It's a New Day... A Youth Takeover

  

A new day yes indeed. On Oct 10, 2021 Trgile Wade put on the biggest youth pop-up shop I have ever seen here in Chicago, IL. Tragil Wade, yes founder of America's Big Sister Foundation brought together over 20 different vendors ranging from the ages of 5 years old to 23 years old gathered together at Corliss High School to showcase all that they have learned over the summer while participating in America's Big Sister Foundation program.  Tragil, made it clear that she is for the youth and the betterment of our future and our future are the youth of tomorrow. I must say I am extremely thankful to radio personality Kirsten Hedrick and business owner Donice Bibbs for personally inviting me and my team to be a part of something so amazing. Not only were their young entrepreneurs at this event but there were a few businesses that are staples in the community of Corrlis highschools like Max Candle Co., Catholic Charities, Focus Faries, April D. Preyar, and a few others that made the day one could walk away from feeling inspired and motivated to do something great. 

     

I must say that not only was I inspired but I was truly motivated and in awe by these amazing young entrepreneurs, like 7-year-old, Jenna Mosley who is the owner of Girly Boss Inc. She has been in business for about 5 months. She is now an author. She said her love for her mommy inspired her o write her book to talk about all the things she does with her mother. Another business that really awed me with Alyssa's Dream was founded by a 14-year-old young lady that started her non-profit company to help her friends stay in dance class. Alyssa stated that she was sad that her friends kept dropping out and she went to her mother and asked her how she should help. Not only is Alyssa a black ballerina, a business owner but she is also an actress most recent you may have seen her on Chicago Med, ChciagoFire, and even Empire. Alyssa has hosted events and volunteered at events like Girls Who Brunch. I can literally go on and on about this young lady but Id mich rather you read more about her in the Winter issue of The Bizness Magazine. A fan favorite by for is Vicky Mo's Fashion by Victoria. We most recently featured her clothing line in the Summer issue of The Bizness Magazine feature Twista. She not only is a clothing designer but she is tapping into her ability to interview and cover events via her live platform. Some other business that really touched my heart was the NBHD HOPE, owner of 23-year-old Amari, a graduate of Alcorn State with a Communications degree. She started her business to bring hope to her community by providing production grants that offer services like photography.

  

Events like this truly excite me and inspire me to continue to grow and to continue to open doors for people regardless of is they appreciate it or not. We challenge you to get involved in your community. Take a moment to care about our future, which s the youth of tomorrow. get involved and take a second to talk to the youth around you. They are waiting on you to ask them, "How are YOU?"

It's a new DAY and the YOUTH are taking over.