FOUNDERS
Sariah & Ariella Morgan
Meet Sariah and Ariella, two young sister entrepreneurs who are the brains behind Young Bosses In Business. Sariah, aged 14, is the CEO of iAH Beauty, and 7-year-old Ariella is the CEO of Bossari Kids. Together, they created YBIB to provide a platform for young entrepreneurs aged 6 to 19 to showcase their products and connect with other kid bosses while receiving support from the community.
Sariah and Ariella started their entrepreneurial journey at just 11 and 5 years old. They noticed that young entrepreneurs like themselves needed to get the recognition and support they deserved. They saw many pop-up shop events for adults but none for kids, which inspired them to create YBIB. Their goal extends beyond providing a space for selling products; they are dedicated to educating young people aged 6 to 19, with a particular focus on underrepresented youth, on leadership, professional development, and essential life skills. Through their foundation, they use their creativity and passion to provide a fun and engaging learning experience for kids worldwide.
Sariah and Ariella consider youth leadership to be the guiding principle within the YBIB organization. They firmly believe in placing young people in the driver's seat, allowing them to shape and lead YBIB's initiatives. YBIB provides a platform for young leaders and entrepreneurs to showcase their skills and talents while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals in their respective fields. By offering leadership opportunities, we empower them to take ownership of their ideas, develop essential skills, and become powerful agents of positive change.
Join them on their journey to empower young entrepreneurs and create future leaders!
"Not only Adults can be bosses, but we kids can be bosses too!" - Sariah & Ariella.
MEET THE TEAM
President
Board Member
Board Member
Shantell Elson
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As president, Shantell is a passionate leader of the YBIB Foundation, fulfilling the founders' vision. Shantell's mission is to help youth become successful, educating about financial literacy and developing generational wealth. As an Administrator and Creative Director, she also oversees the day-to-day operations of YBI
Shantell Elson
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As president, Shantell is a passionate leader of the YBIB Foundation, fulfilling the founders' vision. Shantell's mission is to help youth become successful, educating about financial literacy and developing generational wealth. As an Administrator and Creative Director, she also oversees the day-to-day operations of YBIB and ensures that all programs and initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively. Her creative vision and leadership skills have been instrumental in the development of innovative strategies and initiatives that continue to help YBIB reach more youth and make a more significant impact in the community.
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Peter Grant
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With over 20 years working in public service and specialized education in Community Development and Engagement, Peter is acutely aware of the challenges facing marginalized communities. As such, he is committed to removing barriers and creating opportunties for youth empowerment and success.
Chair
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Kennishia Duffus
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As an Event Manager, Kennishia finds joy in managing events and project management. Alongside her teen daughter, she built Girl Gang Strong, a subscription box and online community for pre-teen and teen girls. Their mission is to help girls combat bullying through self love and kindness. Kennishia has a passion for hel
Kennishia Duffus
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As an Event Manager, Kennishia finds joy in managing events and project management. Alongside her teen daughter, she built Girl Gang Strong, a subscription box and online community for pre-teen and teen girls. Their mission is to help girls combat bullying through self love and kindness. Kennishia has a passion for helping young entrepreneurs and assisting small business owners to develop their businesses. Her mission in life is to use her talents and skills to serve those in need.
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Co-Chair
Samantha Whitney
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Samantha is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with an Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree and Social Worker Diploma. She is strongly committed to creating teaching opportunities that enable young students to achieve personal growth and development. Samantha's primary goal is to equip youth with transversal
Samantha Whitney
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Samantha is a Registered Early Childhood Educator with an Honours Bachelor of Early Childhood Degree and Social Worker Diploma. She is strongly committed to creating teaching opportunities that enable young students to achieve personal growth and development. Samantha's primary goal is to equip youth with transversal and foundational skills that are essential for success in today's world. She believes in promoting youth involvement and recognition of their contributions, with the hope that the students of tomorrow will expand their learning on a global level.
In addition to her work in education, Samantha is a small business owner of Simply Sweet Decors, who is dedicated to creating memorable experiences for clients. Her leadership, creativity, and passion make her a valuable addition to the YBIB Foundation, with fresh ideas and unique perspectives to help the Foundation achieve its goals.