Meet Kennedy Miller, a 17-year-old African American teen from Rusk County, Texas, who is taking a unique approach to fund his college education by selling watermelons on the side of the road. He is making his own way as he dreams of becoming a Hollywood executive producer in the future.

Kennedy’s entrepreneurial spirit started in middle school when he sold candy. Now, he’s focused on selling watermelons from Grapeland, a small town in Houston County.

“Growing up I always heard the stories, and I knew one day, I wanted to get paid for something like that,” Miller told ABC 10.

Each morning, Kennedy, who is a senior at Henderson High School, wakes up early to fetch the watermelons with his family, braving the scorching heat and long hours.

Kennedy’s goal isn’t just about making money on a summer job, but about investing in his future dreams. He is aiming to save up for tuition to attend Texas A&M, where he hopes to pursue a career in film production.

However, finding spots to sell hasn’t been easy. After initial setbacks with location offer falling through, a local business recently stepped in to support Kennedy’s cause, allowing him to set up temporarily on their premises.