Engineer to Professor to Building a STEM Movement Reaching 200,000 Students: The Blueprint as told by Dr. Calvin Mackie

What does it take to turn a family project into a global movement? In this episode of Rich Lessons, Dr. Calvin Mackie—engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of STEM NOLA—reveals his blueprint for scaling impact. From his garage in New Orleans to reaching over 200,000 students worldwide, Dr. Mackie breaks down how equity, education, and entrepreneurship must intersect to truly change lives. Whether you’re building a startup, running a nonprofit, or looking to create lasting change in your community, this conversation delivers powerful lessons on vision, leadership, and courage. If you’ve ever wondered how to transform an idea into a movement, start here.On this week’s Rich Lessons, the engineer, professor, and founder of STEM NOLA breaks down his blueprint for scaling impact:✨ Equity✨ Education✨ EntrepreneurshipThis episode is a blueprint for building a movement—whether you’re growing a startup, leading a nonprofit, or creating change in your community.