Western Mass. CEOs, business leaders tell young podcaster what it takes to be a 'Realistic CEO'

In a recent feature by New England Public Media, Mychal “Mikey” Connolly Jr. shares how he turned a teacher’s doubt into a movement. After being told it was “unrealistic” for him to become a CEO, Mikey launched the Realistic CEO™ podcast, where he’s interviewed over 75+ business and community leaders across Western Mass.

Teenager launches award winning book and podcast.

(MASS APPEAL) – During a senior year high school class project one student was told by a teacher that it was unrealistic to be a CEO. Since then, Mychal Connolly Jr. has been dreaming to become one. He joins us this morning alongside his dad, Mychal Connolly Sr. to share his story as an inspiration for other kids

Local author and CEO Myke Connolly Jr. highlighted at author expo.

Myke Connolly Jr. was a featured author at the local author expo on Saturday at Barnes and Noble in Holyoke. He presented his book to young readers called “Realistic CEO,” a motivational story aimed at encouraging young readers to dream big and lead boldly.

A Passionate Marketer and Mentor. He’s Helping to Raise Up Other Entrepreneurs.

Mychal Connolly Sr. believes in entrepreneurship, but he also believes in learning and mentorship and absorbing the examples of success stories before him.