Newson has always been focused on helping others. The idea of training others to sell her candles is to teach other children how to make their own money. Her advice to others is to never give up, and don’t be afraid to fail.
She explains, “No matter what is going on in your life…no matter what other family responsibilities you have…no matter what your age, geography or gender, you can be a success. Just don’t give up.”
Asia has won numerous awards; including being named on the Grio’s top 100 list for business, and Entrepreneur of The Year from Ernst & Young. She has appeared on the Ellen Degeneres Show, America’s Got Talent, MSNBC, BET, 20/20 ABC News and NPR just to name a few! She was featured in countless articles and magazines, including Vogue, where she worked with the prominent photographer Bruce Webber.
Asia has traveled state to state and overseas promoting her business and bringing awareness of youth entrepreneurship. She was a keynote speaker at TedXDetroit and Accelerate Michigan.
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