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Sharks and Shooting Hoops: Inside the Minds of Two School-Aged Founders
In the world of brothers Ethan and Merritt Perlyn, surfing is life. But in between catching waves and shooting hoops and keeping up with school work, the two are also seasoned entrepreneurs—their surf-inspired company, Crepic, is now a year old. Here, the brothers share some of their favorite things, and tell us exactly what it’s like to be a kid entrepreneur.
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Vanguard: This Latinx Bath Brand Is Bubbling with Nostalgia
Estefania Rodriguez is the founder of Brewbles Studio, a bath and body shop that sells products based on nostalgia and Latinx culture. Estefania began making bath bombs as a form of self-care and a way to manage her mental illness. To make ends meet, she started selling them. And the business took off...fast. This is what happened next. -
How to Be a Boss: 18 Tips from This Is Us’ Randall and Beth Pearson
When your life begins by getting abandoned at a fire station, up is really the only way to go. And, This Is Us’ Randall Pearson lives and breathes Dr. K’s mantra: “There’s no lemon so sour that you can’t make something resembling lemonade.” Here’s what we learned from Randall, his wife, Beth, and the Pearsons about how to win at business and life.
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Bath Bombs and Batman: Inside the Mind of a 6-Year-Old Founder
Oliver “Ollie” Fequiere is the young founder behind bath and story time brand Fizzies & Fables. He’s definitely a baths-over-showers kinda guy. And who wouldn’t be when getting clean involves colorful chemical reactions and surprise toys? Ollie sat down with us in his New York “Bubble Lab” to show off his fizzy creations and share what it’s really like to be a 6-year-old bath expert and budding business mogul.
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Vanguard: The Unique Voice Behind Gender-fluid Wellness Products
Gloria Noto is the founder of NOTO Botanics, an all-natural, multi-use, gender-fluid cosmetics line committed to activism and giving back. After almost 10 years as a makeup artist, Gloria decided to start a company focused on making the beauty and wellness space more inclusive.
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How to Be a Boss: 10 Tips from Shrill
Based on the personal journey of comedian and author Lindy West, and her bestselling book Shrill, the LOL-worthy and extremely relatable Hulu show of the same name serves up a whole lot of inspo. In the six-episode series, now streaming on Crave, Annie transforms from a shy, passive assistant editor to a confident powerhouse—and teaches us a lot in the process.
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STEM and Stargate Atlantis: Inside the Mind of a 11-Year-Old Founder
Meet Sophia Fairweather. She’s a big sister, book lover, and one pretty bright kid. At 5, she approached her dad about starting her own business (just like him). Because of her experiences, the now 11-year-old is dedicating her free time—between school and swimming—to speaking about entrepreneurship. This is her story, in her words.
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Vanguard: Meet the Nigerian Publisher Heating Up African Romance Novels
Bibi Bakare-Yusuf is the publishing director of Cassava Republic Press and Ankara Press. After launching a publishing company to offer a platform for contemporary African writers, Bibi had another idea: why not start a romance-novel imprint that put black women at the center of the story? This is what happened next.
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How to Be a Boss: 12 Tips from The Crown
They say that heavy is the head that wears The Crown, but nobody talks about just how much heart you need too. It turns out there’s little room for self-doubt after you’ve landed the ultimate promotion (regardless of whether you wanted it), but fortunately—like Queen Elizabeth—most of us are surrounded by friends, family, and a solid team to keep us supported and focused. Here’s how to channel your inner queen, or king, to be a boss (crown jewels not included). -
Overdraft: Success for This Founder—at First—Simply Meant Surviving
Adam Gentry’s dad passed away when Adam was only 24. He then adopted his half siblings and launched a clothing business to help get food on the table. But his company struggled, and as things got more dire, Adam needed to make a major pivot to find success. This is his “crash course coming-of-age” story, in his own words. -
Baseball and Black Panther: Inside the Mind of an 11-Year-Old Founder
Ryan Gill spends his days like any 11-year-old—catching pop flys, building Lego sets, and studying for social studies tests. But between school and fun, Ryan and his brothers also run a business: Frères Branchiaux, which sprung from a plea to their parents to buy Nerf blasters and video games. Mom and Dad said, “Get a job—or start a business."
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Vanguard: This Artist Conjured a Magical World of Black Anime Characters
Jacque Amadi is the head magical girl of Adorned By Chi, a lifestyle business based on anime-inspired fashion. After launching a comic about Nigerian university students with magical superpowers, Jacque’s ready for her next act: licensing deals inspired by the Adorned By Chi brand.
In the world of brothers Ethan and Merritt Perlyn, surfing is life. But in between catching waves and shooting hoops and keeping up with school work, the two are also seasoned entrepreneurs—their surf-inspired company, Crepic, is now a year old. Here, the brothers share some of their favorite things, and tell us exactly what it’s like to be a kid entrepreneur.
Estefania Rodriguez is the founder of Brewbles Studio, a bath and body shop that sells products based on nostalgia and Latinx culture. Estefania began making bath bombs as a form of self-care and a way to manage her mental illness. To make ends meet, she started selling them. And the business took off...fast. This is what happened next. 
When your life begins by getting abandoned at a fire station, up is really the only way to go. And, 
Oliver “Ollie” Fequiere
Based on the personal journey of comedian and author Lindy West, and her bestselling book 
Meet Sophia Fairweather. She’s a big sister, book lover, and one pretty bright kid. At 5, she approached her dad about starting her own business (just like him). Because of her experiences, the now 11-year-old is dedicating her free time—between school and swimming—to speaking about entrepreneurship. This is her story, in her words.
They say that heavy is the head that wears 
Adam Gentry’s dad passed away when Adam was only 24. He then adopted his half siblings and launched a clothing business to help get food on the table. But his company struggled, and as things got more dire, Adam needed to make a major pivot to find success. This is his “crash course coming-of-age” story, in his own words.
Ryan Gill spends his days like any 11-year-old—catching pop flys, building Lego sets, and studying for social studies tests. But between school and fun, Ryan and his brothers also run a business: Frères Branchiaux, which sprung from a plea to their parents to buy Nerf blasters and video games. Mom and Dad said, “Get a job—or start a business."
Jacque Amadi is the head magical girl of Adorned By Chi, a lifestyle business based on anime-inspired fashion. After launching a comic about Nigerian university students with magical superpowers, Jacque’s ready for her next act: licensing deals inspired by the Adorned By Chi brand.- Previous page
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