Even though Julianne Goldmark and Emily Matson are still high school seniors, these two could be teaching a class on running a successful business. Together they design Emi-Jay, a colorful, chic collection of handmade hair ties, headbands and other accessories that have … Continue reading →

If all the world is a stage, we nominate Jordan R. Schwartz for president. This creative, accomplished 19-year-old and Bryn Mawr sophomore is the founder and artistic producer of the Children’s Bilingual Theater in

As a baby, Naomi Shah’s very first word was “why,” and her insatiable curiosity has only grown since then. Today the 17-year-old is an innovative scientist who deals everyday with words most of us will never comprehend.

For now 20-year-old MySocial Cloud founder Stacey Ferreira, it all started with 140 little characters. Two years ago, she spotted a Tweet from mogul Sir Richard Branson inviting people to a private charity function in Miami for

Looking for gifts that give back? We talked to 10 talented young social entrepreneurs—all between the ages of 12 and 23 — who are making beautiful crafts and making a

Armed with a computer, a dream, and a seriously enviable closet, Ella Viscardi has been able to turn her passion for fashion into a popular blog, ella et cetera. Find out how this Marc Jacobs fanatic translated her personal sense of

Hello, fellow Heart-o-Golders! Today I’m going to talk to you a little about goal-setting and the main steps one has to follow in order to be successful. Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to reach your some of … Continue reading →

Beautifying the masses—it’s a tough job but someone has to do it! And 17-year-old entrepreneur Lani Lazzari is doing it one jar at a time with her all-natural body scrub company, Simple Sugars. This go-getter cosmetics

Helping girls around the world create empowered futures is very much tied to ensuring they get a solid education. Doing her part to make a difference is Shannon McNamara, the founder of SHARE. Shannon founded

For 19-year-old Deneisha Wagner, the road to success started on Club College Boulevard. The Virginia Commonwealth University student started the aptly named grassroots organization in 2009 to remedy what she saw

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” – Harriet Tubman My name is Alejandra Cerecedo.

What’s it like to be a published author by age 14? Brittany MacLeod, author of 113 Things To Do By 13, is here to tell us. Now 18 years old and a correspondent for Do Something, Brittany is following her … Continue reading →

Heart of Gold’s Jen Jones recently got to chat with the inspiring, multitasking, motivated,  light-up-the-room radio personality, Chelsea Krost. Check out this awesome interview where Chelsea tells us what inspired her to

If Crystal Yan is any indication of what the rest of the class of 2014 is like, all we have to say is, “Watch out, world!” This truly extraordinary sophomore at Amherst College lives a full double life as an

When Lauren Becker was 16 years old, she took her love of books online and began her popular YA book review blog, Shooting Stars Mag. At 19, she decided to turn her passion into an actual business idea and launched … Continue reading →

Though she’s now 22-years-old and officially not a teenager anymore, Catherine Cook was only fifteen when she and her younger brother David founded social networking site, myYearbook.com, in 2005 with the help of a $250,000 investment from her older brother, … Continue reading →

Meet 21-year-old Juliette Brindak—anthropology major, older sister, and CEO of an online company worth 15 million dollars. Maybe you’ve heard of it? It’s called Miss O & Friends and it’s a website created “by girls, for girls.” Miss O & … Continue reading →

If you were to peak inside Express Yourself Clothing in St. Paul, Minnesota, you might think it’s just another cute boutique. But take a closer look and you’ll notice something different about this used clothing store: it’s conceived, and run, … Continue reading →