Breaking Barriers: From First-Gen Graduate to Serial Entrepreneur

As a first-generation college graduate, keynote speaker, podcaster, and founder of multiple businesses, Dr. Evingerlean Blakney shared her incredible journey of becoming a serial entrepreneur. We delved into the unique challenges faced by first-generation college students, particularly at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly White Institutions (PWIs). Dr. Blakney opened up about her personal experiences, including the loss of her grandfather during her first year of college and the internal struggles of choosing a major and planning for the future. Dr. Blakney's story is a testament to the power of resilience and adaptability. She discussed the realities of entrepreneurship, including the highs and lows, the financial challenges, and the need for persistence. We also explored the concept of diversifying income streams, both as an entrepreneur and as an employee. Find her online at: https://www.evingerleanworldwide.com/ If you found value in this episode, please consider supporting us by subscribing to our Substack community, using our affiliate links, or simply sharing the show with someone who might enjoy it. A special thanks to our sponsor, NC Idea, for supporting this episode. To learn more about their grants, workshops, and annual summit, visit http://honeyandhustle.co/ncidea ---------- Join the community on Substack: https://pleasehustleresponsibly.substack.com/ 📲 SOCIALS + WEB PERSONAL WEBSITE: https://www.heyangela.co ROOTFUL WEBSITE: https://www.rootfulmedia.co INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/angeladhollowell TWITTER: https://twitter.com/anghollowell 🎙 HONEY & HUSTLE PODCAST WEBSITE: https://www.honeyandhustle.co TWITTER: https://twitter.com/honeyandhustle APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/honey-hustle/id1541552623 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0G2wqwgwpv74xa30p75KPX Want to get in front of my audience? Reach out here: https://www.passionfroot.me/angela-hollowell rootfulmedia@gmail.com