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Jooyeon Song: Seeing a New Perspective

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· Monday, October 4th, 2021

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Jooyeon Song is the co-founder of ManiMe at the age of 29. ManiMe sells custom fit and good quality stick on nails that the customer can purchase and apply themselves at home. Their products are cruelty free, nontoxic, and easy to use. Song first thought of her idea when she was growing up in South Korea. She loved to go and get her nails done but she found with her busy schedule she just did not have the time to go to a nail solon. It was not until she attended college at Stanford where she met the man who would become her co-founder and together, while her was still in college getting her MBA, they created ManiMe. They use 3D printing technology to create the custom fit gel nails from 2D pictures.

Song explained one of the hardest things she faced while starting ManiMe was that most the investors she pitched to were male, and they did not understand the problem she was trying to solve. I think this problem happens more often than we think. I read an article that said, “there are 114% more female entrepreneurs in the US today than 20 years ago”. Women today are entering an environment that used to be all men. They bring to the table a new perspective and Song experienced the difficulty of trying to get others to see situations from a new perspective. Male or female this is an important part of entrepreneurship. Being able to get others to see the problem you see and understand how your idea can uniquely and effectively solve that problem is the heart and soul of entrepreneurship.

Song was able to explain her perspective and her solution to the problem and was able to get her business going. I found it really intriguing to learn about Song’s journey and what part of her entrepreneurship journey she struggled with the most. I feel as though it is a great example of the success that can come from perseverance, dedication, and hard work.

Here is a short video about Jooyeon Song:

https://www.forbes.com/30-under-30/2021/art-style/?profile=manime

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Categories : Women Entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs

Super Business Girl!-Asia Newson

Posted by ShelatzAD21

· Monday, October 4th, 2021

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Asia Newson is a young, teenage, entrepreneur from Detroit, who started her own business at the age of five! She wanted to experiment with candle-making while also teaching other kids like her how to become entrepreneurs. Her father first taught her how to make candles at a young age because he sold them himself at one point. Asia decided to create her own business, Super Business Girl, so she could have the freedom to design her own schedule. Ultimately, she looked at how hard her mom worked at her job and at home, so Asia decided that she wanted to create her own business to have more freedom to serve others. She started selling her candles outside of a store in downtown Detroit, which led to some conflict as she got older. Many people were projecting her business and brand as a scam and the security guards began chasing her from their storefront. Asia and her mother found a solution and went to get a permit. When the guards were shown the permit, they weren’t pleased but allowed it. Then she met someone who helped her out tremendously…

“Everything really started to change when Asia ran into Dan Gilbert, who is the owner of Quicken Loans as well as the Cleveland Cavaliers. He recognized her as Detroit’s “Super Business Girl.” She met with him in his office and he said, “I have keys to the city, and I can sell anywhere!” Today, Asia has trained 40 of her peers, young kids in Detroit, Michigan to be Entrepreneurs, which is to say Newson has created power and possibility across a whole community! She believes in helping other kids in Detroit and beyond learn to be entrepreneurs. She wants to open a candle store in every US state and she wants to sell her candles, as well as other products including “Super Business Girl” shirt, bags, and school supplies.” (https://prettybrowngirl.com/i-see-me-pretty-brown-girlpreneurs/asia-newson-founder-super-business-girl/)

Asia is a 13-year-old business owner who is making an impact on the world. She was featured on the Ellen DeGeneres show and on America’s got talent for her business and for her strong entrepreneurial spirit. She made a large impact in her community by training up to 40 of her peers on how to become entrepreneurs in the Detroit area.

This story is a massive inspiration due to Asia’s ability to power through and not let anyone talk her down regardless of who they were and what they thought of her business. She wanted to create a major impact in her community and ultimately the world, and she is doing just so. Her idea is a new take on the young entrepreneur by being able to teach others her process of innovation and success in her business. She demonstrates the idea of pivoting and hard work to be able to push through the hardships of being overlooked as a young entrepreneur who grew out of the “Oh, this is so cute!” phase. She is taken seriously as a young entrepreneur who has made a major impact with not necessarily a new product, but a relatable process in making it. She again has inspired me, and hopefully, others, to start as early as you can so you can accomplish much throughout life. Taking the first steps to create a business will get the ball rolling, that’s what I need to strive for.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/leahhunter/2017/01/10/the-13-year-old-entrepreneur-changing-the-face-of-business-in-detroit/?sh=df67f791f1d2

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Categories : Candles, Challenge, Positivity, Social Impact, Women Entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs

Raelynn Heath: Rae’s Materials

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· Sunday, October 3rd, 2021

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Raelynn Heath is an 8-year-old girl from Missouri who started her own jewelry business at the age of 4. She specializes at making bracelets which she sells on Facebook and Etsy. Raelynn was recently featured in the “1 Million Cups Black Entrepreneurship Showcase” on Feb. 2

8, 2018, at the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation.

Raelynn started making her bracelets out of plastic but upgraded to using acrylic and bubblegum beads when she was 5, and even uses materials like polymer clay. Raelynn also enjoys upcycling items such as chip bags, duct tape rolls, and old clothes. Raelynn’s business is unique because she has a generous purpose in creating most of her work. She gives bracelets to community members who have experienced recent trauma. Her big heart is a motivating factor of her business. Rae’s Materials is also unique because Raelynn has created this business at such a young age. Being able to create these bracelets at the age of four is a special talent, and it is amazing that she is using her talent to help those in need.

Raelynn hopes to increase her business to other areas of fashion as well but knows that school is her first priority at the moment. She hopes to study in Paris someday and get a degree in fashion. It is impressive that Raelynn has such a clear idea of how she wants her future business to expand at such a young age. Raelynn’s mom is in the process of helping her get a business license for Rae’s Materials, and her mom suspects that she could be on her way to a millionaire at age 16. Raelynn’s hopeful outlook and creativity has gotten her far in her entrepreneurial journey, and she will continue to grow her jewelry business using her great skill.

The 50 Youngest Entrepreneurs in the US | Business.org

8-year-old Raytown entrepreneur strings together jewelry business (startlandnews.com)

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Categories : Apparel/Accessories, Art, Creating, Design, Fashion, Jewelry, Kids, Positivity, Women Entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur

Eve Kekeh, founder of Bundlee

Posted by hallerer20

· Monday, September 27th, 2021

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If you have kids, you know how quickly they grow out of clothes in their first two years. Eve Kekeh recognized this problem and started her own company to help parents seeking a more sustainable and convenient way to access baby clothes. Her company, Bundlee, is the UK’s first sustainable baby clothing rental subscription.

Having two younger siblings, Eve Kekeh experienced first hand just how quickly babies will grow out of their clothing. She says, “Babies outgrow 7 clothing sizes in their first 2 years, and seeing the amount of waste this led to made me think there had to be a better way.” While spending a year studying abroad in the US, Kekeh discovered a designer womenswear rental service. She fell in love with this idea and soon realized that this same concept could be applied to baby clothing. Through careful research and receiving useful feedback from hundreds of parents, Kekeh developed Bundlee.

Bundlee is unique as it is tailored to fit the parents’ (and babies’) specific clothing needs. You simply choose a subscription plan that works best for your family, wear the clothes with no worries (thanks to the included rental insurance), and then conveniently swap clothing as your little one grows. All returned clothes are then thoroughly cleaned through their eco-friendly Ozone sanitization method and sent on to be loved by the next family.

In order to provide the very best quality, Eve Kekeh designs all collections that Bundlee offers herself. In addition, all pieces are made in the UK in a women run and owned factory, where Kekeh frequently visits to ensure that it meets her ethical standards. While designing pieces, it’s important to Kekeh that all fabrics used are suitable for babies’ sensitive skin. That is why all clothes are made with breathable cotton and free of any harmful chemicals.

Bundlee has continued to grow and flourish over the past few years. Eve Kekeh shows true innovation as she has built a company that helps so many, while helping the planet as well.

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Categories : Business::Entrepreneurs, Clothing, Entrepreneurship, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Sustainable, Women Entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur

Cristin Smith, Saffron & Sage

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· Sunday, September 26th, 2021

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Saffron and Sage, a holistic health club, was created by Cristin Smith. Before her journey into healthcare, Smith used entrepreneurial skills in the non-profit sector working with companies and entrepreneurs to enhance their businesses by connecting then to their target market. She also worked in the finance and insurance world in the beginning of her career. However, what really led her to starting and working on her own company was an unexpected health issue. She was told after visiting with several doctors that her condition could require surgery and life-long medication. But she was determined to do her part by researching and making changes in her lifestyle. She worked to seek out holistic health care providers and more natural ways of living.

After traveling for so long to several different specialists and treatments, Smith asked herself, why isn’t there a single destination for these treatments, and one that won’t drain my bank account? Smith decided that if there wasn’t one available for her, she would make one. That idea from 2013 has now been transformed into a thriving wellness center which holds a multitude of classes and treatments for people. This includes sound therapy, botanical medicine, breathwork, meditation, and the list goes on.

In a blog post on Saffron and Sage’s website, Smith discusses her daily schedule, her creative process, what makes her the best entrepreneur she can be, etc. Then she explains her biggest tip for other entrepreneurs, look for amazing people and create an amazing support/business team.

Beyond the unique health services and education that Saffron and Sage provides for people, I am especially impressed by the website and the online services that Saffron and Sage provide. Even if you do not live in the San Diego area, you can still get access to their online classes and some services through zoom. Another option for people who don’t have the money to sign up for their online services is the company’s blog. After scrolling through, you can see a huge amount of health and wellness information that is completely free!

Smith is a true entrepreneur, and it is shown through her persistence in finding a solution to the health issues that so many have unanswered questions about. Her approach of holistic health and natural medicine is such a prevalent topic in our society right now, where people are getting sick but cannot find help.

Founder and Spiritual Director at Saffron & Sage, Cristin Smith — San Diego Holistic Health Practitioners (saffronsageliving.com)

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Categories : Blog, Health, Healthy Lifestyle, Medicine, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Women Entrepreneurs

The Pastry Chef

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· Saturday, September 25th, 2021

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People have many ways to relieve their stress. A young girl named Gabrielle Williams found that her stress reliever was baking. Her stress was a result from bullying at a new school she started attending when she bowed her head in prayer before her meal. As she found that the baking would remove the bullying stress, she continued baking and trying new recipes from her grandmother. Her mother took her to women’s empowerment event where she encountered a young entrepreneur lady with the exact same name. The young lady’s last words were to “Dream Big” which gave Gabrielle the nudge to become a businesswoman.

Gabrielle went back to the kitchen and created a homemade frosting from scratch that was a hit, Chocolate Expresso Buttercream Frosting. After the frosting, she decided that she wanted to create her own business and in 2013 at the age of nine, Glorious Pastries by Gabrielle was born. The secret recipes are based on her grandmother’s and great grandmother’s recipes and some of the recipes she created on her own. The ingredients are all fresh and business emphasizes on the homemade goodness of the pastries. The pastry business was steady for several years, selling to friends and spread by word of mouth. Then in 2016, Glorious Pastries by Gabrielle was featured on the local news which expanded to ABC Good Morning America, Woman’s World Magazine, Washington Post, and many more. As her business’ fame grew, Gabrielle has had the opportunity to be a co-author to the book, The Science Behind It: Formulating Success at any Age and speak at several conventions about bullying and young entrepreneurs.

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There are many challenges that Gabrielle must encounter. Responding to negative feedback and skepticism about a business run by a young girl can bring about the difficulty in running a business. There are times when business is slow and there was a time where no orders were placed for several months. Gabrielle felt discourage enough that she debated on closing the business. But shortly later, she received a large order. Throughout the challenges for the young businesswoman, Gabrielle enjoys baking and takes pride in her business.

Glorious Pastries by Gabrielle website: Glorious Pastries by Gabrielle – Home

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Categories : Anti-Bullying, Baking, Bullying, Business, general, Kids, Women Entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur

Sixteen Going on Thirty

Posted by mallkr21

· Thursday, September 23rd, 2021

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Mya Furbert-Jacobs, a sixteen-year-old in Bermuda, has always had a passion for cosmetics and skin care. However, many skin products are ironically bad for your skin. Mya also hated that sticky, gooey feeling of having lipstick on your lips. This did not stop her love for cosmetics though. She took the entrepreneurial approach and decided to start her own makeup company.

She started with a simple lipstick that moisturizes your lips and doesn’t give that sticky feeling. After her lipstick was successful, she moved on to other makeup and skincare products. Mya competed in the youth division of a rocket pitch competition in Bermuda, and won second place. Much of Mya’s inspiration comes from her grandmother who helps her find recipes for her products. Her recipes include mostly natural ingredients such as: oatmeal, sugar, milk, and some witch hazel nut.

Mya understood that everyone’s skin type is different, so she interviewed her friends and customers to see how the products worked on them. With this information, she asks her customers some basic questions to help them find what product is best for them.

One of the challenges Mya has faced with starting her own business is finding the time in her schedule. Apart from running a business, Mya is in school, participates and a cheerleader, and works a part-time job.

Mya said, “The most important skill to have as an entrepreneur is the ability to try, and never give up. Businesses and entrepreneurs have their ups and downs, and it is vital to stay focused and never give up on a dream you believe in.” This beautifully sums up what makes someone an entrepreneur: being willing to fail, but pushing through it. Starting a cosmetics company at sixteen is a very risky endeavor, but Mya pushed through and ultimately succeeded.

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Categories : Costmetics, Women Entrepreneurs, young entrepreneurs

Adelle Archer, CEO & Co-Founder of Eterneva

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· Monday, September 20th, 2021

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“It’s in Tracey’s honor that I’m working to help thousands of families preserve their own loved ones’ legacies.”

— CO-FOUNDER ADELLE ARCHER

The way that this thoughtful and powerful business came to be is through the loss of Adelle Archer’s mentor, Tracy. Tracy was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer at only the age of 47 years old. Tracy was set to do many great things during her life but she was worried that she was not going to be able to create a great legacy for herself. Tracy was soon reinsured of how many lives that she had impacted by people sending her letters of how she had affected their lives. After Tracy’s passing, Adelle was the guardian of Tracy’s ashes and she had them turned into a black diamond ring to capture her sparkling spirit and for close keeping.

Eterneva was created for those that have lost loved ones to have the ability to have their ashes that have been turned into a diamond to either hang around their neck as a necklace or be worn around their finger as a ring. This company is not just mass producing meaningless diamonds, they are caring for each and every individual’s loved one’s ashes. This process only requires two tablespoons to a half of a cup of ashes or hair to be able to turn them into beautiful and meaningful diamonds. This process takes about 7-10 months to complete. Also, this process starts at a cost of $2,999 . This company has 5 steps to get this memorable and meaningful piece to you including the following:

Receive your welcome kit – You receive a package including a video, instructions, return postage, and the needed tools for you to send them your loved one’s ashes.
A remarkable transformation – They isolate the carbon from ashes, which will start the process for the making of the diamond(s).
A diamond emerges – This is when the magic of the process is truly revealed in the raw diamond that is created.
Cut, polished, set by masters – Your diamond is cut in Antwerp, graded and engraved, possibly colored and set in personalized jewelry.
An unforgettable homecoming – This is when your jewelry is returned to you.

Eterneva was named Consumer Startup of the Year by the Stevie Awards and was featured on the show “Shark Tank,” where it received an investment from Mark Cuban. Although Adelle has created a company, her accomplishments do not just revolve around her business. At only the age of 23, she graduated as valedictorian with her MBA in Entrepreneurship from the Acton School of Business, which is considered the ‘navy seal’ program for future entrepreneurs. She than spent 4 years as a Product Marketing leader in Tech, where she was able to launch major products to market with partners like Amazon, eBay, Square, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Adelle has been able to provide her customer with an experience that they did not even know they needed in their life, she has made it possible to always have the ones you love right there with you.

Eterneva’s About Video

Eterneva’s Process Video

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Categories : Jewelry, Uncategorized, Women Entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur

From Cremation to Creation: Adelle Archer

Posted by mccommonsme21

· Sunday, September 19th, 2021

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Urns, caskets, and funeral homes—they all felt uninspiring and morose to Adelle Archer, especially after she lost her close friend and mentor to pancreatic cancer in 2015. Although cremation rates are skyrocketing (over 50% of the US chooses to cremate their loved ones), the ashes are usually thrown out after a generation. From the ashes of her own grieving process, Archer created Eterneva, a company that honors the lives of pets and people by turning their cremated ashes into diamonds.

In layman’s terms, Eterneva uses the carbon content found within cremated remains to create a diamond. Interestingly, there is more than enough carbon to grow a diamond from human remains. Typical human remains contain approximately 1-4% of carbon, which yields about 2.5 to 8.5 mg of carbon. This is more than enough for Eterneva, which only needs about 1 gram of carbon for the diamond-making process!

Prior to founding Eterneva, Archer received her MBA in Entrepreneurship at the Acton School of Business, graduating as valedictorian of her class at twenty-three.

Since then, Archer appeared on “Shark Tank”, receiving an investment from Mark Cuban; she has also been featured on Forbes “30 under 30” list.

Perhaps the greatest legacy of Eterneva, however, is their efforts in reducing the stigma that surrounds grief. Too often, those in the grieving process feel misunderstood and isolated due to the lack of conversation surrounding the grieving process in society. With each diamond, Eterneva bridges the emotional void of pain and celebration for those left behind.

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Categories : Death Care, Entrepreneurship, Shark Tank, Women Entrepreneurs

Mikaila Ulmer – CEO of Saving Bees One Lemonade at a Time

Posted by dawsoncm21

· Sunday, September 19th, 2021

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Curiosity is the birthplace of all creation and innovation. Lack of curiosity limits us in what we can achieve. Mikaila Ulmer, a 15-year-old entrepreneur, not only had the curiosity but had the drive and courage to turn her idea into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar company.

The idea of Mikaila’s company, “Me & the Bees Lemonade”, began when she was just 4 years old and got stung by bees twice in one week. Stemming from her anger around getting stung, she was curious as to why bees even existed. She was intrigued to discover truly how much of an impact bees have on the environment. In preparation for some children’s business competitions, she wanted to combine finding a way to help bees not go extinct with her grandma’s lemonade recipe in her business idea. This is how “Me & the Bees Lemonade” was born. She decided to make her own variation to her grandma’s lemonade recipe with honey and donate a percent of profits to “local and international organizations fighting hard to save the honeybees”. Since she started the business, it has shown unbelievable growth and she now is selling her lemonade in multiple major markets and stores.

Although some may think that a lemonade business is mundane and not worth investment, Mikaila clearly proved this wrong. Mikaila’s lemonade business stands out among the rest. How? She has a drive and meaning behind it. She has a clear purpose and vision for her mission as a CEO. She wants to help the environment at the same time as spreading joy by saving the bees and sharing her grandma’s lemonade recipe with the world. Her passion for the cause and her personal tie to the business is what makes Mikaila unique and what makes her idea great. In the social entrepreneurship arena, we can learn from Mikaila. Whether involving the environment, people, technology, etc., entrepreneurs like Mikaila should inspire us to replicate her passion and courage to change the world for the better.

Mikaila also has a desire to share her story of being a social entrepreneur with others, which she does through speaking at events, leading workshops, and participating in social entrepreneurship panels. She clearly values inspiring others in a way that shows them that they can also make a difference if they are willing to take the chance and apply their passion to a cause. Personally, I am inspired by Mikaila’s story because she is the epitome of young entrepreneurs that achieve success by filling a need that makes a difference and that people care about with no fear. Her story reiterates to me the importance of running with a vision. Mikaila says herself, “My generation-we’re the future. When we grow up, we’re going to be the people who are the presidents and the leaders of the world…If we start at a young age making a difference, donating back, giving back, when we grow up, we can do that on a larger scale.” This quote encourages me that even at a young age, we have the opportunity and potential to make the world a better place. If we capture our dreams and transform them into reality, then there is nothing we cannot do.

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Categories : Beverages, Blog, Business, Business::Entrepreneurs, Great Ideas, Lemonade, Millennial Enrepreneuers, Positivity, Social Entrepreneur, Women Entrepreneurs, Young Entrepreneur