Evana Oli’s 12-year-old daughter, Zoe, is the co-founder and CEO of Beautiful Curly Me, a doll company created to celebrate natural hair textures after Zoe faced teasing at school. Launched at age 7, the company offers dolls, children’s books, and hair care products. With $5,000 from her mother, the brand has generated low six-figure revenues in 2022. Oli left her marketing career to support Zoe, balancing business responsibilities with a normal childhood. She emphasizes the importance of allowing Zoe to enjoy typical experiences like school and extracurricular activities, ensuring she remains grounded. Oli believes in fostering independence in children while providing encouragement without pressure. This approach helps children develop resilience and happiness, steering clear of the pitfalls of living vicariously through them. She supports Zoe’s passions and highlights the importance of following one’s own dreams for true fulfillment.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/10/mom-of-12-year-old-ceo-shares-her-2-parenting-non-negotiables.html
