Posts by Mackenzie Boley
Sonia Yang – Treet
Resale stores are a treasure trove of low-priced, gently used products. Not only does shopping at one help the environment by recycling old fashion, but popular brands can be resold for half their original retail value. Customers love it. The brands, however, do not see any financial gain from this constant selling and reselling between…
Read MoreFelix Finkbeiner – Plant-for-the-Planet
Sparked by an elementary school project when he was nine years old, Felix Finkbeiner grew passionate about the issue of climate change and deforestation. From there, he founded his organization Plant-for-the-Planet, inviting fellow children to plant a million trees with him. They managed to hit that milestone a little more than three years later. Today,…
Read MoreTiffany Zhong – Noplace
When iPods, YouTube, and music streaming services developed, society jumped for joy at the ease of portable, available music; the days of mixed tapes and bulky records were gone. Then a growing population of people started to long for the days when albums weren’t just downloads on a device, but rather tangible prizes, thus vinyl…
Read MoreTaylor Price – Priceless Tay
26-year-old Taylor Price is the founder of Priceless Tay. While the name Priceless Tay was clearly inspired by her name, she says it also refers to understanding that money does not dictate value but rather reflects the worth you already have. With that in mind, Taylor Price’s mission through Priceless Tay is to educate Gen…
Read MoreAlina Morse – Zolli Candy
Gen Z entrepreneur Alina Morse is the founder of Zolli Candy, a brand that sells sugar-free, oral-health candies. Beyond sugar-free, the candy she sells is gluten-free, allergen-friendly, and all-natural in both flavoring and coloring, appealing to the fun kids want from candy without health concerns for the parents. Founded in 2015 at the age of…
Read MoreGabby Goodwin – GaBBY Bows
Gabby Goodwin and her mother, Rozalynn Goodwin, are the founders of Confidence by GaBBY Goodwin, who are most known for selling GaBBY Bows. The GaBBY Bow is a genius reinvention of the popular hair clips worn by Black girls everywhere. In Gabby’s words found on her website gabbybows.com, she says, “Mommy and I solved the…
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