Brooklyn Blingz' History

 Alyssa recalls,

"Well, at first, I didn't want to start a business! When my mom told me about a program called NFTE Biz Camp, I wasn't interested because I thought having your own business would be boring. At the time, I was more interested in creative pursuits like acting, singing, writing and art, but my mom convinced me that these creative areas also had to do with business so I decided to give it a chance and they accepted me into their program. Biz Camp was a life-changing experience-I absolutely loved it! My experience at Biz Camp opened up a whole new world to me. I listened to the various speakers and they inspired my creative juices. At Biz Camp we were taken to the wholesale district in NYC with the assignment to purchase $25 on merchandise and resell it. I was in heaven! I could work surrounded by beautiful things and use my artistic eye to pick the right merchandise making money by bringing fashion jewelry to all my friends who I knew didn't have access to quality fashion jewelry. This was the beginning of Bklyn Blingz! My twin sister Lauren came along side me in the business and we began selling to family and friends.  Bklyn Blingz has changed my life and thinking. I thought I would have to wait for someone to give me a job. Now I know that I can make my own job and in a way control my own future. I learned that having a business is not boring at all. It is an open door to a lot of fun, exciting opportunities!"

Lauren says,

"Since there are no jewelry or accessory stores in our neighborhood my sister thought that it would be a good idea to start a fashion jewelry business.  Alyssa enjoys the hunt of finding the merchandise and making our customers look their absolute best! I keep an eye on the books and expenditures and line up opportunities. Truthfully, I just enjoy learning about and conducting business. It’s not about just making money for me- although I wouldn’t be happy if I didn’t make a profit. I just love to put what I learned about business in action. I love the excitement of seeing things come together and I love dressing up in suits! Does that sound crazy! I just feel like this is what I was born to do!"