School is often a place where many feel that the things they learn can’t be carried or used beyond its walls. But Jelani Jones from Fredericksburg, Virginia was able to make a successful bath bomb business after being inspired by just a regular school activity. So don’t take school for granted!

Jelani jones had so much fun when making bath bombs during a school activity. When she realized that the ingredients were relatively easy to get and the process was just as fun, Jelani got inspired to make a small business out the fun activity she thoroughly enjoyed. Gaining the support of her mother and Father, they were able to get her supplies and start her future business of on the right path. While Jelani was starting her business, she made it very clear to her parents that, no matter what happens, “I just want to be the boss”.

When coming up with a name for her business, “Lani Boo Bath”, Jelani didn’t even waste a second. She had already had the name in mind since the day she was inspired at school. Basing the name off her grandmother’s own nickname for her, “Lani Boo”.

At first Jelani sold to only her friends and family, but soon “Lani Boo Bath” became extremely popular among her community. After being successful in her county, Jelani was encouraged to begin selling online and expand her audience. Being a straight A student during the transition was hard on Jelani so, like a true entrepreneur, Jelani made her own business schedule that she follows strictly in order to keep her business a success. Keeping her grades up with the schedule has truly made her business a great success.

Now “Lani Boo Bath” is a popular Bath products Esty site that not only does bath bombs but also soaps and other bath related gels.

sources:

This 9-year-old launched her own line of bath products — The Undefeated

The 50 Youngest Entrepreneurs in the US | Business.org

9-Year Old Queen Running Her Own Home-Based Line of Bath Products (blackbusiness.com)