PLANTERSVILLE, SC — Tuesday, June 25, was an exciting day for students as Plantersville Summer Academy hosted Gabrielle “Gabby” Goodwin, youth entrepreneur and author.

She signed her most recent book Naturally Me at the Confidence Salon which encourages young people to carry themselves with poise as they learn to love themselves. The 18-year-old is a native of South Carolina. Her message of confidence, creativity, embracing natural beauty and chasing dreams aligns perfectly with The Village Group and we were happy to welcome her back to talk to our students.

At the age of seven, Gabby and her mom Rozalynn solved the age-old problem of disappearing hair barrettes by inventing GaBBY Bows, the first, sustainable and anti-slip Double-Face Double-Snap Barrette. They hold three U.S. patents. Her first book Gabby Invents the Perfect Hair Bow chronicles her entrepreneurial journey.