Obviously Detroit is in desperate need of economic revitalization, but bet you didn’t think it would come in the form of a 10 year old, little black girl, did you?
Don’t worry, we didn’t either, but the young dynamo, business tycoon is off to a great start. Asia Newson is Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur, according to her, and she isn’t shy about saying it. Don’t worry, she has a wonderful personality, doing well in school and is obviously a future business leader in the city of Detroit and the country.
From the Grio: “I wanna let everyone know that I am Detroit’s youngest entrepreneur and I like to do what I like to do,” said the 10-year-old Asia.
Asia Newson is a little dynamo that’s even captured Dan Gilbert’s attention.
Newson sells candles with her dad. Her big smile is matched by her passion to get other kids involved.
“I teach young people, like myself, how to make their own money,” she said.
Newson’s business is called Super-Business Girl. The 10-year-old was made to manage, and she runs a super-tight ship.
“Some of my trainees are older than me, but I’m ten, this is my company and I’m the boss of the company so you have to listen to me, and if you don’t then I don’t know what to tell you,” said Newson.
She had an opportunity to speak with Dan Gilbert, who has many prominent businesses in Detroit and around the country. In fact, she drew some media attention as a result. You can catch the video of this encounter below.
However, the wonderful news in this story is the fact that Bamboo Detroit, a start accelerator in the community is working with the young business phenom. They have been coaching Asia and her parents over the past three years.
“I think that she will become one of the most successful young persons that America has in all honesty,” said Brian Davis co-founder of Bamboo Detroit.
“She already has it right. She already knows about customers, she knows how to structure a business. It’s incredible,” said Bamboo co-founder Mike Ferlito.
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The one thing our community needs is more young people like Asia Newson being held up in a bright light by our community and media outlets. We don’t have enough young role models for our children to follow, mirror and strive to be better than, but if we do our part we will.
Take a moment to share your comments below on this young phenom, but do your best to spread the story to others around the country and world. Let them know we have many wonderful young people like Asia and will do the work to spread their positive messages!
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