Mikaila Ulmer, an 11-year-old from Austin, Texas, turned her grandmother’s flaxseed lemonade recipe into a nationwide success.
She combined entrepreneurship with environmental activism in a heartwarming story.
Ulmer’s efforts made her lemonade a sensation across the country.
What started as a way to conquer her fear of bees, after being stung twice, has now become a thriving business called “Me & The Bees.”
Mikaila’s unique twist was adding local honey to the lemonade, with a promise to donate a portion of her profits towards saving honey bees.
Her initiative won her $60,000 on “Shark Tank” and caught the attention of Whole Foods, leading to her products being stocked in 55 stores across the southern U.S.
Recognized as one of the Top 10 Innovators by …
