“Being passionate and genuine about what you do!”
Just ask our GLOW 2025 Ambassador, Sophia Rizzo – she’s living proof of what’s possible when you put those words into action.
By her mid-teens Sophia was running her company, Glitter Girl, and has now built an online community of more than 50,000!
But her success didn’t happen overnight. Sophia started small – packing orders after school, responding to customers and learning each step of the way. What drove her forward was a simple combination: passion for what she was creating and the work ethic to keep going even when challenges came her way.
What We Can Learn from Sophia’s Story?
Sophia’s journey shows us that big achievements start with simple actions. Here are some lessons to take away:
Let passion guide you: When you love what you’re doing, the energy and creativity come naturally.
Back it up with effort: Success isn’t just about ideas, it’s about showing up, working hard and staying consistent.
Tap into resources: Complete the Online Academy to learn essential skills, build confidence, and connect with other like-minded young changemakers.
Sophia reminds us that anyone, at any age, can take an idea and turn it into something bigger than they ever imagined.
It takes passion, hard work and the courage to start.✨
The Academy for Enterprising Girls - an Australian government-funded COSBOA initiative - has launched the series of First Nations workshops for the first time this year. Interested in hosting a workshop at your school? Contact us to learn more.
