DR. CAROLYN COLLEEN – OWNER OF ACTON MIDWEST

Dr. Carolyn Colleen, MBA, is a multifaceted entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and accomplished author. She is the owner of Acton Midwest, a licensed early childhood studio where young learners build independence, emotional resilience, and real-world readiness inside a small, intentionally designed environment.

Carolyn has authored “F.I.E.R.C.E.: Transform Your Life in the Face of Adversity, 5 Minutes at a Time!” and co-authored “Academic and Educational Entrepreneurship.” She is committed to helping individuals achieve their personal and professional goals. Carolyn founded a non-profit organization that empowers underserved women and children in the 7 Rivers Region to achieve generational self-sufficiency and create life strategies that enable them to live their dreams.

We caught up with Carolyn to talk about Acton’s education, the hero’s journey, and their Children’s Business Fair:

Acton Midwest is holding its 5th annual Children’s Business Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Misty’s Dance Unlimited Community Center!

Witness Young Innovators Launch Their Own Businesses! Kids ages 6-17 will develop a brand, create a product or service, build a marketing strategy, and open for customers at their one-day marketplace from 9a-noon.

Find more info and registration HERE!