Journey To Finding "My WHY”!
It is time to run your R.A.C.E.! Become Relentless, Ambitious, Courageous, and Extraordinary!
Welcome
I am Laketa Dumas, the founder of R U Ready 4 BIZness, BIG Institute, Surviving In The Real World, and Do It BIG Academy. I am a Detroit native, a graduate of Detroit Public Schools, and a retired employee of the Detroit Public School Community District. My heart beats for the youths of Detroit, and I dedicated my life to showing students they can make their dreams a reality. Many people speak about the negative things about Detroit, but they don’t speak about the gems. I worked with countless students in my 24 years at Detroit Public Schools who were priceless gems.
I was given the opportunity to create some dynamic programs at Detroit Public School, improving the lives of general education and special needs students. The three programs I created were The Entrepreneurship Project, R U Ready 4 BIZness, and Surviving In The Real World. These programs laid the foundation for developing Birthing Innovative Geniuses (BIG), nonprofit serving youths.
I have been in that entrepreneurial driver’s seat, lost, frustrated, tired, and uncertain of my ability to bring my dreams to fruition. I have experienced the heartache and pain that happens when a company you’ve poured your heart, soul, money, and energy into fails. I know firsthand what it feels like to have a vision that others are blind to and mock your ability to succeed.
Even with a BS and MBA in entrepreneurship, nothing prepared me for starting a business more than my personal lessons through failures. There was no roadmap to follow and no professional to guide me. I understand the struggles and barriers entrepreneurs face daily and how there is a dire need for a direct route to executing a business.
I had to develop my own roadmap. I traveled abroad to Africa, Asia, and Europe to learn about trade and production in other countries and built relationships with international liaisons. I returned home having built relationships with patent lawyers, business attorneys, CPAs, graphic designers, animators, game developers, editors, fashion designers, and countless other professionals. I had an opportunity to take classes at the New York Stock Exchange, a priceless experience!
Pursuing My Purpose in Creating a Beautiful World for Our Youths!
Leaving My Fingerprints On The Future
Having The Courage To Turn What Others Say Is Impossible - Into I’M Possible!
Yes, I had failures, but they became my biggest successes. Failures were my most profound lessons and I used them as stepping stones of growth.
I had countless criticisms and rejections, even betrayal. Yet, I used these as my fuel to prove the doubters and haters wrong. My entrepreneurial journey inspired my business name, R U Ready 4 BIZness. Some of us say, “Yes, I am ready!” But in reality, we have no idea of the costs involved, costs which amount to more than just money.
Let’s run this R.A.C.E., we will get to the finish line together!
Laketa Dumas (Founder)