Nicole McClaren Campbell is an educator, entrepreneur and professional speaker. Driven by a passion for empowerment, she represented Jamaica at MIT’s Junior Summit and was selected to address then UN Secretary General Kofi Annan at just 13 years old. 

She was subsequently featured in local and international media, including CNN and Nickelodeon and was chosen as one of "20 Teens Who Will Change the World" by Teen People Magazine.

She is a graduate of the St. Andrew High School for Girls, and completed her high school studies at Phillips Academy 'Andover' in Massachusetts, before going on to earn an undergraduate degree in Economics from Princeton University in 2006. Nicole also studied at Stanford University’s Summer Institute and the University of London, where she earned a Masters Degree in Globalization and Development.

Nicole returned to Jamaica immediately to join the Ministry of Education where she served as Senior Policy Analyst to the then Minister of Education, now Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. At 25, Nicole resigned from the Ministry to start AIM Educational Services - with just two students. Nicole cites her decision to tap into her passion for human development in education as one of the best she’s made. 

Today, AIM sees hundreds of students and delivers an average return of over 5000% to parents – results Nicole attributes to a strong, motivated team whose focus remains on possibilities, not problems. She recently started the AIM Higher Foundation with a mandate to identify, develop and empower promising low-income students so that they too can access unlock their potential through access to tertiary education.

Nicole's Episode Outline

• What is it about academia and being an educator that's so fascinating to you?
• Are you able to give your students more than the knowledge to prepare for college? Are you able to relate some of your experiences to them as well?
• What's been the biggest thing you've identified as holding your students back from achieving their maximum potential?
• Are you challenged with helping your students to develop their soft skills?
• As an entrepreneur, what's the biggest mistake you've made and how did you overcome it?
• Do you have coaches and mentors that help guide you and your business forward? What's your support system like?
• What is your advice to an aspiring entrepreneur wanting to plan, grow, and succeed on their journey?
• What can we look forward to from you on your vision board for the next 10 years and beyond?
• Nicole imparts an inspiring final word to help us blaze our trail
• How will the world be different because you pursued what you were most passionate about?

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