about our speakers

Arriel Biggs has worked with youth for the last 16 years in many different roles.  She was a Sunday School teacher, A Youth Leader at a Community Center, and an Athletic Director of the school.  Her question that she always has for children is, "What do you want to be when you grow up?"  Most of the responses are always, an athlete or an entertainer."  This was a concern for her.  She realized the need to educatechildren on alternative ways to succed in life.  This is how Young Biz Kidz was founded.  Arriel is very passionate about working with children and preparing them to be future leaders.  Her desire is that they will gain knowledge of business basics and financial literacy to be successful in business as well as life.  She is also the Owner of Dream Bigg Photography and Prints.

Michael "Mikey" Wren is a 9 year old entrepreneur who has plans on becoming a millionaire.  Michael originally started with a lemonade stand that exceeded expectations.  With research, a business plan, networking and 26 years veteran in vendng as a mentor.  Mikey was able to bring to reality Mikey's Munchies Vending Business.  Mikey used proceeds from the Lemonade stand business to buy two vending machines and was able to secure locations for them.

Mikey has even greater goals he wants to achieve.  For now he plans to grow his vending business over the next five years.  He plans to continue to grow his entrepreneurial skills and help his community by teaching his peers leadership and entrepreneur skills.

Mikey is a third grader at Northview School in Jennings.