Meet Trailblazer Ensa Huger

Today we’d like to introduce you to Ensa Huger.

Ensa, can you briefly walk us through your story – how you started and how you got to where you are today.
I was born in the greatest city in the world, Atlanta. There is something so special about being surrounded by black excellence on a daily basis. Growing up here gave me a special love for music and culture. Following my parent’s example, I developed a passion for education, community service, and wealth acquisition. During the brief time that my mother worked for Delta Airlines, I was afforded the opportunity to travel the world, and it created a need for exploration that I didn’t realize would later create direction for my professional life. My father, who passed away when I was in high school, had always encouraged me to follow my dreams in spite of it all. He also told me that dreams change often until you find your purpose. All of that culminated in a drastic change in major from Mathematics Education to Accounting during my freshman year at Bethune Cookman University. Switching majors meant giving up a full scholarship but I knew that I needed to find a subject I was passionate about. When I took my first accounting course, I knew that it was the right choice, and a choice I needed to make. I came back home to Georgia State University sure that I had chosen the right major but unsure of what would come next. I worked a full-time job as a full-time student and I now know that this taught me how to balance. I am so grateful for the moments of uncertainty and trial. Reflecting on those moments makes me realize how sure of my purpose I am now.

Everything that felt that it was designed to break me was just preparation. I am fortunate to be able to combine my love of travel, education, and accounting into a career that is focused on helping the people and business in my community.

Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
My journey has not been smooth. There have been twists, turns, speed bumps, roadblocks, and misleading signs along the way. I don’t think that makes me unique at all. Every successful woman I know has a similar story of how they made it. It’s important to own your story and continue to learn every step of the way. Every turn is a new chance to head into a new direction. Truthfully, you might feel a little lost until you discover your purpose – and that’s just fine. Two sayings that changed my life: 1) Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass- it’s about learning to dance in the rain, and 2) When you ask God for a harvest in your life don’t be mad at the rain. Nothing grows without water.

Please tell us more about your work, what you are currently focused on and most proud of.
I am an international accounting professional with over 10 years of experience in developing and implementing financial systems, strategies, processes, and controls that significantly improve P&L results in more than 20 countries. My professional background includes several years in Human Resources developing organizational growth and staff plans, training and learning management, and succession planning. I am also an adjunct accounting professor at my alma mater,Georgia State University. I love being able to travel the world and solve complex problems that span industries and functions. Even more so, I enjoy bringing those real-life experiences back to young accountants either in the classroom or as interns with SEED.

SEED’s vision is to create opportunity and cultivate a space where our team and clients grow – together. We are ushering in the future of accountancy as we offer an array of services and creative solutions through which we assist our clients in building successful businesses and accumulating wealth. With over 40 years of combined experience in companies of varying industries and sizes, in over 25 countries, we are equipped to assist with any business or financial goal or problem.

To me, SEED represents the culmination of my desire to reduce employment barriers for minority accountants, provide valuable and trustworthy insight to a variety of businesses, and leverage the tools and resources needed to develop legacies of generational wealth in my community.

Do you feel like there was something about the experiences you had growing up that played an outsized role in setting you up for success later in life?
Exposure is everything. My parents exposed me to so many different things growing up. They challenged me to do everything whole heartedly and give it my best. My parents never really “babied” me. We had direct conversations about things that were happening in the world and in our home. I was allowed to ask questions and seek understanding while being taught to remain respectful in my quest for knowledge. Getting into trouble in my house meant reading the dictionary or encyclopedia. There was no way to escape learning in my life. My father was sick most of my childhood, so early on he made me promise repeatedly that I would never give up. Every so often the “what” I would never give up would change slightly. For instance, I would never give up on learning to ride my bike, or playing an instrument, or learning how to solve a math problem. There was always something that I was working towards mastering. This not so subtle nudging throughout my life became the only words I could say to my father at his funeral. “I won’t give up.” Since then, I’ve learned to take a break—take a step back if I need to regroup or develop a new strategy. No matter what happens, I won’t give up.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.seed.business
• Phone: 678-740-3925
• Email: ensa@seed.business
• Instagram: seed.business & ensa.gram

Image Credit:
Desmond McCain

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