INTERVIEW: Lyla Scurlock 10-Year Old KIDpreneur

BEAUTY+FASHION

INTERVIEW: Lyla Scurlock 10-Year Old KIDpreneur

by TEAM I AM ART

How did the name and idea come about creating J’Adore POP Cosmetics? Who was your biggest influence and why?

I started my first business when I was 6-years-old called, J’Adore Sweets. It was a cupcake business. Well, my mom and I were talking and she asked me what I wanted to do since school was out because of the Covid-19. We thought about different things and I finally decided to start making lipglosses. The name was created by my mom and me. My middle name is J’Adore and POP means Pretty On Purpose. We merged those 2 and created J’Adore POP Cosmetics. My biggest influence are my parents. All 3 of them are entrepreneurs.

As a 10-year-old entrepreneur or as we call it KIDpreneur, what has been your biggest challenge and lesson you’ve learned thus far?

My biggest challenge is getting my orders out on time since I don’t drive. Lol!

We are so inspired by your creativity! Your attention to detail, texture, and presentation is so appreciated. Where do you go seek inspiration for your product ideas?

Sometimes the colors remind me of a song or a name and that’s how I create the names.

Your Zodiac Gloss Collection creates such a beautiful rainbow pallet, which one will you say is your fav? We’re stuck between Galaxy, Goddess, and Grown-ish—So beautiful.

My favorite one is Galaxy because it reminds me of out of space.

We noticed outside of your lip gloss you also have lip scrub. What other products could we expect to come from J’Adore?

We are working on an eye-shadow pallet, beard oil for men, plant-based facial cleansers, and many more.

How has the experience been working alongside your mother during this process?

It’s fun. If I didn’t have my mom, I wouldn’t have a business. We try every product we make together.

Ms. Tymika we just know you’re so proud of your daughter because we definitely are! Being a black female entrepreneur yourself, what lessons are you trying to teach Lyla on her early journey into entrepreneurship?

I am so proud of her and what she is accomplishing at the age of 10. The lessons I teach her are #1 Wake up early. #2 You treat each lipgloss like it’s a million dollars. #3 Be consistent. #4 Take a break and enjoy the fruits of your labor.

We can only imagine how crazy it can get when making new samples of lipgloss and products. Has your kitchen become a fulltime lipgloss workshop yet? How’s that process been for you?

Yes indeed! My kitchen is a lipgloss factory. The process has been interesting. Lyla is a 10-yearold so some days, she doesn’t want to be “J’Adore POP” so I have to keep the ball rolling. I want her to enjoy her childhood and understand the importance of being a business owner. So, we have developed a schedule for her to ensure she doesn’t get burnt out and stop enjoying the process.

Ms. Lyla, what’s your favorite part about creating your products?

My favorite part is being able to do it with my mom and making samples for my baby sister, she loves makeup.

What is your goal or big dream for J’Adore?

My goal is to have my products in stores and magazines. I want to have a multi-million dollar business.

We heard through the Grapevine that Ms. Lyla is also a dancer? Tell us more.

Yes, dancing is my life. I’ve been dancing since I was 2 years old. I do ballet, hip hop, and majorette.

That is so amazing! We just love your energy! Such a talented young lady. Before we let you go, what words of empowerment will you give to other young girls who may want to start a company and be a KIDpreneur like you?

Kids out there, keep trying, and don’t give up. There are so many things you can do and be. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t be great. You can do it.