“Take your time and learn as you go.”
That’s the advice from our GLOW Ambassador, Sophia Rizzo, who transformed her childhood love of glitter into Glitter Girl – a vibrant brand now stocked in more than 100 stores across Australia and New Zealand!
At just 10 years old, Sophia began creating her glitter mixes at home, inspired by a love of sparkle and creativity. What started as a hobby quickly grew into a business as she began selling to friends, family and eventually online. Fast forward a few years, and Glitter Girl has become a beloved brand with thousands of loyal customers!
Sophia’s story shows what’s possible when passion meets persistence. It hasn’t always been easy – she’s faced challenges, learned on the go and grown up under the social media spotlight.
When asked what she would tell other young people who dream of starting their own business, Sophia is clear: “You don’t need to know everything at the start.”
Sophia’s Advice for Young Entrepreneurs?
Explore your interests: Start with what excites you and think about how you could share it with others.
Learn as you go: Mistakes are part of the process. Each challenge is an opportunity to grow and refine your ideas.
Tap into resources: Complete the Online Academy to learn essential skills, build confidence and connect with other like-minded young changemakers.
Whether you dream of building a business, starting a project, or simply exploring your passions, remember Sophia’s words:
“Take your time and learn as you go.”✨
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.
