Ideas are opportunities and innovation.
Ideas truly are what make the world go round.
If it wasn't for ideas, we wouldn't be
where we are now with technology, medicine,
art, culture, and how we even live our lives.
At eight years old, I took my ideas
and started my own business called Maya's Ideas,
and my nonprofit, Maya's Ideas for the Planet.
(Laughter)
And I make eco-friendly clothing and accessories.
I'm 13 now, and although I started my business
in 2008,
my artistic journey started way before then.
I was greatly influenced by art, and I wanted to
incorporate it in everything I did, even my business.
I would find different fabrics around the house,
and say, "This could be a scarf or a hat,"
and I had all these ideas for designs.
I noticed when I wore my creations,
people would stop me and say,
"Wow, that's really cute. Where can I get one?"