In this series, we explore the lives of ordinary kids with not-so-ordinary hobbies. Between soccer practice and schoolwork and driving lessons, these young entrepreneurs also run successful businesses. Here, they share some of their favorite things—from sloths and STEM to bubble baths and beagles—and what it’s like to be the boss.
In high school, Mateo Galvez was a self-professed troublemaker. Then, at 16 years old, something changed. He “woke up,” he says, and started his motivational apparel business, LOTTA WORLDWIDE. Through hard work and the help of his supportive family, Mateo, now 19, is about to celebrate three years in business.
Carson started his business, Locker Board, to make money to pay for surf lessons—and to avoid doing chores. The now 14-year-old has a busy schedule between sports, running his business, and tuning out the haters. Here, he shares his thoughts on keeping oceans clean and seizing every moment.
Simone Hufana admits she’s pretty bad at time management. But give her a break—she’s only 19. She’s currently taking the semester off college to dive full-time into her business, Color Herstory. Simone created her brand out of a desire to see more representation of women of color in the world. Her coloring books introduce young girls to the amazing women that inspired her to love herself.
Only two months into middle school, Brianna J. is already a seasoned entrepreneur. This 11-year-old started her online kids’ apparel store, Brianna’s Closet, in 2017. When she’s not do-gooding or building her store, she’s working hard on her math homework and taking coding classes. But don’t worry: she still has lots of time for kid stuff, like binging her favorite cartoons.
Piper Williams didn’t like underwear. She found her brother’s boxer shorts preferrable, but the fit wasn’t quite right. That’s when the four-and-a-half-year-old had an idea: boxer shorts for girls. With the help of her brother, mom, and dad, Piper’s idea bloomed into My Pipers, a business that keeps the whole family busy. Get inside the minds of two kid entrepreneurs as they weigh in on everything from middle school to Simone Biles.
Charlie Kobdish is a kid of many talents—Monopoly, basketball, making jokes—but he’s most proud of his knack for business. This 12-year-old CEO runs a candied pecan company, Charlie’s Treats. One day, Charlie plans to be a politician, but for now he’s just focusing on being a seventh grader. Here, he shares with us his thoughts on everything from superheroes to sports to seasonal spices.
Between jazz, acro, and musical theater, Kamaria Warren is learning to be a boss too. In this homework assignment, the 10-year-old brains behind Brown Girls Stationery shares her big dreams—and her advice for other kids chasing their own.
With the support of his family, 12-year-old Jahkil Jackson runs Project I Am—an organization that provides the necessities of life to homeless communities in his native Chicago and beyond. Oh, and no big deal: he also runs an apparel business, speaks at events across the country, and tap dances on the side.
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.
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.
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.
In this series, we explore the lives of ordinary kids with not-so-ordinary hobbies. Between soccer practice and schoolwork and driving lessons, these young entrepreneurs also run successful businesses. Here, they share some of their favorite things—from sloths and STEM to bubble baths and beagles—and what it’s like to be the boss.
In high school, Mateo Galvez was a self-professed troublemaker. Then, at 16 years old, something changed. He “woke up,” he says, and started his motivational apparel business, LOTTA WORLDWIDE. Through hard work and the help of his supportive family, Mateo, now 19, is about to celebrate three years in business.
Carson started his business, Locker Board, to make money to pay for surf lessons—and to avoid doing chores. The now 14-year-old has a busy schedule between sports, running his business, and tuning out the haters. Here, he shares his thoughts on keeping oceans clean and seizing every moment.
Simone Hufana admits she’s pretty bad at time management. But give her a break—she’s only 19. She’s currently taking the semester off college to dive full-time into her business, Color Herstory. Simone created her brand out of a desire to see more representation of women of color in the world. Her coloring books introduce young girls to the amazing women that inspired her to love herself.
Only two months into middle school, Brianna J. is already a seasoned entrepreneur. This 11-year-old started her online kids’ apparel store, Brianna’s Closet, in 2017. When she’s not do-gooding or building her store, she’s working hard on her math homework and taking coding classes. But don’t worry: she still has lots of time for kid stuff, like binging her favorite cartoons.
Piper Williams didn’t like underwear. She found her brother’s boxer shorts preferrable, but the fit wasn’t quite right. That’s when the four-and-a-half-year-old had an idea: boxer shorts for girls. With the help of her brother, mom, and dad, Piper’s idea bloomed into My Pipers, a business that keeps the whole family busy. Get inside the minds of two kid entrepreneurs as they weigh in on everything from middle school to Simone Biles.
Charlie Kobdish is a kid of many talents—Monopoly, basketball, making jokes—but he’s most proud of his knack for business. This 12-year-old CEO runs a candied pecan company, Charlie’s Treats. One day, Charlie plans to be a politician, but for now he’s just focusing on being a seventh grader. Here, he shares with us his thoughts on everything from superheroes to sports to seasonal spices.
Between jazz, acro, and musical theater, Kamaria Warren is learning to be a boss too. In this homework assignment, the 10-year-old brains behind Brown Girls Stationery shares her big dreams—and her advice for other kids chasing their own.
With the support of his family, 12-year-old Jahkil Jackson runs Project I Am—an organization that provides the necessities of life to homeless communities in his native Chicago and beyond. Oh, and no big deal: he also runs an apparel business, speaks at events across the country, and tap dances on the side.
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.
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.
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.
In this series, we explore the lives of ordinary kids with not-so-ordinary hobbies. Between soccer practice and schoolwork and driving lessons, these young entrepreneurs also run successful businesses. Here, they share some of their favorite things—from sloths and STEM to bubble baths and beagles—and what it’s like to be the boss. 
In high school, Mateo Galvez was a self-professed troublemaker. Then, at 16 years old, something changed. He “woke up,” he says, and started his motivational apparel business, LOTTA WORLDWIDE. Through hard work and the help of his supportive family, Mateo, now 19, is about to celebrate three years in business. 
Carson started his business, Locker Board, to make money to pay for surf lessons—and to avoid doing chores. The now 14-year-old has a busy schedule between sports, running his business, and tuning out the haters. Here, he shares his thoughts on keeping oceans clean and seizing every moment.
Only two months into middle school, Brianna J. is already a seasoned entrepreneur. This 11-year-old started her online kids’ apparel store, Brianna’s Closet, in 2017. When she’s not do-gooding or building her store, she’s working hard on her math homework and taking coding classes. But don’t worry: she still has lots of time for kid stuff, like binging her favorite cartoons.
Piper Williams didn’t like underwear. She found her brother’s boxer shorts preferrable, but the fit wasn’t quite right. That’s when the four-and-a-half-year-old had an idea: boxer shorts for girls. With the help of her brother, mom, and dad, Piper’s idea bloomed into 
Charlie Kobdish is a kid of many talents—Monopoly, basketball, making jokes—but he’s most proud of his knack for business. This 12-year-old CEO runs a candied pecan company, Charlie’s Treats. One day, Charlie plans to be a politician, but for now he’s just focusing on being a seventh grader. Here, he shares with us his thoughts on everything from superheroes to sports to seasonal spices. 
Between jazz, acro, and musical theater, Kamaria Warren is learning to be a boss too. In this homework assignment, the 10-year-old brains behind Brown Girls Stationery shares her big dreams—and her advice for other kids chasing their own.
With the support of his family, 12-year-old Jahkil Jackson runs Project I Am—an organization that provides the necessities of life to homeless communities in his native Chicago and beyond. Oh, and no big deal: he also runs an apparel business, speaks at events across the country, and tap dances on the side. 
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.
Oliver “Ollie” Fequiere
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.