Entrepreneur-In-Residence
Entrepreneurship at Every Stage of Life
Entrepreneurship at Every Stage of Life, with MPL Entrepreneur-in-Residence Angelique Sharpe, is built on one truth: there is no single path to becoming an entrepreneur. Whether you are an ambitious young person, have been sitting on a big idea for a long time, in college, balancing parenting or caring for a loved one, starting over after a career change or setback, returning from service, rebuilding after time away, or ready for a fresh chapter, this series meets you where you are with real guidance, practical tools, and next steps you can actually use.
Ideas to Income: Take Your Business Idea to the Next Level
Turn your spark into something real with Ideas to Income, a two‑part journey for new and emerging entrepreneurs. In Part One, you’ll explore, shape, and strengthen your idea. In Part Two, learn how to turn that idea into revenue by building a viable product and testing it with real customers. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins welcome.
Central Library, Innovation and Learning Lab
- Monday, June 1, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Big Ideas
- Monday, June 15, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Turning Your Ideas into Income
Entrepreneur Drop-In Hours
Meet with the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for free one-on-one support for your business idea, side hustle, startup, or growing business. First-come, first-served. No appointment needed. Come ready with your questions, goals, or business needs.
Wednesdays, June 3, 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 pm, Central Library Business Commons
Young Founders: You Can Be an Entrepreneur!
Young Founders: Enterprising Youth (Ages 13-17)
Did you know there is no age limit to becoming an entrepreneur? If you are a teen with a big idea, talent, or hustle mindset, now is the time to learn what it takes to start a business. Explore how to turn your creativity, skills, and interests into real opportunities for the future. No registration required. Light lunch provided.
Monday, July 6, 12:30-2 p.m., Villard Square Branch, Community Room
Young Founders: Emerging Adult Entrepreneurs (Ages 18-24)
Did you know that ages 18–24 are the prime time to bet on yourself? Whether you have a business idea, already run a side hustle, or started something and need help taking it to the next level, this workshop will help you learn real ways to build income, get legit, connect to resources, and create something that’s yours. Your future doesn’t have to wait. No registration required. Light lunch provided!
Monday, July 20, 12:30-2 p.m., Villard Square, Community Room
Entrepreneur Drop-In Hours
Meet with the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for free one-on-one support for your business idea, side hustle, startup, or growing business. First-come, first-served. No appointment needed. Come ready with your questions, goals, or business needs.
Wednesdays, July 8, 22, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Villard Square Branch, Study Room
Fresh Start Founders: Reinvention & Reintegration
Your next chapter could be your strongest one yet! This two-part entrepreneurship series is for veterans, justice-impacted individuals, retirees, career changers, and adults ready to turn life experience into new opportunities. Part 1 focuses on reinvention by helping participants recognize their strengths, rebuild confidence, explore business ideas, and turn experience into opportunity. Part 2 focuses on reintegration by helping participants build credibility, increase visibility, learn practical business strategies, and position themselves for what’s next.
Central Library, Innovation and Learning Lab
Entrepreneur Drop-In Hours
Meet with the Entrepreneur-in-Residence for free one-on-one support for your business idea, side hustle, startup, or growing business. First-come, first-served. No appointment needed. Come ready with your questions, goals, or business needs.
Wednesdays, August 5, 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Central Library Business Commons
About Angelique:
Angelique Sharpe, affectionately known in our community as “MsLADYINC,” is an award-winning Educator, Small Business Consultant, Coach, and Prosperity Strategist advancing entrepreneurship, community development, and economic opportunity. With nearly two decades of experience, she has supported entrepreneurs from the pre-startup stage to government contracting. Through her model of meeting people where they are, she remains committed to strengthening entrepreneurs and the communities they serve.
Founder | LADYINC
Leading initiatives at the intersection of Economic Empowerment, Human Rights, Youth Development, and Community Revitalization through coaching, consulting, and strategic partnerships.
Past Entrepreneurs-In-Residence
June-July 2024 Milwaukee Public Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence -
Eli Rivera.
Eli Rivera, Co-founder/CEO at The Way Out, is a justice-impacted serial entrepreneur, Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation (ICF), Google Latino Founders Fund Recipient, and Google Sales Academy Graduate.
March-April 2026 Milwaukee Public Library Entrepreneur-in-Residence -
Dr. Shakkiah Curtis.
Dr. Shakkiah Curtis, Founder & CEO of The Pink Hustle, Owner of SPINN MKE Indoor Cycling Studio, and CEO of Her Fitness and Finances LLC.