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16-year-old Shemiah James is the proud owner of ‘Bouquets by Miah’
“I truly believe that young entrepreneurs play a powerful role in society. We bring new ideas, energy, and innovation. We prove that age doesn’t limit success. It’s about passion, effort, and consistency.”
By Allyiah Allicock
(Kaieteur News) – Proving that age does not limit success, today we share with you the entrepreneurial journey of 16-year-old Shemiah James, the proud owner of ‘Bouquets by Miah’.
Currently in her final year of the New Central High School, James is a creative and determined person who loves learning and finding ways to express herself through art and design.
Young Entrepreneur, Shemiah James
Bouquets by Miah, a small business she started in 2024 focuses on creating handmade floral arrangements and creative bouquet gifts for any occasion birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, funerals or just to make someone’s day special.
Speaking on this journey, James in a recent interview with The Waterfalls said the idea for her business came from something as simple as watching a TikTok video about making roses. She added that it all began from a spark of creativity and a desire to share something beautiful with others.
“I tried it for fun and immediately fell in love with the process. I started making more bouquets, improving my designs, and soon realized, I could turn my new hobby into a business,” she shared.
Since its launch, the teen mentioned that the support for craft has been amazing. She highlighted that family, friends, teachers, and even people from her community have supported her in ways she is grateful for. “They’ve encouraged me, shared my work, and helped me grow my business more than I ever expected. Their support motivates me to keep going, even when things get tough,” James expressed.
Owning a small business at such a young age, James related that it has taught her responsibility, patience, and “how rewarding it feels to make others happy through something I’ve created with my own hands.”
Some of James beautiful bouquet creations.
She noted however, that running a business while still in school has not been easy. Balancing schoolwork, orders, and personal time was one of her biggest challenges, she told this magazine.
“There were moments when I felt overwhelmed, but I learned how to manage my time, plan ahead, and stay organised,” she stated. According to her, she also struggled a bit with getting materials when she first started, but with patience and creativity, she eventually found ways to make things work.
Grounded and prepared for what is to come, James revealed to this publication that her long-term goal is to grow Bouquets by Miah into a recognised local brand with its own space where she can create and display her creative work.
Additionally, she would love to host workshops one day to teach others how to make their own bouquets. “More than anything, I want to inspire other young people to believe that their ideas are worth chasing no matter how small they might seem at first,” she said.
Speaking about inspiring others through her craft, our featured entrepreneur is of the view that small business owners are role models for the next generation, encouraging them to pursue their dreams and show what is possible.
“I truly believe that young entrepreneurs play a powerful role in society. We bring new ideas, energy, and innovation. We prove that age doesn’t limit success it’s about passion, effort, and consistency,” she explained.
To see young entrepreneurs and their venture thrive in our society, James think more can be done to help them. She suggested having youth business programmes, training opportunities, and community events it give them more exposure and guidance.
If you’d like to see more of Shemiah James work or place an order, you can contact Bouquets by Miah at telephone (592) 643- 5908 or email at shemiahjames43@gmail.com. Persons can also find the business page on Instagram at @bouquetsbymiah to view some of her beautiful bouquet creations.
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