Bethlehem 11-year-old wins entrepreneurship scholarship for kid-safe skincare line – mainstreetnews.com
Please log in, or sign up for a new account.
Rain likely. High 51F. Winds E at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 100%..
Cloudy skies. Slight chance of a shower throughout the evening. Low 44F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Updated: October 29, 2025 @ 12:12 pm
Bethlehem 11-year-old Kadin Collins, founder of KraftzByKadin, was one of four metro Atlanta students to earn a $1,000 scholarship from the Children’s Entrepreneur Market for her kid-safe lip gloss and pet-safe paw balm business.
Bethlehem 11-year-old Kadin Collins, founder of KraftzByKadin, was one of four metro Atlanta students to earn a $1,000 scholarship from the Children’s Entrepreneur Market for her kid-safe lip gloss and pet-safe paw balm business.
Bethlehem sixth grader and business owner Kadin Collins, 11, is turning her love of beauty and creativity into a growing brand, and now, a $1,000 scholarship.
Kadin, founder of KraftzByKadin, was one of four metro Atlanta students to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Children’s Entrepreneur Market, a national nonprofit that teaches business and leadership skills to kids ages 5 to 17 to launch and grow their own businesses. Her line of kid-safe, all-natural lip glosses and pet-safe paw balm has become a favorite at local events.
She plans to use her scholarship winnings to expand her business through marketing, new products and lip gloss parties — hands-on gatherings where kids can make their own gloss with custom colors and flavors.
“My favorite part about running my business is making my own money,” Collins said. Her favorite flavor is watermelon, a light pink gloss that reflects her upbeat, youthful aesthetic.
Kadin said her mom, who also runs a business, has been her biggest inspiration. “I look up to my mom because she has her own business and I wanted to create one too,” she said.
Collins’ business specializes in all-natural, kid-safe lip gloss and pet-safe paw balm, products inspired by her love for skincare, makeup and animals. She said she plans to use the award to build inventory, expand marketing and test new products.
When she’s not managing KraftzByKadin, Collins enjoys gymnastics, hanging out with friends, and attending markets and festivals. She’ll have booths at the Parkview Fall Festival on Nov. 1 and the Children’s Entrepreneurs Market in Winder on Nov. 8 from 12–3 p.m.
Kadin said her mission goes beyond selling lip gloss, she believes in self-care and uplifting others, empowering kids to feel confident while learning about entrepreneurship.
“We’re incredibly proud of these young entrepreneurs,” said Lynée Fife, Executive Director of the organization. “Each of these kids have shown an impressive ability to think like an entrepreneur, identifying problems, creating solutions, and putting in the work to make it happen. These scholarship winners have set a remarkable standard for what young innovators can achieve.”
The Children’s Entrepreneur Market gives young people the chance to learn business fundamentals through hands-on sales and community events, offering a platform to “earn, learn and grow” while developing confidence and creativity.
Your comment has been submitted.
Reported
There was a problem reporting this.
Log In
Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or sexually-oriented language.
PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK.
Don't Threaten. Threats of harming another person will not be tolerated.
Be Truthful. Don't knowingly lie about anyone or anything.
Be Nice. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism that is degrading to another person.
Be Proactive. Use the 'Report' link on each comment to let us know of abusive posts.
Share with Us. We'd love to hear eyewitness accounts, the history behind an article.
Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup.
Error! There was an error processing your request.
Would you like to receive our news updates?
Signup today!
Would you like to receive our news updates for all of our publications?
Signup today!
Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.
We recommend switching to one of the following browsers:
