Since I was a child, I’ve believed in the power of creating. I was the kid who always stood out in art class—not just because I could draw or paint, but because I loved making things with my hands. Cutting, gluing, sketching… but above all, creating new things. At age 7, I launched my very first business. After the school year ended, I collected leftover paper from my notebooks and turned them into tiny notepads. I would staple them together (very professionally, of course), add a ribbon, some stickers, and sell them for 50 cents. My first customers? A very supportive circle made up of my parents, grandparents, and a few generous uncles.