Summary: Forbes, Ebony, Etsy 'The Steve Harvey Show' I love learning from Entrepreneur's. Three of my favorite themes are - Entrepreneurship, Eco-Friendly Style & Global Sustainability! According to my guest this week: " Many people have great ideas that can help the planet. It does not matter what age you are or how silly or crazy an idea, if you believe in it - GO FOT IT!!" Here is what she has to say........ I am Maya Shea Penn. I’m a 16 year old entrepreneur, philanthropist, designer, artist, animator (I make animated short films), illustrator, and writer. I am the CEO of Maya's Ideas, a company I started in 2008 when I was just 8 years old. I create handmade artisan crafted one-of-a-kind eco-friendly accessories and clothing. I also have a non-profit organization called Maya's Ideas 4 The Planet. I use 100% organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo, as well as recycled vintage materials in creating my clothing and accessories. Please check back daily as I am adding new designs. I love nature and the environment, and I use this as constant inspiration. All items are one of a kind, artisan handcrafted from the finest materials. 10-20% of the profits I make go to local and global charities and organizations I am passionate about. ----- I am an environmentalist first, which for me means that I am doing everything that I can to make the planet livable for BOTH people and animals alike. No person or creature can live on a planet that is polluted and full of toxins and waste. I support recycling and reusing materials that will not put an additional strain on our environment by stripping the earth of it's natural resources. I do not use new leather or new wool in my designs. If I come across a piece of 1940's vintage wool fabric, I may use it and turn it into a new creation, but I would never buy a piece of new wool that has been cruelly sheared off a sheep. The same with silk. I always use old, vintage fabrics or organic and natural cottons. I see our planet and our animals as one in the same. They need to be protected from harm, treated humanely and respected.~❤ I have been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, The Steve Harvey Show, Ebony, Young Entrepreneur, Redbook, FOX 5 Atlanta, Black Enterprise, Etsy,The NRDC, The Michael Baisden Show, CBS Better Mornings Atlanta, and many other publications. I've also been honored as Teenpreneur by Black Enterprise. I love to use my creativity to give back to the community, and the environment and it's creatures. 10-20% of my profits go to local and global charities and environmental organizations. ~ MayasIdeas.com © 2015 Building Abundant Success!! 2014 All Rights Reserved Join Me on Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/BuildingAbundantSuccess
