Lessons in Economics
My 2nd grade twins are learning economics in class already! They asked me to come in to speak to the class about my business in the context of what they were learning: producer-processor-distributor-consumer relationships. When we talked about the rose growers (one girl asked whether the line was pesticide-free, and was not tested on animals, and I assured her this was the case - so cool and savvy)! We folded shipping boxes, and they learned about the significance of each person’s role in bringing a product to market. These children were wild with wonder, and so deeply interested in the process. They asked terrific, inspiring questions. I recognized a number of spirited future entrepreneurs.
On a glorious sunny afternoon this past Saturday, Duchess Marden sponsored an event for Teens Turning Green/Teens for Safe Cosmetics with an awe-inspiring speech from Summer Rayne Oakes. She spoke about her career history, not only as a model on the fashion front, but as a model citizen with gumption. Her take away message: be steadfast in representing what you believe in. I was impressed to learn that she had turned away a six figure contract to represent a cosmetics company who refused to divulge their ingredients. She is earnest, and anything but opportunistic. You will undoubtedly enjoy her new book
