Spark Creators

This episode introduces a comprehensive resources list on companies, books, podcast and youtube channels that empowers young creators and entrepreneurs. There is a free guide book for kids above age 12 to learn how to kick start their businesses. This episode also previews the upcoming 5 episodes on Businesses that support youth entrepreneurship. If you want to get all the resources, please go to peachandplumlab.com/43 to access all the links and recommendations from this episode.

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For this episode, we invited Moziah Bridges, the President and Creative Director from Mo’s Bows, a Handmade Bow Ties brand based in Memphis, TN. Moziah started this Bow Tie company when he was 9 years old because he needed an accessory to help him look sharp. He looked around but didn't see anything out there that fit his style or personality. So, with the help of his grandma, he started making his first bow ties. Since then, this baby business Moziah started at his grandmother's kitchen table in South Memphis became an internationally recognized brand. By now, Moziah has gone to Shark Tank, Met President Obama in the white house and also signed deals with the NBA teams.But how did he turn a bow tie company into a high-end fashion brand? Where is the turning point for his business? Who has helped him along the way? Let's tune into today's episode.

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For this episode, we talked more on the pricing, business strategies and future plans they have for the company.If you haven't yet listen to Episode #40, Emma Shelton and her mom Sarah Shelton, are the founders of Earings by Emma, a jewellery brand for girls and women based in Oklahoma.It was back in 2017 when Emma first started to make plastic earrings for herself. From there she has made a large collection of stylish earrings she can wear. But it was until then, she also found out that many friends and family also have sensitive ears, so she started making and selling the plastic earrings to them. Then she got chances to sell at a salon, at vendor events or at different stores. She finally launched her website so she is selling to the mass market with non-irritating earrings that are also very affordable.But how did they make improvements to current earrings for sensitive ears? Why people love their earrings so much that they can sell over 2000 pairs over a weekend? What does it mean to homeschool and run a family business at the same time? Let's tune in to today's episode.

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For this episode, we invited Emma Shelton and her mom Sarah Shelton, the founders of Earings by Emma, a jewellery brand for girls and women based in Oklahoma.It was back in 2017 when Emma first started to make plastic earrings for herself. From there she has made a large collection of stylish earrings she can wear. But it was until then, she also found out that many friends and family also have sensitive ears, so she started making and selling the plastic earrings to them. Then she got chances to sell at a salon, at vendor events or at different stores. She finally launched her website so she is selling to the mass market with non-irritating earrings that’s also very affordable.But how did they make improvements to current earrings for sensitive ears? Why people love their earrings so much that they can sell over 2000 pairs over a weekend? What does it mean to homeschool and run a family business at the same time? Let's tune in to today's episode.

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For this episode, we invited Zoe Oli and her mom Evana Oli, the founders from Beautiful Curly Me, a beauty brand for girls based in Atlanta Georgia.Beautiful Curly Me started when Zoe and Evana was looking for a suitable night time hair care solution. They are not satisfied with mediocre choices at the local beauty supply store. That’s why they started to create a quality sleep cap that Zoe feel excited to wear. From then on, Zoe asked mom if they can make a business out of it and if they can sell other products like dolls and scrunchies. Now, as a 7-year-old and 3rd grader, Zoe is super excited about her business and ready to make a difference every step of her way as a kid entrepreneur. But how did Zoe come up with the idea of selling dolls along with sleeping cap, and how does Evana teaches Zoe about math and calculations through everyday entrepreneurship? Let's tune in today's episode and to hear what Evana and Zoe have to say.

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For this episode, we invited Ashlyn So and her mom Angela Wu, the founders from Pin 2Gether, a couture or ready-to-wear fashion brand for girls based in California.When Ashlyn was 6, she discovered sewing and ever since then she has been draping her own clothes. She has been picking out her own outfits since she was 15 months old. Mom Angela had to give up on what Ashlyn is going to wear by the time she is 18 months old. As an 11 year old girl, Ashlyn now has her own fashion brand Ping2Gether and she has been on The kidfash magazine Fashion Show and The New York Fashion Week Fashion Show. If you want to know how Ashlyn designed her own clothes, how she entered NY Fashion Week, let's tune in to see what Ashlyn and Angela has to say.

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In this episode, host Li Zeng gives you 5 practical tips and ideas on how to start building a fashion or beauty brand. If you are interested in fashion or beauty, or if you want to know where to get started, please follow along with this episode. This episode also introduces our next series "Style Up". So in the end, we will also be revealing who are featured in this series, stay tuned!

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For this episode, we invited Lyla Black and her dad Eric Black. Lyla was the founder and designer at Lyla Tov Monster, a plush monster brand that intends to keep kids safe at night. Lyla won the Young Inventor award at the Toy & Game Inventor of the Year Award in Chicago last year and sold 2,000 units of her monsters. Her story has also been recognized on New York Post, The Huffington Post, The toy Book, Time for Kids and many more. Want to learn more about how Lyla and her family started the plush monster business? Let's tune in to today's episode!

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For this episode, we invited Joyce Curvin, an artist based in Palm Harbor Florida. Joyce uses new and recycled materials to create zany creatures that have attitude and spunk. These colourful characters---infused with large doses of humour—are inspired by the wildlife of Florida, from funky Sandhill Cranes, lazy alligators, to her very own dog and cat. Joyce strives to keep her art environmentally friendly and she uses plastic bottles, cardboard, old toys, guitar strings, wires and layers of paint to create her animals. But how did she get into creating animals from all kinds of materials? What's her process is like? Why is it important for her to create certain animals but not the others? Let's tune in and hear Joyce's story.

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This is the second part of Sara Robinson: The Girl Boss behind Sara Sews. Sara has over 150 sewing products vary in style and categories. Her products have been selling on Amazon and Etsy, she was also the winner of “Girls Mean Business” Contest hosted by Startup Squad in 2018. In the second part, we will be sharing, how do Sara and her mom run the sewing business? Why did they choose Amazon to fulfil their orders for delivering? What are some challenges or difficult times they ran into while running this business? Now let's tune in and hear what Sara and her mom Susan has to say.

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