These teenpreneurs make starting your own business look like child's play
Our coming-of-age years are monumental in how we blossom into women - although some of us may prefer not to revisit some of those awkward horror stories. But hopefully, these girls will be talking about their teenage experiences for years to come. We picked five of the top teenage female entrepreneurs and leaders of change because - hey - we could probably learn a thing or two.
1) Leanna Archer (17) - CEO and founder of Leanna's All Natural Hair Products (started it when she was 9)
Industry: Hair care products
Net worth: $3.2 million
What we can learn from her: "I figured if it didn't work out, I had my whole life ahead of me."
2) Hannah Taylor (16) - CEO and founder of The Ladybug Foundation (started it when she was 8)
Industry: Philanthropy and humanitarianism (non-profit - Hannah and all employees volunteer all their time)
Accomplishments: Named one of CBC's Champions of Change in 2010 and had raised $2 million by then
What we can learn from her: "Do a little miracle everyday."
3) Ashley Qualls (23) - CEO and founder of WhateverLife.com (started it when she was 14)
Industry: Digital design
Monthly stats: 7 million users, 60 million page views and a revenue of $70,000
What we can learn from her: When she was offered $1.5 million and a car of her choosing from a company looking to acquire her site, she turned them down, saying, "I don't even drive yet."
4) Juliette Brindak (24) - CEO and founder of Miss O & Friends (started it when she was 10)
Industry: Internet, social networking
Business valuation: Proctor & Gamble valued it at $15 million when they invested in 2008
What we can learn from her: "There was a homepage, which had the five Miss O characters and simple flash animations. There was hardly anything to it, but it was definitely a start."
5) Alexandra McDaniel (23) - CEO and founder (and self-proclaimed Chairkid) of Kids Roar (started it when she was 9)
Industry: Business, marketing
Side ventures: blogging, publishing, product manufacturing, and teaching other kids how to be entrepreneurs
What we can learn from her: "I really wanted to buy a horse, so I started a company to get one."
Industry: Hair care products
Net worth: $3.2 million
What we can learn from her: "I figured if it didn't work out, I had my whole life ahead of me."
2) Hannah Taylor (16) - CEO and founder of The Ladybug Foundation (started it when she was 8)
Industry: Philanthropy and humanitarianism (non-profit - Hannah and all employees volunteer all their time)
Accomplishments: Named one of CBC's Champions of Change in 2010 and had raised $2 million by then
What we can learn from her: "Do a little miracle everyday."
3) Ashley Qualls (23) - CEO and founder of WhateverLife.com (started it when she was 14)
Industry: Digital design
Monthly stats: 7 million users, 60 million page views and a revenue of $70,000
What we can learn from her: When she was offered $1.5 million and a car of her choosing from a company looking to acquire her site, she turned them down, saying, "I don't even drive yet."
4) Juliette Brindak (24) - CEO and founder of Miss O & Friends (started it when she was 10)
Industry: Internet, social networking
Business valuation: Proctor & Gamble valued it at $15 million when they invested in 2008
What we can learn from her: "There was a homepage, which had the five Miss O characters and simple flash animations. There was hardly anything to it, but it was definitely a start."
5) Alexandra McDaniel (23) - CEO and founder (and self-proclaimed Chairkid) of Kids Roar (started it when she was 9)
Industry: Business, marketing
Side ventures: blogging, publishing, product manufacturing, and teaching other kids how to be entrepreneurs
What we can learn from her: "I really wanted to buy a horse, so I started a company to get one."
But wait, it's not too late
These stories are meant to inspire, but if you're feeling a little deflated, don't worry - these girls just make it look easy. Years of dedication and a strong support system (these girls all share a commonality of parents who either helped them, pushed them, or even joined them in the boardroom) are fundamental in the blossoming of any business - just like they were for us all when we blossomed.
From: Goldengirl.com/ Posted by Mags
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