Currently Featured at Oak Park Mall
Big Sis' Closet
Founder:
LaNaya Hernandez
11th Grade
Shawnee Mission West
LaNaya Hernandez (Shawnee Mission West) is the visionary behind Big Sis' Closet, a clothing brand created with purpose and heart. Focused on empowering young girls, her business offers affordable, stylish clothing options while promoting self-confidence and sustainability. As one of the standout young entrepreneurs in her community, LaNaya is passionate about fashion that gives back. She launched Big Sis’ Closet as a way to inspire girls to feel proud of who they are and what they wear. With a strong sense of mission and community spirit, LaNaya is proving that big ideas often come from young leaders.
Fairy Floss
Founder:
Anna Dziadosz
10th Grade
Shawnee Mission South
Anna Dziadosz (Shawnee Mission South) is the creative force behind Fairy Floss, a cotton candy business that’s as inclusive as it is delicious. Known for its allergy-friendly ingredients and vibrant presentation, Fairy Floss has become a favorite at school events and community gatherings. Anna’s goal is to bring sweet joy to everyone, no matter their dietary needs. Her entrepreneurial spirit, attention to detail, and love for spreading smiles have earned her a strong reputation among her peers and customers alike. With Fairy Floss, Anna is spinning more than just sugar—she’s spinning opportunity.
Zeal Beauty
Founder:
Eriah Knox
12th Grade
Shawnee Mission South
Eriah Knox (Shawnee Mission South) is the creative founder of Zeal Beauty, a skincare brand born from her passion for clean, effective, and thoughtful self-care. As a student entrepreneur, she recognized the challenge of finding lip products that are both natural and nourishing—so she set out to create her own solution. Zeal Beauty specializes in vegan, all-natural lip balms designed for young women seeking healthier, more transparent beauty options. From product development to packaging and marketing, Eriah brings fresh vision and authentic purpose to every step of the business. Her commitment to high-quality ingredients, wellness, and confidence shines through in every product. Zeal Beauty is more than skincare—it’s a movement for young people who want to feel good about what they put on their skin and proud of the person they’re becoming.
Featured Student - Owned Outdoor Service Pros
Lawn, Gutter & Power Washing
Meet the next generation of home service professionals—students from the Shawnee Mission School District who are turning hard work into high-quality results across lawns, gutters, and outdoor surfaces. From meticulous landscaping and mowing to detailed power washing and gutter maintenance, these teen-led businesses combine hustle, pride, and professionalism in every job.
Dakota Brandenburg (Shawnee Mission West), founder of DB Landscaping, brings a passion for transforming yards and a commitment to reliable service. Oskar Moes (Shawnee Mission South), the entrepreneur behind Moes Mows Lawn Care, is quickly gaining traction for his quality, affordable lawn care and neighborhood trust-building. Dayton Morgan (Shawnee Mission West) of Dayton’s Gutters, tackles one of the most overlooked maintenance tasks—gutter cleaning—with sharp attention to detail and strong customer care.
Mason McEleny (Shawnee Mission South), founder of Mason’s Custom Services, has built a standout power washing business with over three years of satisfied clients and a vision for long-term growth. And Michael Voth (Shawnee Mission South), the Eagle Scout behind MJV Lawn and Tree Care, leads a comprehensive operation that offers everything from mowing, seeding, and aeration to tree removal, landscaping, and snow clearing. With years of experience already and a deep sense of community service, these young entrepreneurs set the standard for what it means to be student-led and excellence-driven.
