“If you’re passionate about what you do and you work hard, something is going to come out of it.” – Linda Manziaris, Founder of Body Bijou; Winner of Startup Canada’s 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Linda Manziaris started Body Bijou when she was 13 because she saw it as a way to help others. Not only is Body Bijou successfully selling uniquely designed jewelry, it is also creating impact. Manziaris donates 50% of her company’s profits to help young girls in developing countries receive an education.
According to 15-year-old Manziaris, the three most important secrets for success are:
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1. Have grit.
2. Always say yes.
3. Never take ‘no’ for an answer.
Today on Startup Canada Podcast with Rivers Corbett, Manziaris discusses the appeal of entrepreneurship for young people, creating a social enterprise and what it takes to grow a company while in school.
The Startup Canada Podcast Show is a production of Startup Canada, a grassroots, entrepreneur-led movement to bring together, celebrate, and give a voice to Canada’s entrepreneurship community. On the podcast, award-winning entrepreneur host Rivers Corbett speaks with the movers and shakers of Canada’s entrepreneurship community to give a glimpse into the future of business, and share insights on everything from social innovation to the future of work, investing, and why we need to think bigger to take our businesses global. Join Rivers Corbett for new episodes every Tuesday airing at 10 AM ET for lessons, trends, and opportunities in entrepreneurship from Vancouver to Fredericton; and Israel to Peru.
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