a r d Zan Beauty The Innovative Teen Behind the Product BY TERRI KING HUNT
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hile most teen aged girls spend their days lost in thought or trying to figure out what they’ll be when they grow up, this young lady is inspiring women of all ages through her entrepreneurship, vision and community activism. Meet 19-year-old Zandra A. Cunningham. Zandra is one of the youngest internationally recognized formulators and plant-based skincare moguls. Zandra has grown her self-titled beauty brand, Zandra, from a kitchen table hobby into an international, million-dollar brand. Looking through her social media you quickly get the sense that though Zandra is a brilliant and gifted young woman, she is also a vibrant young lady who is truly living her best life. In addition to living her best life she is also encouraging her peers to be everything they can be. “My mission is simple, says Zandra, to educate and empower girls and women across the globe via STEAM and entrepreneurship.” This mission is deeply rooted
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in the foundation of the Zandra empire. Zandra is an author, international speaker, consultant and trainer. She travels the country teaching and hosting community girl empowerment/entrepreneurship events via her Zandra TLC Foundation. It is because of this work and her mission that she was recognized by Entrepreneur magazine as one of the youngest millionaires in America. Zandra’s fascination with entrepreneurship began when she was 9 years old “I was obsessed with makeup and shiny lip glosses” So obsessed, her father refused to buy anymore and suggested she make her own. Inspired by this simple “no” she set out to make her own lip balm. “My mom ordered me a kit and together we made 12 of the worst bubble gum lip balms to ever exist” but even unsuccessful lip balm did not deter her passion. Eventually, that “no” sparked what is now a full line of plant-based skincare products which can Continued on Page 32
