Helping kids become confident, capable creators who know how to communicate, create and contribute.
Mighty Mogul Academy → Learn.
Mighty Mogul Market → Practice.
Vegas Family Insider → Publish.
Family Insider Foundation → Make it accessible via the non-profit.
The Mighty Mogul Academy
Every month your child…
✓ Learns a new creative skill
✓ Meets local professionals
✓ Goes behind the scenes
✓ Publishes real work
✓ Builds confidence
Kids learn to…
Create.
Communicate.
Lead.
Earn.
Every month
Workshop 1
Learn a skill
Examples
Podcasting
Photography
Business basics
Public speaking
Graphic design
AI
Marketing
Video editing
Money
Workshop 2
Meet someone amazing.
Restaurant owner
Attorney
Meteorologist
Architect
Pilot
Fox 5 reporter
Chef
Professional athlete
Game designer
Police officer
Business owner
Field Trip
Go see it.
Behind the scenes.
TV station
Restaurant kitchen
Construction site
Museum
Airport
Animal shelter
Law firm
Tech company
Hotel
Monthly Themes
September
Media Month
October
Food & Hospitality
November
Business & Entrepreneurship
December
Arts & Creativity
January
STEM
February
Healthcare
March
Government
April
Animals & Nature
May
Innovation
Mighty Mogul Academy Business Plan
Executive Summary
Mighty Mogul Academy is an experiential learning membership created by Vegas Family Insider Foundation that helps young people develop confidence, communication skills, creativity, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking through real-world experiences.
Unlike traditional enrichment programs that focus on one subject, Mini Mogul Academy introduces students to local professionals, businesses, media, and community leaders while giving them opportunities to create meaningful work that is published through Vegas Family Insider.
Every month, members learn a new skill, meet professionals in the community, explore careers through behind-the-scenes field trips, and publish articles, videos, podcasts, or creative projects.
Our mission is simple:
Talent is everywhere. Opportunity isn’t.
Mighty Mogul Academy exists to bridge that gap.
Vision
To become Southern Nevada’s premier youth leadership and career exploration academy, connecting children with the people, places, and opportunities that inspire future success.
Mission
We empower young people to become confident creators, communicators, entrepreneurs, and leaders through hands-on experiences, meaningful mentorship, and authentic community connections.
The Problem
Many students:
- Have little exposure to careers beyond what they see every day.
- Lack confidence speaking with adults.
- Rarely experience real-world learning outside the classroom.
- Consume content but seldom create it.
- Graduate without understanding entrepreneurship, networking, or professional communication.
Parents are looking for activities that provide more than entertainment—they want experiences that prepare their children for life.
Our Solution
Mini Mogul Academy provides experiential education where students:
- Meet local professionals.
- Learn practical life and business skills.
- Explore careers.
- Interview community leaders.
- Publish real work.
- Build confidence through authentic experiences.
Rather than simply learning about careers, students participate in them.
The Membership Model
Monthly Membership
Members receive:
- Two in-person workshops each month
- One behind-the-scenes field trip
- Publication opportunities through Vegas Family Insider
- Access to guest professionals
- Networking opportunities
- Portfolio-building projects
- Member recognition and awards
- Discounts on Mini Mogul Market events and special programs
Monthly Experience
Workshop One: Learn
Students develop practical creative and professional skills.
Examples include:
- Public speaking
- Podcasting
- Photography
- Writing
- Interviewing
- Graphic design
- Video production
- Artificial intelligence
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Entrepreneurship
- Leadership
- Social media
- Event planning
Workshop Two: Meet
Students learn directly from professionals.
Potential guests include:
- Television reporters
- Business owners
- Lawyers
- Architects
- Chefs
- Engineers
- Pilots
- Police officers
- Authors
- Veterinarians
- Artists
- Nonprofit leaders
- Athletes
- City officials
Every guest shares:
- Their career journey
- Challenges they’ve overcome
- Advice for young people
- Entrepreneurial lessons
- Leadership insights
Field Trip
Students experience workplaces firsthand.
Examples include:
- Television stations
- Restaurants
- Hotels
- Museums
- City Hall
- Construction sites
- Law firms
- Airports
- Sports venues
- Manufacturing facilities
- Animal shelters
- Technology companies
The goal is exposure, curiosity, and confidence.
Student Outcomes
Every month students create something tangible.
Examples:
- Magazine article
- Video interview
- Podcast
- Photography feature
- Business pitch
- Product concept
- Career spotlight
- Community story
Students don’t simply attend.
They produce.
The Vegas Family Insider Advantage
Mini Mogul Academy is powered by Vegas Family Insider.
Students have opportunities to:
- Publish articles
- Interview community leaders
- Produce videos
- Record podcasts
- Contribute to newsletters
- Build professional portfolios
This creates authentic experiences that most youth programs cannot offer.
Relationship to Mini Mogul Market
Mini Mogul Market serves as the entrepreneurial laboratory.
Academy members can:
- Launch businesses
- Test products
- Practice customer service
- Develop marketing skills
- Gain sales experience
The Academy teaches.
The Market provides real-world application.
Relationship to Vegas Family Insider Foundation
The Foundation ensures that finances are never a barrier to participation.
Funding supports:
- Scholarships
- Supplies
- Transportation
- Guest speakers
- Student recognition
- Community programming
Sponsors directly help create opportunities for local youth.
Revenue Streams
Membership Tuition
Monthly recurring memberships.
Potential pricing tiers:
- Explorer Membership
- Academy Membership
- Academy Plus
Workshops
Single-session registrations for non-members.
Camps
Seasonal camps focused on entrepreneurship, journalism, media, leadership, or content creation.
Sponsorships
Businesses sponsor:
- Career Months
- Workshops
- Field trips
- Scholarships
- Student awards
- Equipment
- Publications
Sponsors receive meaningful community visibility through student-created content and Vegas Family Insider media.
Grants
Funding opportunities include:
- Youth entrepreneurship
- Workforce development
- Financial literacy
- Journalism education
- STEM education
- Career readiness
- Arts education
Magazine & Media Partnerships
Businesses can host educational experiences that may include:
- Student interviews
- Career spotlights
- Behind-the-scenes features
- Community storytelling
- Sponsored educational content
The emphasis remains educational first, promotional second.
Instructor Model
Rather than hiring full-time staff, Mini Mogul Academy partners with local experts.
Professionals teach workshops in their area of expertise and are compensated per session or through a revenue-sharing model.
Benefits:
- Fresh perspectives
- Diverse expertise
- Lower fixed costs
- Strong community partnerships
- Expanded marketing through instructor networks
Target Audience
Primary:
Children ages 8–17 who are curious, creative, and eager to explore.
Secondary:
Parents seeking meaningful enrichment experiences that develop confidence, communication, leadership, and career awareness.
Brand Promise
Every month, students will:
- Learn a practical new skill.
- Meet inspiring professionals.
- Experience a workplace or community organization.
- Create meaningful work.
- Build confidence through real-world opportunities.
Marketing Strategy
Growth will be driven through:
- Vegas Family Insider magazine
- Weekly newsletters
- Social media storytelling
- Student success stories
- Family referral program
- School partnerships
- Homeschool communities
- Libraries
- Chambers of commerce
- Community organizations
- Corporate sponsors
Every published student story becomes both a celebration of the child and a demonstration of the Academy’s impact.
Success Metrics
Success will be measured by:
- Student retention
- Membership growth
- Published student projects
- Number of professional partnerships
- Field trip participation
- Scholarship recipients
- Parent satisfaction
- Sponsor renewals
- Student confidence and communication growth
Three-Year Vision
Mini Mogul Academy will become a recognized regional model for experiential youth learning, connecting hundreds of students each year with the businesses, professionals, and community leaders shaping Southern Nevada.
Students won’t simply learn about the future.
They’ll begin building it.