Early Starters

Living brilliantly begins early.

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Careers

The Early Starter- Dwayne The Rock Johnson

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a prime example of an early starter who didn’t wait until he was an adult to chart his course towards…

Apr 17, 2025

Purpose

The 12 Year Old Who Started The HAPPY Organization

Imagine realizing, at just 12 years old, that you could create a healthier future—not only for yourself, but for entire communitie…

Apr 16, 2025

Finance

The Boy Who Took a Bold Leap at 12

Have you ever wondered if a single decision made in early adolescence could reshape your entire life? That’s exactly what happened…

Apr 16, 2025

Purpose

Samantha Smith- A 10-Year-Old’s Letter That Changed Global Conversations

Samantha Smith was just ten years old when she decided she couldn’t sit by and watch tensions between the United States and the So…

Apr 15, 2025

Learning

Tavi Gevinson-12-Year-Old Fashion Blogger

Think back to what you were doing at age 12—maybe you were busy with homework, hanging out with friends, or figuring out which aft…

Apr 15, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Rachel Zietz- From Teen Athlete to CEO

What were you doing at age 13—maybe rushing through homework so you could meet friends or practice a favorite sport? Rachel Zietz …

Apr 14, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Robert Nay- The Boy Who Taught Himself to Code

Have you ever wondered if a middle school passion project could outrank some of the biggest names in the mobile gaming industry? T…

Apr 14, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Nick D’Aloisio- The Boy Who Summarized the World

Imagine juggling homework assignments while quietly developing an app that would revolutionize how people consume news. That’s exa…

Apr 13, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Popcorn Dreams- How an 11-Year-Old Built a Gourmet Empire

When most of us were 11, we might have been focused on homework, after-school clubs, or weekend playdates. But Gabby R. Kent had b…

Apr 13, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Mikaila Ulmer- The Bee-Coming of a Young Entrepreneur

Most of us remember being four years old as a time filled with crayons, storybooks, and naptime. But for Mikaila Ulmer, age four w…

Apr 12, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Moziah Bridges-A Nine-Year-Old’s Bow Tie Empire

From Handmade Bow Ties to National Fame: Meet Moziah Bridges of Mo’s Bows When most kids are learning to ride a bike or memorizing…

Apr 12, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Jordan Casey- Nine-Year-Old Game Developer to Tech Visionary

Imagine learning to program your first mobile game when you’re just nine years old. That’s exactly what Jordan Casey, an Irish pro…

Apr 11, 2025

Passion

Logan Guleff- From Kid Cook to Culinary Star

Have you ever wondered how some people find their passion so early in life that they seem almost destined for success? Logan Gulef…

Apr 11, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

How a Nine-Year-Old Became a Candy CEO

Most kids dream of candy as something fun to eat after school or on Halloween. But Alina Morse had bigger ideas in mind—ideas that…

Apr 10, 2025

Learning

How One 8-Year-Old Is Making Art More Inclusive

Bellen Woodard was only eight years old when she realized there was a problem that needed solving in her classroom. During colorin…

Apr 10, 2025

Learning

Hilde Lysiak-Journalism Isnt Just For GrownUps

In her small town of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, she founded the Orange Street News—an independent newspaper that covered local sto…

Apr 9, 2025

Learning

How a 14-Year-Old Designed a Better Way to Handle Emergencies

Think back to when you were 14—perhaps you were navigating the halls of middle school, figuring out after-school sports, or obsess…

Apr 9, 2025

Learning

Gitanjali Rao- The 11-Year-Old Inventor Changing the World

Gitanjali Rao recognized early on that curiosity and compassion could drive remarkable innovation. At just 11 years old, she began…

Apr 8, 2025

Purpose

From Sorting Cans at Age 7 to Becoming a Community Hero

What were you passionate about at age seven—riding bikes with friends, playing video games, maybe collecting baseball cards? Ryan …

Apr 8, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Emma R. Smith- Baking Her Way to Success from Age 14

Imagine launching a business at just 14 years old. That’s exactly what a determined teenager did by creating “Emma’s Bake-Off” whi…

Apr 7, 2025

Learning

From Kid Jeweler to Bestselling Author

Have you ever thought about running your own business while you were still learning how to multiply and divide? Gabrielle Jordan d…

Apr 7, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Cookie Empire at 6-The Cory Nieves Story

When you hear about a business owner pitching products on street corners or forging national brand partnerships, you probably don’…

Apr 6, 2025

Learning

Easton LaChappelle- The Teen Innovator Transforming Prosthetic Technology

Easton LaChappelle began his journey into robotics and prosthetics at the age of 14, a time when many of his peers were just start…

Apr 6, 2025

Entrepreneurs & Startups

Christian Owens- Launching a Tech Empire at 14

Imagine being 14 years old and already on track to build a profitable tech business. That’s exactly what Christian Owens did with …

Apr 5, 2025