The Mansion of Dreams

We’re kicking off a summer full of youth entrepreneur events — and it starts with an exclusive Roundtable on June 11th. Only 10 spots! Come network, reflect, and get ready for what’s next. Sign up now 👇
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Spring Break was GREAT! Students learned how to sew, had an opportunity to do some spray painting, and vinyl! BUT the next question is… what about this summer??!

Stay tuned!

2025 Spring Break Entrepreneurship Week

We would like to give a huge shoutout and thank you to and for sponsoring this year week of events!

LETS GOOOO! Our first place and second place winners were featured on WILX today 💯. Shoutout to them and for supporting the students.

This will be a moment that they will never forget!

Wednesday evening we held a banquet for all of our students who participated in the Youth Hatching event!

During this event we presented certificates and had a SPECIAL surprise for them.

ANOTHER pitch competition but in Grand Rapids on May 7th!!! We have 6 students going and EXCITED FOR THEM TO PARTICIPATE.

🌟 The Melanated Business Alliance Youth Business & Mentoring Expo 🌟

We are thrilled to share the incredible success of our first-ever Youth Business and Mentoring Expo held on November 20th at the University Club, on the campus of Michigan State University! Over 100 attendees gathered for a transformative day of entrepreneurial education, powered by LEAP.

🎉 Highlights of the Day:

✨ Keynote Speaker: Lorin Cumberbatch, Founder of Skin Studio 211

✨ Expert Presenters:

• MiCheala Barker, VP of Matcha Scrubs

• Myles Johnson, Mansion of Dreams

• Tony Willis, LEAP

• Chaz Cirillo, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

• Darryl Horton, Small Business Association

• Attorney Teresa Bingman, Bingman Law Associates

• Mr. Leslie, Mr. Leslie’s Cheesecake

• Shelley Davis Boyd

• Genesis Terrell, The Genesis Brand/96.5

Edward Tillet Michigan State University Director Multicultural Business Programs

Marquis Taylor Michigan State University Program Coordinator Multicultural Business Programs

👩🏽‍💼👨🏾‍💻 Students participated in sessions on business development, marketing, networking etiquette, and mentoring, gaining skills and confidence to take their entrepreneurial dreams to the next level.

📸 Each student received professional headshots by Blake Matthews, along with prize giveaways to cap off their day of empowerment.

We are honored to collaborate with LEAP and other amazing service providers as part of the TREK Small Business Support Hub—a one-stop resource for entrepreneurs offering funding, training, and more. Learn more at PureLansing.com/TREKform.

🙏🏾 A special thank you to our sponsors:

LEAP, Lansing Promise, Uplift Our Youth Foundation, Dean Transportation, LEDC, Michigan Premier Events, The Genesis Brand, Matcha Scrubs, Le’Reve Industries,

Mentors: Deborah Allen Spotlight Lipstick, Sharon Lane Selfcare Strategist, Rathbun Insurance, Blake Matthews Photography, Mansion of Dreams, Hispanic Chamber, Greater Lansing Chapter of Chums, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Chi Epsilon Omega Chapter

Giveaways were provided by: Zapzone, Lugnuts, Celebration Cinema, Raising Cane, Chums, Skin Studio 211, The Genesis Brand and 96.5

Thank you again for everyone coming out!

SAVE THE DATE: August 28th

We are excited about this event with the Melanated Business Alliance for an incredible event that uplifts and empowers our community! Join us as we craft visions, network, and create lasting connections. Let’s build together! 💪🏾

This event will be virtual. 💻🤳

We had a wonderful spring break design session, and our fall design session is quickly approaching! Stay tuned.

https://youtu.be/GhYA4yp63Ug?si=CUe4ziUiUTgdbgVi

Check out our new website: mansionofdreams.org