MEET OUR MENTOR: EBONY YOUNG
ABOUT:
Ebony Young currently serves as the Deputy Borough President for Queens, NY. She is a certified life coach, motivational speaker, and community activist with over 20-years of experience as a C-Suite Executive and Vice President for companies like the Greater New York YMCA, TF Cornerstone Real Estate Development, Inc., the Black Entrepreneur Initiative, The Lonely Entrepreneur New York, NY, and The LOHM New York, NY.
Ebony has a proven track record of advancing strategic agendas in both for-profit and non-profit sectors, with extensive experience in guiding organizations whose missions aim to improve lives.
Ebony received her Master’s degree in Organizational Leadership from the Indiana Institute of Technology (IIT), and her Bachelor of Science in Communications-Rad/TV/Film from Indiana State University.
What does impact entrepreneurship mean to you?
Allowing communication, collaboration, and compassion to lead business results.
Is it different from being a “regular” entrepreneur?
Yes, core values influence results.
Why is it important to support impact ventures/founders?
True sustainable work happens when people know you care and can show results of that caring. When done well repeat business is certain!
From your experience, what is the biggest obstacle young/minority entrepreneurs face?
Bias at first glance!
Any advice for them?
Let your work speak!
Where can we find you? How can we support you?
IG: @EbonyYoungOfficial
If you need life coaching, inspiration, a speaker to headline your next event, contact me.