Entrepreneurship Flourishes

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Next up is Sienna from East orange, New Jersey. A junior, visual arts major with a minor in design. Sienna won Startup Montclair, a shark tank type contest sponsored by the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. She says starting her own business while still in college has been the experience of a lifetime. Listen as Sienna gives us the inside pitch.

– Thank you so much for that introduction, Alex. And hey beautiful people. As a young girl growing up, I always had a burning passion in me to pursue my path as an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until I became older, that I realized what my calling was. To impact as people as possible and spread self love onto the community. From this passion blossom the Flourish by Sage brand. Flourish by Sage is a clean and sustainable hair care brand that aims to bring light to textured hair. I believe that everyone should feel confident in embracing their natural hair, and turn their natural selves. Thanks of the opportunity provided to me by Montclair State University, I was able to boost the capital of my business, by winning the Startup Montclair Pitch Competition, hosted by the Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The Feliciano Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation provides access to resources from networking opportunities with past winners, to professors expertise, and access to industry support to help students turn their passions into profits. I’m proud to say that I am now living proof of this. Not only has Montclair State University blessed me with amazing opportunity, but the campus has also given me access to so many different panel talk events, and opportunities to learn and grow from others. It’s because of experiences like these, that I have developed the confidence to embark on my path as an entrepreneur and be where I am today. These experiences paired with the amazing support that I get from Montclair University has made me feel so confident in the path that I’m walking on. Back to you, Alex.

– Sienna, that was the perfect pitch. Good luck as you pursue your passions, and continue to grow your business. And kudos to Montclair for providing aspiring entrepreneurs with all the tools they need to let their creativity and imagination soar.