Written by Jake Keiter. This piece was featured in the premier print edition released in May of 2023. Check it out here!
Jonestown has a new rising star in its midst, and she’s only 7 years old! Meet Sophia Velazquez, the owner of Earrings by Sophia, who has set her sights on becoming Jonestown’s youngest business owner. This young entrepreneur is a Jonestown Elementary student with a passion for crafting unique jewelry and a heartwarming story of how she got started.
Sophia’s business began when her mom taught her how to make a pair of earrings, and from there, Sophia’s creativity took over. She began making a variety of earrings, from studs to dangling, in a mix of styles and fashion. Sophia’s love for crafting jewelry didn’t stop there, as she continuously makes earrings and even fashionable rings. Sophia’s mom, Carrie Velazquez, funded the project to help Sophia get started, but Sophia has already paid her mom back and is grasping a good knowledge of the difference between net and gross profits.
“Try to start with a little because if you don’t like to craft it, you won’t get too much,” Sophia warns new crafters.
Sophia sets apart thirty minutes to an hour daily to make and craft earrings. Her work station is set up so she knows where her raw materials are, finished products go, and ready to be shipped items await their new owners. Sophia’s hard work and dedication have paid off, and she is now looking for opportunities with small local vendors and flea markets to help sell her products.
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Sophia Velazquez
Sophia took the Northern Lebanon Bulletin through an exclusive workshop where she taught us the in’s and out’s of her business and we witnessed a perfect pair of earrings created before our very eyes!
Sophia is not looking to quit anytime soon, and she is excited to participate in the Jonestown Block Party on May 27th. Her business has already caught the attention of the community, and people are raving about the unique designs and quality of Sophia’s jewelry. She proudly modeled her fancy Stitch Easter earrings for us, and they couldn’t look more amazing.
Sophia’s entrepreneurial mindset is inspiring, and she’s proving that age is just a number when it comes to following your dreams. This young business owner has set her sights high, and we can’t wait to see where her creativity takes her. So, if you’re not sporting one of Sophia’s crafty jewelry pieces, what are you waiting for? Support this young entrepreneur and her business, Earrings by Sophia. We’re sure you won’t be disappointed!
