About Our Firm
Our Mission
We ignite economic growth and innovation to build vibrant and welcoming communities. By empowering businesses and professionals through education, financial independence, and resource access, we unlock potential and drive meaningful change. Partnering with mission-driven organizations, we create lasting solutions that uplift marginalized communities for generations to come.
At Global Entrepreneurship Business Lab (GEBL), we believe that entrepreneurship and talent development is a powerful catalyst for social and economic transformation. As a social impact consulting firm, we design and deliver entrepreneurship programs, business coaching, and workforce training that empowers communities to build lasting prosperity.
Our work extends across Michigan, the United States, and emerging economies worldwide, ensuring that business owners, professionals, and all communities have access to the resources, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive.
We collaborate with economic development organizations, government agencies, the public sector, higher education institutions, non-profits, and other social impact agencies to create innovative programs that drive economic vitality and open doors to financial independence.
Rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our mission directly supports:
SDG 1: No Poverty – Creating sustainable pathways to generational wealth.
SDG 4: Quality Education – Delivering customized training and skill-building programs.
SDG 5: Gender Equality – Ensuring equitable access to resources.
SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth – Supporting job creation, entrepreneurship and financial independence.
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure – Fostering scalable, sustainable business models.
Through thoughtfully designed programming, we cultivate opportunities for economic growth and forge new pathways for communities and businesses to launch, grow, and sustain long-term success.
We work with mission-driven organizations who believe in developing intentional initiatives and programs to cultivate a vibrant entrepreneurial business community and workforce.
Whether your agency has an existing program or would like assistance in creating a customized program that fits your mission, metrics, and vision, we are here to help.
We also offer private and confidential executive coaching options for self-funded businesses who would like to acquire consulting services directly to ignite your business to the next stage. Please review our Executive Coaching options and complete our inquiry form if you'd like to request a complimentary 20 min discovery session.
"I attended one of Millie's speaking engagements and left feeling inspired by her story, as well as the powerful tools she shared. I've experienced many presentations in my career, and Millie's is one of the most impactful I've had the pleasure of experiencing. Millie has a gift for empowering leaders and I recommend her for anyone seeking an authentic, empowering speaker."
Kimberly Coots
Leadership & Success Coach
Fractional Integrator
"Every time I meet with Millie, I can more clearly visualize my next business development steps. She is patient and pays great attention to detail, and she helps me identify gaps that I may not have been previously aware of. Thanks to Millie's support, I am going from being a small start-up to a growth and development phase."
Katiuska Molina-Luna
PhD, PCC, PUMP
Executive Coaching Client
"I saw Millie speak at several engagements and worked with some of the same clients from the SBDC. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable about small business and entrepreneurship, Millie is always well-spoken, kind, patient, and simply inspirational."
Iris Czygan
The Entrepreneurship Center
Washtenaw Community College