Daya Brown was accepted to 50 colleges and earned $1.3 Million in Scholarship money during her senior year of high school.

Daya ended up choosing Duke University where she is now a freshman student.

In episode 12 of Personable, we explore the journey of what led Daya to such an incredible accomplishment. If not obvious already the amazing feat is not the end result of the amount of money she received, the colleges she was accepted to and the university she ended up at but instead the incredible experiences, accomplishments and lessons that she had along the way.

Background:

Daya is the daughter of successful businessman Olu Brown. During her childhood, she was exposed to this lifestyle and it inspired her to think differently from a young age.

In her early teenage years, Daya became one of the youngest interns for Warner Studios ever; was accepted as 1 of 25/1000 for a Harvard Debating project; created a podcast the Scholar Social; founded a Production Company called Elom & Co Productions + more!


Takeaways
Childhood experiences can shape an entrepreneurial mindset and provide valuable lessons in business.
Building genuine connections and networking can lead to opportunities and partnerships.
Sharing personal stories and experiences can have a powerful impact on others.
A strong foundation and business plan is essential for a successful venture.
Finding mentors and building a support system can provide guidance and help navigate challenges.
Overcoming struggles requires resilience, a positive mindset, and a willingness to seek help.
Applying to colleges and securing scholarships requires research, a strong application, and a proactive approach.

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