As we enter the month of March, we are taking the time to honor all of the female entrepreneurs with small businesses of their own.  These young ladies dedicate their time to perfecting their craft all while balancing school and their extracurricular activities. Time, effort, and talent is put into their work as their creative ideas sprout into a successful business. 

Abie Obasuyi – @absstyledit

Abie Obasuyi, junior hairstylist, started her business just two years ago which stemmed from a love for doing her own hair. 

“I started when I was doing my own hair for the first time,” Abie Obasuyi said. “When I realized I could braid, I tried doing it on other people.”

Obasuyi adored doing hair and the things that came with it. She strived to give her clients a safe space while in her chair, and gained time to reflect on her life as well. 

“I enjoy the fact that it’s therapeutic to me,” Obasuyi said. “It gives me a few hours to think about life and myself.” 

Obasuyi developed ways to advertise her business with the help of social media and her clients.

“I would take a picture after or during the process and post it on social media to get some attention,” Obasuyi said. 

Although she doesn’t plan on continuing her journey of being a hairstylist outside of high school, she’s hopeful about her future and pursuing law.

“My advice for females trying to start their own business is to advertise it. Make it known you have a business.” 

Zahari Edwards – @prettylashedgirl

Zahari Edwards is a sophomore lash tech who started her business off the feeling of getting her own lashes done.

“I genuinely just love getting my lashes done,” Zahari Edwards said. “I was just like why not do other people’s lashes and make them feel cute, how I felt cute.”

Edwards journey started during the summer of 2024 just before her sophomore year began.

“I like to make money, money is a big thing for me so it was easy to make it while doing something that I loved,” Edwards said.

Edwards found a way to organize the schedule of her business, while taking on the challenging schedule of flag football and lacrosse.

“I make a monthly schedule on my Instagram, and they pick a day and time that I have availability on,” Edwards said.

Edwards advertises her business by making posters, business cards, and staying active on her social media accounts. She hopes to one day be accepted into Cosmetology school, and take her business as far as it can go.

“My advice for upcoming female entrepreneurs is to make sure you’re open to having your time occupied, and money to invest in your business beforehand,” Edwards said.  

Isabel Luna – @lunaxnaills

Isabel Luna, a junior nail tech, started her business in April of 2024. She always took interest in videos of people doing nails, and the growth of her business launched  from there.

“I was tired of sitting at home and I would watch TikTok’s of nails,” Isabel Luna said. “I also didn’t like paying for my own nails so I started.”

Isabel began practicing in March where she practiced nails on family and friends. Eventually took clients around the summertime. She created a schedule to balance her business, soccer, and band. 

“I have my own schedule posted on Instagram,” Luna said. “I take three clients on the weekend and one during the weekday after school.” 

Luna advertises her business by posting on her Instagram, TikTok, and the support of her friends and family. 

“As a female it can be difficult sometimes, sometimes people don’t come and it can be empty some weeks, but it’s worth it,” Luna said.

Luna strives to have her own nail salon, all while taking on a career in medicine as her main job. 

“My advice to young females trying to start their own business is don’t give up,” Luna said. “You have one shot so make it count.” 

Kyann Senior – @treatswithkyy_

Sophomore baker, Kyann Senior, started her business in the middle of  December. Her business arose from her love of baking a few years before she started. She decided to continue to learn in the field of baking, and made her money from there.

“I used to bake when I was younger,” Kyann Senior said. “I found it very peaceful, so I sold it.”

Senior is also part of the basketball team, which convinced her to develop a schedule, according to her availability. 

“Most of the time I try to do three days out of the week, but with sports it’s hard, so sometimes it’s only two days,” Senior said.

Along with her schedule, she also found ways to make a name for her business and spread the word to other students.

“I advertise my business by posting it on Instagram,” Senior said. “My friends support me by telling other people as well.”

Senior is thinking about continuing her business throughout college, but is still deciding to keep it as a high school hobby for the time being.

“My advice for young female entrepreneurs is to never give up on the business they decide to create,” Senior said.