Featured Entrepreneur

Madison Bridges is a middle schooler and the

owner of Madison's Scoop of ParadICE. She started selling shaved ice, Italian ice, ice cream, and other delicious treats out of a tent when she realized she needed more space. With her parents help, she moved her business to Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida and as been operating there since April 2021. In her interview, she explains that with her parents help and by working hard she was able to grow her business and hopes to become known globally for her amazing food! Visit her website at

http://www.MadisonsParadICE.com/ for more on her specials and original desserts!

Nijah Proctor is the co-owner of Obsessions Gift Shop located in Railroad Square. She and her mother started operating in Railroad Square in 2017 and offer art classes, clothing from her own clothing line, jewelry, and many other items and workshops. Their mission statement is to "Enhance friendships through arts and crafts for everyone; primarily those with autism and/or communication disorders." Learn more about her latest events and where she will be featured next on her website at www.obsessionsgifts.com.

Edward Chapman III is a ten year old

entrepreneur who started playing drums at six years old. Now, he teaches drum lessons, sells his own clothing and apparel, can be booked for performances, and creates educational Youtube videos with his younger brother and his parents. His business, 3rd's Drumline, is a way for him to save for college, invest back into his business, and give back to those less fortunate than him. Check out his Youtube channel, Edward Chapman III, the family Youtube channel, The Chapman's Family Learning Channel and check his merchandise at www.3rdsdrumline.com.

Karrionna Cloud is a junior at Godby High

School and has a passion for making food and serving it to her community. With her parent's help, she was able to purchase a food truck and currently sells her delicious soul food and seafood that she prepares herself on the weekdays when she is not in school. She named her business the Peanut Palace and worked hard to earn over one thousand followers on her Peanut Palace Instagram page! In her interview, she explains that she believed she deserved more than minimum wage and that through hard work and faith, owning and managing a business as a student is possible.