Ghanaian entrepreneur and digital creator Princess Burland recently used her platform to spotlight a young aspiring beauty founder she met at the London edition of the Women of Valour.
While attending the empowerment event, Burland encountered 12-year-old Nicole Obeng-Mccoy, the young founder of N.O.M.A Beauty, a small lip gloss brand she started herself.
According to Burland, the meeting quickly turned into an inspiring moment when Nicole’s mother invited her to her home to share her handmade products and presented her with a heartfelt handwritten letter expressing gratitude and admiration. In the letter, Nicole described her dream of becoming a successful beauty CEO one day and explained how she puts care and intention into every lip gloss she makes.
Touched by the young entrepreneur’s determination, Burland shared Nicole’s story and products with her audience on social media, encouraging her followers to support the budding beauty brand. The post quickly gained significant attention online, introducing thousands of people to Nicole’s business and highlighting the importance of encouraging young entrepreneurs. Moving her page from 94 followers to 3000+.
Burland, who is the founder of several ventures including Diya Organics, Diya Studio, and the upcoming Diya Beauty Supply, has consistently used her platform to promote entrepreneurship, mentorship, and community support. Her gesture toward the young founder has been widely praised online, with many commending the importance of established entrepreneurs uplifting the next generation of business leaders.
The moment serves as a reminder of the impact visibility and mentorship can have on young innovators who are just beginning their entrepreneurial journeys.
As Burland continues to expand her businesses and international presence, she remains committed to empowering others and using her platform to support emerging talents within the beauty and business space.
