12-YEAR-OLD ZOE OLI BECOMES YOUNGEST CEO TO LAUNCH A PRODUCT AT TARGET

In a world where media, literature, and leadership are predominantly shaped by narratives that often exclude or misrepresent people of color, representation has become a vital force for empowerment—especially for Brown and Black girls. To ensure that Brown and Black girls see themselves reflected in their new best friend, 12-year-old Zoe Oli created a toy line that reflects the beauty of Brown and Black skin. In doing so, this beautiful entrepreneur has become the youngest CEO to date to launch a product at Target! The Atlanta, GA native is the CEO and founder of Beautiful Curly Me, which according to their official website is a brand that features “dolls, books, puzzles, created by a girl, to inspire confidence in other girls!” Recently, on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Zoe shared that she started her entrepreneurial journey at only six-years-old because she didn’t think that her natural hair was “straight and pretty” like her classmates nor could she find a doll that truly represented her unique coils and curls. “Representation matters,” Zoe told the EGOT-winner. “Because a doll is a girl’s first best friend and someone they can look up to, it’s so important to see yourself positively reflected in the toys...