became her passion; so much so that she still donates to organizations that help save bees. Mikaila inspires me because she took such a simple product and made it into a story. Mikaila demonstrates passion, confidence, and tenacity through her inspiring and unique story.
Click on this link to learn more about Mikaila’s company https://www.meandthebees.com/pages/about-us
Wow! way to go Mikaela. This story is so inspiring because entrepreneurs can really start at any age and size. The fact that Mikaela is only fifteen and this successful is so amazing and such an inspiration to others. I think it is interesting of where she got her idea from and her inspiration started from her grandmothers recipe. So awesome and great analysis.