Pint-Sized Powerhouses: Meet the Smith Sisters
In a remarkable display of entrepreneurial spirit, three young African American siblings from Maryland have made history as possibly the youngest CEOs ever in the state.
Meet the Smith sisters – 5-year-old Tatiyana, 8-year-old Danyelle, and 10-year-old Jyniah – who are bringing a fresh energy and innovation to the youth business landscape.
Jyniah Smith: Dessert Dynamo at 10 Years Old
The eldest of the trio, Jyniah Smith, is the founder and CEO of Bakie Books, LLC, a dessert and beverage manufacturing company.
At just 10 years old, she has already secured a partnership with Selby’s Grab and Go restaurant, which will feature her signature “Bakie” dessert cup – a decadent layering of fudgy brownies, vanilla cake, chocolate chip cookies, and creamy glaze.
Tatiyana Smith: Beverage Boss at 5 Years Young
Not to be outdone, the youngest sibling, 5-year-old Tatiyana Smith, is the founder and CEO of Ezee Peezy, LLC, a beverage manufacturing company poised to rival corporate giants.
Her “Ezee” beverages, available in flavors like Fruit Punch, Grape, Lemon Blast, and Blackberry, will also be sold at Selby’s Grab and Go restaurant.
Behind the scenes of this entrepreneurial powerhouse is 8-year-old Danyelle LaShay Smith, the founder and CEO of D-LaShay Productions, a movie, video, and media enterprise.
With her creative mind and eye for captivating content, Danyelle is mastering her craft by providing digital media services to her sisters’ businesses, with aspirations of owning a large broadcast media studio.
Inspiring Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship
The Smith sisters’ remarkable achievements have unlocked the minds of adult society to the possibilities and potential of youth innovation. Their success serves as an inspiration for meaningful investments in young entrepreneurs, paving the way for a new generation of business leaders.
“These three young African American sisters are setting the stage for youth innovation and unlocking the minds of adult society to the possibilities and potential when meaningful investments are made in our youth.” – G1 Investment, LLC
With a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6, 2024, attended by local officials, the Smith sisters are poised to take their place in Maryland’s history as trailblazers and role models for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
