Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in personal and business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Dr. Andrea Blue, Executive Director of Blue Pathways Educational Mentorship Services, located in Kentwood, MI, USA.

What's your business, and who are your customers?

We are a full-service management consulting business. We support the efforts of small business owners and c-suite leaders that support youth, girls, and women of color. We specialize in career, education, entrepreneurship, personal/professional development, employment, and real estate investing in creating generational wealth. We bring coaching, mentorship, and Keynote speaking engagements. We have worked with over 750,000 individuals worldwide.

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Tell us about yourself

I bring 20-plus years of experience in business, management, and education. I spent the first 15 years as a mentor. In 2014, I had the opportunity to work with a University that allowed me to explore my gifts and start a business where I continue to serve youth, girls, and women of color between the ages of 10 – 25+.

What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?

As part of our 12 Plus City Tour for 2023 – 2027, I intentionally work with C-suite leaders (male and female leaders) that work with women of color in corporate spaces and educational institutions. We bring our programs and services to them worldwide, in person or virtually. I work closely with C-suite leaders to provide them with strategic tools to help schools and organizations create influential leaders, increase retention rates, and decrease drop-out rates.

What's one of the hardest things that comes with being a business owner?

Being a business owner can be isolating. As I work with business owners, finding funding to support a for-profit business can be difficult. The focus is to engage and build a culture of camaraderie to reduce the Great Resignation through our Leadership Platform for Women of Color In Corporate Spaces.

What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?

  1. Know your audience and customer.
  2. Focus on one idea at a time.
  3. Never forget your why.

Where can people find you and your business?

Website: https://bluepathwaysmentorshipservices.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluePathway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bluepathways/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BJEnterprises11
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-blue/

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