Today we’d like to introduce you to Lena Ford.
When Lena Ford was only seven years old, she launched the idea of “ARTing for You.” The concept; collect art supplies and donate them to foster homes, transitional homes, and shelters to provide for children what they may not have.
At a very young age, Lena was already displaying great interest in making an impact in the world by promoting positive thoughts and self-love. Her passion has led her to design and create fashionable accessories with positive messages. One of the favorites are handmade, custom key chains for any age. The designs include motivating words or messages such as “Shine Bright,” “Stay Fabulous,” and “Positive Vibes Only.” With a vision in place and a goal in mind, Positively Lena, LLC was born.
After several conversations with her mom, Lena has decided she will make an impact in the world by combining the things that she loves the most; art, words, and fashion. Creating fashionable, inspiring key chains was the answer, but just the beginning. Lena dedicates a portion of sales from the accessories to purchase art supplies to support “ARTing for You.”
Lena says, “When you purchase a key chain from Positively Lena, I want you to feel good knowing that you have a fashionable, one of a kind key chain and that you are helping a child have access to art supplies.”
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
One of the struggles of being a child entrepreneur is that adults and some kids don’t always take you seriously as a business owner. I have to show them that I am a serious business owner. I have had to learn about marketing, customer service and business management. I have also had to learn how to juggle my education, business tasks and being able to hang out with my family and friends.
Please tell us about Positively Lena.
My company specializes in fashion accessories that promotive positive thinking. The first line of accessories are key chains. I am very proud that not only does my company promotive positive thinking for kids and adults we also donate art supplies to children in foster homes and shelters.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
My favorite memory was when I was three and I went to the beach with my mother and my grandmother. It was my first time going to the beach and I loved the beach. I try to go back every chance I can.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.positivelylena.com
- Email: positivelylenallc@gmail.com
- Instagram: positivelylenallc
- Facebook: positivelylenallc
- Twitter: positivelylena_
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