Rada Burt Mills: Serial Social Entrepreneur & Brand Evangelist

Often referred to as a Swiss Army Knife because of her sharp and versatile skills, Rada B. Mills has spent her professional career using those skills to help others succeed. As a serial social entrepreneur, she has founded multiple companies and has partnered with several organizations that have a required common principle: community. Creating and building a connected community aligns with why she felt a calling to be an entrepreneur. Her superpower is helping people find their voice, tell their stories, and build sustainable and equitable businesses using their gifts and talents.

She was born and raised in NC and has over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur. Coining the term 'Accidental Superhero,' It's been her mission to ensure that the path to entrepreneurship is accessible for all. She has continuously focused her skills and talents on helping others, especially those from marginalized communities, build, nurture, and grow their businesses. Her love for volunteering and being a community advocate is essential and part of her everyday living. She's honored to provide that advocacy by serving on the boards of several non-profit organizations and as a mentor at several entrepreneurship incubators and hubs.

She owns a Boutique Public Relations + Marketing agency, a Commercial Photography Company, a Candle and Skin Care line, and an Online Consignment Shop. In addition, she's the author of a children's book (with a second one already in the works), and her latest endeavor is being the Founder + Editor in Chief of 1865 Magazine, a multicultural curated lifestyle publication set to launch in 2025. In her spare time, this self-proclaimed 'foodie' enjoys doing standup comedy, trying out new restaurants and DIY projects, and spending time with her two (entrepreneurial) teen daughters.