Archive for Lollipops

Alina Morse: Zolli Candy

Sweet Success - DBusiness Magazine

 

Alina was only 7 years old when she had the idea for Zollipops. She was offered a lollipop when she went to run an errand with her father. Her father refused the offer and told Alina that candy would damage her teeth. This sparked the idea of inventing candy that not only tastes great, but is good for your teeth. She would watch YouTube videos on how to make candy and experiment in her kitchen. Her and her dad started making these lollipops that hit the shelves in 2014. This lollipop is vegan, all-natural, and sugar free. This turned into the making of her website Zolli Candy. She now sells her products in major retailers like Walmart, Whole Foods, and Kroger. Alina is a great example for what it looks like to see a problem and seek out a solution. No matter what age, inventions can be made!

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Sweet Victory: Aline Morse and the Zollipops Tale

In the world of business, people often say age is a hurdle. But then there’s Aline Morse, proving that notion dead wrong. Imagine this: at just seven years old, Aline had an aha moment while tagging along with her dad to the bank. A lollipop was offered to her, but her dad vetoed it, highlighting its dental downsides. And that’s when the light bulb lit up in Aline’s head: why not make a lollipop that’s not just tasty but also good for you?

So, off she went, kicking off her journey with kitchen experiments to whip up a sugar-free lollipop recipe. Of course, it wasn’t all rainbows and sunshine. There were challenges galore – from getting the candy-making mojo just right to convincing her folks that her idea was the real deal. But did Aline let that stop her? Nope. She kept at it, fine-tuning her recipe and seeking input from anyone who’d taste-test for her.

The turning point happened at a local farmers’ market, where Aline’s lollipops became the talk of the town, winning over both kids and grown-ups alike. That positive buzz fueled Aline’s fire, and she decided to turn her sweet hobby into a legit business. With her parents cheering her on, she birthed Zollipops, a company dishing out sugar-free lollipops sweetened with xylitol – a natural sweetener that’s a thumbs-up for dental health.

Now, let’s talk about Aline’s success – and boy, is it something. Picture this: she’s not even old enough to drive, yet she’s bagged awards and praises left and right as a young entrepreneurial trailblazer. Zollipops? It’s not just a local thing. You can find it in big-name stores across the U.S. and even overseas.

Aline’s story isn’t just about making lollipops. It’s a story about sticking to your guns and nurturing the entrepreneurial spark, no matter your age. She’s not just inspiring kids; she’s motivating the whole shebang – young adults, old adults, and everyone in between – to chase their dreams and sprinkle a bit of goodness into the world. Aline’s journey shouts loud and clear: age is just a number, and if you’ve got passion, grit, and put in the sweat, the sky’s the limit