WOMEN'S MONTH SPOTLIGHT

BRITE NEW MIND DAYCARE CENTER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERVIEW

Join us as we sit down and speak with 
Brite New Minds Daycare Center
​Executive Director,
Saidah Johnson on Women's Month and its impact 
with her professionally and personally.

PILLOWS TO PADS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERVIEW

51st Street: Thank you for sitting down and chatting today.
Sheree Bogan: No problem. Thank you for having me.

51st: So how long have you been in business as a non-for-profit and working with 51st Street Business Assocation?
SB: I have been a not for profit for 4 years now but have assisted many organizations.  I have been a partner with many organizations who have worked with 51st Street for over 10 years.

51st: What challenges/ adversities have you faced as an entrepreneur? black entrepreneur? black women entrepreneur?
SB: Overall, one of the main challenges I have faced, as a black woman and entrepreneur, has been getting funding. 

51st: How do you continue when faced with that type of adversity? Only because of funding is crucial.
SB: Just having the passion and desire to keep moving forward.

51st: What does Women's Month mean to you?
SB: ​Women’s month means we get to celebrate and acknowledge the women who have done and continues to do great things.

51st: As a child, what did you see as your dream job?
SB: Currently, I'm a Childcare Director for a Daycare. However, my dream job as a child was to be a Speech Pathologist for children. I'm still aiming towards that goal. I understand that it’s going to take some time, but showing patience and my desire to keep moving forward will get me to the end result.

51st: You're very determined with your goals and aspirations. What attributes do you contribute to your drive to success?
SB: Just hard work and dedication.

51st: Any advice for little girls growing up or women wanting to start a business?
SB: My advice for little girls or women who want to start a business, would be to stay focused and follow your dream.  Nothing comes to a dreamer but a dream. Investigate what it is you want to do and offer services that no one else does.