Our Young CEOs

MJs Treats
Marcus, the founder and CEO of MJ’s Treats won the first ever ‘Kidpreneur of the Year’ award at the West London Business Awards! Marcus launched his business ‘MJ’s Treats’ in late 2020, during the pandemic after enrolling in one of Ultra Education’s online youth entrepreneurship programmes and has gone from strength-to-strength!

MIA Books
Founder and author, Mia, enrolled on one of our entrepreneurship programs in late 2020 and authored her first book, All About Wild Mammals at just 9 years old. She has since gone on to attend the West London Business Awards and have her book on display in libraries across Brent.

Lauryn That's Me
Lauryn Rose Cabral Teixeira is the young author behind Lauryn That’s Me, using storytelling to celebrate identity and representation. In 2026, Ultra celebrated her participation in a Guinness World Records cultural-awareness class with World Afro Day, held on 15–16 September 2025. Our May 2026 update also reported her shortlist place for the Mayor of London Inclusion and Diversity Award.

Power of the Earth
Zeus attended one of our summer programs in 2022 and exhibited his natural body butters for the first time at our 2022 Winter fair in Wembley stadium

Kimi Krochets
Kimi launched her handmade crochet business in 2022 and went on to exhibit at markets and events around London, including both Ultra Youth Business Fairs that year.

KJ's Craft Time
Khamani Edwards is the founder of KJ’s Craft Time, an inclusive arts and crafts business. In May 2026, Ultra announced his appointment as UK Representative for Young Entrepreneurship on the Skills4Startups LLC Advisory Board. His work champions creativity, accessibility and opportunities for young people.

Diary Of A Young Black King
At age 12 Authored his first book and became an Amazon top 3 bestseller in the Cultural Kids Books category.

Adora Beauty
Idara has dedicated her efforts to building Adora Beauty, a playful and budget-friendly cosmetic brand that emphasises the use of natural ingredients, ensuring gentleness on children’s skin.

JC Fashion Designs
Joylen is a fashion designer, footballer and kidpreneur, passionate about fashion, dance and African Culture. His brand was launched in December 2023 and offers cool African clothes and accessories for boys and girls.

My Nubian London
Adanya started My Nubian Stickers during lockdown after joining an Ultra Kids course. She wanted to create a comic but wasn’t sure how, so she created stickers instead. Her stickers focus on Black British History, which is an area that is often forgotten by education.

Apolla Vrenozi
Young entrepreneur Apolla Vrenozi, founder of Aqua Curl, is making waves in the health and beauty industry! Passionate about empowering people to embrace their natural curls, Apolla created Aqua Curl to provide high-quality, curl-friendly products that nurture and celebrate every texture. With a growing online presence and a mission to boost confidence, Apolla is inspiring a new generation to love their natural beauty.

Brianna Shittu
Young entrepreneur Brianna Shittu, founder of Brianna Beauty UK, is making her mark in the health and beauty industry! Passionate about skincare and self-care, Brianna creates high-quality, fun, and age-appropriate beauty products designed to empower and inspire confidence in young people. With her growing brand and online presence, Brianna is proving that creativity and ambition know no age limits.

Cali Cato
Creative young entrepreneur Cali Cato, founder of Biankha and Friends, is bringing joy to the world of toys and dolls! Passionate about play and imagination, Cali designs unique, fun, and lovingly crafted dolls that spark creativity in children everywhere. With her growing online presence and playful designs, Cali is inspiring a new generation of young creators and collectors.

Cece Southgate
Young fashion entrepreneur Cece Southgate, founder of Cece’s Accessories, is making her mark in the world of fashion, jewellery, and accessories! With a flair for style and creativity, Cece designs unique, eye-catching pieces that let kids and teens express themselves. Her growing Instagram presence is inspiring other young creators to explore their passion for fashion and self-expression.
Jayce Joyce
Jayce helped bring together 20 young authors for Our Stories Our World. Ultra’s May 2026 update reported more than 1,000 copies sold in just over three weeks after its launch at the Library of Birmingham.

Ella Morrison
Young culinary entrepreneur Ella Morrison, founder of Waffles by Ella-Jay, is delighting taste buds with her delicious hot waffles! Passionate about baking and creating tasty treats, Ella crafts unique, fun, and mouthwatering waffles that bring joy to friends, family, and customers. With her growing online presence, Ella is inspiring other young foodpreneurs to follow their passion in the kitchen.

Hephzibah Akinwale
Young creative entrepreneur Hephzibah Akinwale, founder of Hephzibah Workshoo, is inspiring children and young readers with her engaging books and creative workshops! Passionate about storytelling and learning, Hephzibah crafts fun, educational, and imaginative experiences that encourage creativity and self-expression. With her growing online presence, she’s motivating other young creators to explore their talents and share their ideas with the world.

















