Bella Weems is a 28-year-old who is the founder of the jewelry company Origami Owl. At just 14 years old, she turned her passion into a business after her parents told her she would have to earn her first car. Her passion for handcrafting jewelry turned into a multi-million-dollar business.
Origami Owls main product is called the “Living Locket” which is a locket which you can add in your own, personalized charms to. This is unique because each charm can represent the persons hobbies and interests and showcase them when they wear the necklace. Bella also sells bracelets, earrings, and other accessories.
Bella is a busy kid entrepreneur, but she still allots time to give back. She started the “Owlettes Initiative” in which she personally mentors young aspiring entrepreneurs ages 12-17. Bella shares tips with these kids and any advice from her success story. I think this part of her business is truly inspiring because she found a way to help others as well as keep up a successful business.
Bella says the best part of being a kid entrepreneur is, “…being able to encourage kids of all ages to not be afraid to reach for their dreams and never let anyone tell them they’re not good enough or their idea isn’t good enough.” Bella’s business Origami Owl not only lets people express themselves through their jewelry but inspires young entrepreneurs to take the risk to start making something they are passionate about become big.
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I love how she took a simple idea and turned it into a very successful business. Also, you demonstrated her beginning drive when she was young. I wonder if her parents thought they were setting their daughter up to run a multi-million dollar business when they told her she needed to buy her first car. I also wonder if she attributes some of her success to her parents. Lastly, I love that she does not keep her skills and success to herself, but she shares and encourages young entrepreneurs. That is so good.
My mom and I both have necklaces from Origami Owl lol. I love how this idea is so personal – even the design of the product caters to the individual and what makes them who they are. Her way of making community a part of her brand is inspiring as well and makes her seem much more personable.
I love how she uses her experience and success to help other young entrepreneurs.