Bayamon, Puerto Rico – Friends of Puerto Rico and their group of youth entrepreneurs from the third cohort of the SEEDS program presented their small businesses on the morning news show "Noticentro al Amanecer" on Wapa TV. The entrepreneurs showcased their businesses and had the chance to sell some of their products.
SEEDS is a youth entrepreneurship program that provides training and resources to children aged 9+ in Puerto Rico, enabling them to create small businesses using Café Ama Love sales as funding.
Contributions from sponsors like Merck, Activus Connect, and the Ángel Ramos Foundation, purchases of Café Ama Love, and individual donations help fund the program.
Meet our 13 Youth Entrepreneurs
Our SEEDS graduates were excited about the opportunity to introduce their businesses to viewers and sell some of their items to the WAPA TV crew.
Mirailyz and Julianyz Núñez: certified artisans, presented "Sweet Pet," which sells handmade accessories for pets, necklaces, and keychains.
Sherly Ruiz: creates handmade candles in "Sherly's Sweet Candles."
Génesis Colón Meléndez: the Empresa de Oro award winner during the SEEDS Graduation event presented "De Plantas Artesanales," which sells artisanal plants called "Kokedamas."
Ian Carlos Colón Meléndez: is the creator of "Ian's Comic Store," which sells posters and hand-drawn comic books.
Jade Adames: showed her hand-drawn stickers business, "Las Meninas de Paz," which promotes motivational messages.
Sofía Cristina Avilés: presented her macramé business "Ilitos."
Zoé Dominicci: creates handmade bracelets in "Beads by Zoé."
Gabriel Jesús Avilés: sweetened the studio with samples of his ice cream business, "IceyYou."
Atabeyra Reyes: creates adjustable collars for pets in "Pryti Pets."
Ryan and Megan Maldonado: create handmade domino games and keychains through "Ryan's Domino."
Matías Saavedra: a fan of geography, creates hand-drawn maps in "Los Mapas de Matías."
The team of Friends of Puerto Rico is profoundly grateful to Aixa Vázquez Camacho, Nicole Chacon, Monika Liz Candelaria, José Santana, and the entire Wapa TV production crew for their warm welcome, excellent coverage, and commitment to creating a better future for Puerto Rico.
The "Noticentro al Amanecer" segment featuring the SEEDS entrepreneurs aired on June 30th. You can watch clips on the Noticentro Instagram account and our YouTube channel.
Get involved by sponsoring a student, buying Café Ama Love, and supporting our youth entrepreneurs.
