Georgia native, Erica Brantley Gwyn, is one busy entrepreness!  In addition to her business, Kaleidoscope Kids Camp, she also has experience directing and managing programs for organizations such as Spelman College, Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
I would describe myself in three words as: 1) energetic 2) passionate 3) educator

What is your biggest goal for the future of your business?
The largest goal that I have for Kaleidoscope Kids Camp is to broaden the scientific experiences of our youth participants to include international travel to compete in robotics and/or other Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) initiatives. We are currently working towards that goal by forming a team in May 2011 to participate in the FIRST LEGO Robotics Competition.

What is one thing you could not live without?
One thing I can not live without is a red velvet cupcake from locally owned bakery, Camicakes

What is your favorite thing about living in Atlanta?
As an Atlanta native, my favorite thing about living here is the good southern cooked meals at the many exquisite restaurants. Atlanta is a “foodies” dream come true.

What inspired you to start your business?
What inspired me to start my business was my love of participating in science fairs as a youth. My oldest son did not have many opportunities to participate in science research fairs during his middle school years due to public school budget restraints, so I conducted a bit of research and before I knew it, my passion & professional experiences merged to provide a resource for  many families in South Fulton who were looking to fill the same educational science and math achievement gaps.

What is your favorite part of being an entrepreneur?
My favorite part of being an entrepreneur is the ability to set my own office hours in order to serve my family’s needs first and foremost. I enjoy putting in hard work and seeing the creative opportunities that arise from networking with other agencies interested in creating exposure for today’s youth.

If you could have dinner and talk about business with one person, who would it be?
If I could have dinner and talk about business with anyone, it would have to be with Donald Trump. He has and remains as the king of reinvention and I believe I could learn a lot about remaining steadfast and consistent during a turbulent economy. Sean “P. Diddy” Combs would be a close second – he is truly the quintessential self made millionaire.

If you could give one piece advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, what would it be?
If I could give one piece of advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs, it would be to find a mentor in your field of business to meet with, as needed, for career consulting, My mentor, Olu Sanya (Success Prep, LLC) always challenges me to deliver the best resources for my clients and to stay abreast of emerging trends in technology to offer better educational resources for Atlanta’s youth.