Money earned from business enabled a teen to clear her CSEC with high scores.
Entrepreneur Name: Trishana Martin
Business Name: Royal Crush Designs, Montego Bay, Jamaica
When you are determined to achieve something, nothing can stop you. Trishana Martin, an 18-year-old teenager is a go-getter. She used her sewing skills to start a pillow making business.
Trishana was introduced to seeing in seventh grade when she started Home Economics in her school. She longed for a sewing machine but couldn't afford one. After persuading her mother and lots of savings she finally bought a machine. When her uncle's girlfriend asked her to make some cushion covers she watched videos on the internet and perfected the skill. It was then that she realized the potential source of income and started Royal Crush Designs.
It was the money Trishana earned from her business that helped her purchase data plans to research for her SBA and attend virtual classes. She cleared her CSEC with high scores and credits her teachers and friends for her achievement. She is also passionate about cooking and wants to convert it into a career as a chef. She is looking to enroll in a culinary course and hoping for a bright future ahead.
