Xaviera Shedrick-Owens

Princess is a black girl from South Africa who is 15 years old and runs a t-shirt company. She is creating a positive impact in her neighborhood with the help of her business. Not only does she use the slogans of self-affirmation that she prints on her t-shirts for herself, but she also prints them for other people. This helps foster mental wellness. Princess is naturally reserved and self-conscious, which makes it difficult for her to go beyond of her comfort zone; nonetheless, her professional responsibilities require that she do so.

Princess is not going through her path as an entrepreneur alone. She is one of a number of young businesspeople in the neighborhood with whom we are collaborating, and we are working with her. Our programs and mentoring are geared on giving young people the tools they need to follow their interests and make a meaningful contribution to the communities in which they live. The compelling example of Princess’s accomplishments demonstrates the value of educational opportunities like this.

Princess has been actively involved in the ballet dancing community for close to six years, in addition to her business endeavors. Her devotion to pursue her hobbies and accomplishing her objectives is shown by the dedication that she has shown to dancing as well as by her entrepreneurial spirit. As a result of her consistent effort and dogged pursuit, Princess has developed into a multifaceted person who has a wide range of interests and capabilities.

The goal of Princess’s t-shirt company, With Love, is not merely to make money, but also to give people more agency in their everyday lives. In an effort to spread awareness about the need of maintaining positive mental health, she decorates her t-shirts with motivational and uplifting sayings. Her company has been doing well, and others are beginning to take note of the job that she does. Imposter syndrome is something that she struggles with on a consistent basis despite the fact that her company is quite successful. Princess is motivated to make a difference in the world and to assist others who are less fortunate, despite the difficulties she faces.

Princess has committed both time and energy to gaining knowledge in the areas of personal finance, business, and marketing. She has studied under renowned businesswomen like Carrie Green and Philippa Channer, as well as in her neighborhood community college, where she completed courses and master classes. Her insatiable need for information and education has allowed her to amass a significant amount of knowledge about the realm of personal finance, which has even shocked her parents, both of whom are entrepreneurs in their own right. She often visits her parents in order to inquire about the manner in which they manage their own company and to implement the wisdom she has gained into her own enterprise.

Princess is not only running a successful t-shirt company, but she is also collaborating with her team on the development of a video game. She is having a great time learning about game design and Unity. Princess, on the other hand, must fight an ongoing war against the critical voices in her head that advise her to behave modestly. These voices often contribute to her impostor syndrome, which causes her to question both her capabilities and her level of achievement. Despite this, Princess has developed the ability to ignore the critical comments of others and to go on without letting them hold her back.

Princess is not only an accomplished businesswoman and game inventor, but she also holds the role of leader. She has been able to hone her leadership skills by taking part in a variety of activities organized by the Rotary club that is located in Middelburg, and she has done so on several occasions. Her participation in these activities has given her the opportunity to engage in conversation with individuals from from a variety of walks of life and to effect positive change within her community.

The narrative of Princess serves as a powerful illustration of the impact that may be achieved by perseverance, dedication, and hard work. In spite of the fact that she is naturally an introvert and struggles with self-doubt, she has been able to build a thriving company that encourages self-love and positive mental health. She serves as a model for many young people, particularly those who may be battling issues of low self-esteem and lack of confidence. Her life demonstrates that it is possible for anybody to accomplish their goals and have a positive impact on the world provided they have the dedication and the correct frame of mind.

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Xaviera

Founder of the Peniel Learning Experience, a non-profit organization in South Africa that creates original learning initiatives that help students align to their full purpose and identity.  

I am a 2001 graduate of Bakersfield High School and hold degrees in elementary and special education as well as psychology and mental health.

I have devoted my life to my students and I am charting the course for alternative educational methods in South Africa and globally, one child at a time…

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