Interview with Jade Kelly
Jade Kelly
Jade’s Journee - Founder at 10 years old
North Carolina, USA
Jade Kelly started her very first business aged 6, when facing bullying and other challenges at her school. She decided from that point onward to help other girls like herself, creating bows and accessories that would make girls feel more confident, brave and purposeful. Jade ultimate goal is having a store in all 50 states in the US. Passionate about getting her name out there, Jade has been featured on ABC and other news channels and even hosts a weekly broadcast!
Loving the courage behind the brand, Kebloom reached out to Jade:
1) Please introduce yourself.
Hello, my name is Jade Kelly. I’m the CEO and founder of Jade’s Journee. We specialize in statement bows for that girl living out loud and on purpose.
“I started Jade Journee at the age of 6, after facing bullying and other challenges. I realized other girls my age and younger were going through the same things I was, and I wanted to help them.”
2) Tell us a little bit about Jade’s Journee.
I started Jade Journee at the age of 6, after facing bullying and other challenges. I realized other girls my age and younger were going through the same things I was, and I wanted to help them.
“I want to help kids to learn how to embrace their journey and what makes them unique and different.”
3) Who are your customers?
Girls ages 4 -12 who are learning to embrace their journey of self discovery.
4) What passions inspired Jade’s Journee?
I want to help kids to learn how to embrace their journey and what makes them unique and different.
5) What skills have you developed?
Some of the things I have learned while in business, is how to interview people, how to budget and how to connect with people.
6) What are your current business goals and what is your ultimate one?
My current goal is to launch my BFFs club and my ultimate goal is to have stores in all 50 states.
7) What advice would you give to other young entrepreneurs/dreams?
I would say: if you’re passionate about your business and that’s something that you really wanna do, definitely stick to it and stay dedicated.
…and anything else you’d like to add!
About the Author:
Ellie McRae is the blogger, interviewer and content creator for Kebloom! When she’s not writing kick-ass articles, you’ll find her studying marketing and drinking copious amounts of coffee. Find out more about Ellie here.
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