Built from Scratch

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Skye started a skincare brand with a mission to encourage creativity, love, and soul.

Since founding the company, she has won over $5,500 in awards and sold more than 1,000 units of her products.

Currently a student at Stetson University, Skye plans to graduate in May 2025, after which she will work on her business full time.

Skye is just 21 years old.

Contact Info
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/skyemeraki/
Website: https://skyemeraki.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skyemeraki/

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In this episode, I sit down with Zach, the 25-year-old founder and CEO of Caddy Moving, a tech-enabled platform connecting over 7,500 independent movers and serving more than 10,000 customers annually across the U.S.

Originally from Chicago, Zach pursued his passion for diving at the D1 level while attending Auburn University. After graduation, he moved to Austin, Texas, where he launched Caddy Moving in August 2021. In addition to his success with Caddy Moving, Zach became a managing partner at Boots & Mortar in January 2024.

Zach is just 25 years old.

Contact Info
Caddy Moving: https://www.caddymoving.com/
Boots & Mortar: https://www.bootsandmortar.com/
Email: [email protected]

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In this episode, I sit down with Mckenzi Lyn Flis, the founder of Old Trends New Trends, a luxury handbag company that’s already making a name in the fashion world.

From Flagler Beach, Florida, Mckenzi launched her brand at just 18 years old while attending Stetson University, where she pursued her business degree. Over the years, she has achieved remarkable milestones, including placing in the top 100 of a global pitch competition, winning over $10,000 in pitch prizes, being featured on the cover of Evolve Magazine, and having her designs showcased during New York Fashion Week. 

Mckenzi is just 23 years old.

OTNT Instagram / Facebook: @oldtrendsnewtrends
OTNT Website: www.oldtrendsnewtrends.com

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In this episode, I sit down with Kendall Buck, an entrepreneur who has already made waves in the product design world.

Originally from Gilbert, Arizona, Kendall always dreamed of being an inventor. After arriving at Stetson University, a school advisor gave her the confidence to turn that dream into reality. Following 30 iterations of her idea, Kendall launched her first product through a successful Kickstarter campaign with 131 investors.

Since then, she’s sold her product on Amazon and Walmart, became a finalist for the eWomenNetwork, and even appeared on Fox Business's "Billion Dollar Idea."

Kendall is just 23 years old.

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In this episode, I sit down with Jon Paul, founder of a company that assists businesses with their IT needs in Flagler County, Florida.

Originally from Pennsylvania, Jon began his entrepreneurial journey in 2016, launching a side hustle while working at a local cell phone repair store. By 2017, he made the leap to full-time entrepreneurship, building a company that now boasts an impressive customer retention rate of nearly 90%.

Jon is just 27 years old.

Click to find Jon at his company website.

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In this episode, I sit down with Nuria, founder of Networking by Nuria, a branding and social media consulting company.

Originally from Spain, Nuria began her journey at the University of Rovira and later earned her MBA in the U.S. after attending Slippery Rock University. With 8 years of content creation experience, she now helps small, medium, and large companies grow their brand and social media influence. 

Nuria is just 24 years old.

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Olivia grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a passion for entrepreneurship from a young age. At just 14 years old Olivia began her first company (OG's Bakery) by baking sweet treats for family, friends, and even real customers.

After graduating from Michigan State in May of 2024, she is now working on her company full time already closing a distribution partnership with a chain of over 65 coffee shops.

Olivia is just 22 years old.

Click to find OG's Bakery on Instagram.

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