Enterprise - Chicas del Barrio

Favorite WIT Tip - "KISS" because everything is less complicated when its simple. 

My favorite part of WIT is being able to help make a change in my community and being able to share my ideas. 

Enterprise - Figure Art

Favorite WIT Tip - "10 10 10" because now that is how I make most of my decisions.

My favorite part of WIT is knowing that I am helping others. 

Enterprise - Figure Art

Favorite WIT Tip - "Finish Strong" because this tip helps me remember to wrap up presentations/conversations on a strong and concise note. It helps me leave a lasting impression in people's minds. 

My favorite part of WIT is the independence. We truly are doing these projects by ourselves and theres no one hovering over us to make sure it gets done. Its up to us to make it happen. 

Enterprise - Value Venus 

Favorite WIT Tip - Own It

My favorite part of being in WIT is learning at all levels how an enterprise grows from the ground up.

Enterprise - Everyone Walks

Favorite WIT Tip - Step Into Your Greatness

My favorite part of WIT is all of the support I get from not only the teachers, but from my peers. We have really become sort of a family and I know I can rely on the fellow WIT entrepreneurs if I need support.

Enterprise - Beyond Books

Favorite WIT Tip - "10-10-10" because I use it everyday and I feel like more people should too! 

My favorite part of WIT is working with and meeting new people who have the same goals I do. 

Enterprise - Value Venus

Favorite WIT Tip - Own It

I love being in WIT because it has allowed me to expand on my leadership skills, become more comfortable with speaking in public settings and develop my communicative skills.

Facebook: Value Venus

Instagram: @value.venus

Enterprise - Choose You

Favorite WIT Tip - "Step into your Greatness" because this tip shows how teens do have a voice and that they can always be heard.

My favorite part about WIT is being able to give back to the community in a way I am passionate about.

Enterprise - Art for the Heart

My favorite WIT Tip is 10-10-10 because it helps you put things into perspective. It keeps you from getting distracted by the big picture and forgetting about the small steps and vice versa.

My favorite part of being in WIT is being surrounded by people who are driven and passionate that inspire me to do the same.

Enterprise - Embrace

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

I love getting able to meet new people, as well as connect my hobbies with my enterprise.

Instagram: @i.embrace

Twitter: @world_embrace

Enterprise - Innovamedix

Favorite WIT Tip - "Own It"

WIT taught me about presenting my ideas to a group of people, especially people older than me. WIT gave me the opportunity to meet new people and build great connections.

Enterprise - The Unification Project

Favorite WIT Tip - "KISS" because overthinking causes stress and usually the solution is right before your eyes.

My favorite part of WIT is meeting guest speakers who are in a position I aspire to be in. 

Enterprise - DWA

Favorite WIT Tip - "10-10-10" because it really changes how I make decisions. Thinking about the result of what could happen 10 hours from now, 10 months from now, and 10 years from now really helps me make the right decision that will benefit my future.

My favorite part of WIT is the sense of empowerment I feel during and at the end of all our WIT meetings. Not only does each meeting empower me, but the environment itself is so warm and welcoming. They accept and welcome all who enter with open arms. WIT embraces all of our faults and mistakes, helping us work to improve them and reach excellence. I LOVE EVERYTHING about WIT.

Enterprise - Choose You

Favorite WIT Tip - "Own it" because you have to own your actions, be proud of them, and make them yours.

My favorite part of WIT is having a place where teens' ideas are valued just as much as adults. 

Enterprise - Major Decision

Favorite WIT Tip - Showing up.

My favorite part of being in WIT is being accounted for all my work and all the networks that are exposed to.

Enterprise - Set the Scene 

Favorite WIT Tip - No one can want it more than you

I love the dynamic of the class. Even, maybe, more than starting my business myself I really enjoy helping other people hash out their ideas, think of names, or just give motivation.

Facebook: Set the Scene

Enterprise - Fortissimmi

Favorite WIT Tip - Finish Strong.

Favorite part of being in WIT - Making my own business.

Enterprise - Embrace

Favorite WIT Tip - "Living in Alignment" because I think it is the most challenging.

My favorite part about WIT is our "What Would You Do" discussion and just getting to share my ideas with cool people.

Enterprise - Soar

Favorite WIT Tip - "Finish Strong" because this is something that I am continuously working on.  It is a great reminder to never settle for less than my best and to sprint to the finish line rather than walk.

My favorite part of WIT is that I can freely express my passions with people my age who view things similarly.

Enterprise - Woman Speaks

Favorite WIT Tip - Own It

I'm a people lover at heart, so it's been amazing meeting other teens as invested in their passions as I am. It can be tough being young and not only ambitious, but also wanting to take action on those ambitions now. WIT has definitely made it easier for me to be myself, and not be ashamed of thinking 'ahead.'

Facebook: @WomanSpeaksPoetry

Instagram: @WomanSpeaksPoetry

Enterprise - The People You Walk By

Favorite WIT Tip - Keep It Super Simple

My favorite part of being in WIT is that I get to be active in many activities we do in class.

Enterprise - The People You Walk By

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

My favorite part of WIT is the amazing guest speakers that come to speak to us. Not only do we learn about new experiences and POV, but we are able to gain connections for us to use later on in our careers.

Instagram: @Thepeopleyouwalkby

Enterprise - Lameroz

Favorite WIT Tip - "10-10-10" because it is important that all of us as individuals think before we make decisions. It is vital to understand and acknowledge that with every action we take, there are results. The results to the actions that we take can be either positive or negative. 

My favorite part about WIT is that I have a group of trustworthy and wholehearted individuals who work diligently and in a professional manner. They make themselves available to assist participants on their endeavor of working towards solving a social issue or creating their own non-profit organization. WIT has an amazing curriculum geared towards the student which encourages students to think outside of the box; putting all aspects of their knowledge at use. 

Enterprise - Youth Impact Films

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

My favorite part of WIT is being able to interact with other passionate youth entrepreneurs.

Enterprise - The Brave: Untold Stories

Favorite WIT Tip - Set Yourself Up For Success

Favorite part of being in WIT - The experience.

Facebook: The Brave: Untold Stories

Enterprise - Purposefully Pedalling

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

My favorite part of WIT is being able to learn through doing!!

Enterprise - No Styrofoam San Diego

Favorite WIT Tip - Keep It Super Simple

WIT is a very fun and safe environment that lets you have creative freedom and constructive criticism.

Instagram: @no_styrofoam_san_diego

Enterprise - Color Talk

Favorite WIT Tip - Showing up.

My favorite part of being in WIT is being able to create with the right tips given by people who are entrepenuers themselves.

Facebook: Rubio Zare

Instagram: @colorful.talks

Enterprise - Voices

Favorite WIT Tip - It's a Choice, because choices are what shapes our lives.

My favorite part of being in WIT is being able to interact with different people and learn entrepreneurship.

Instagram: @grace_decahill

Enterprise - LowkeySD

Favorite WIT Tip - Own It

Favorite part of being in WIT - The people I get to surround myself with and all the new opportunities that come my way.

Instagram: @lowkey__sd

Snapchat: @lowkey.sd

Twitter: @lowkey_sd

Enterprise - LingAlly

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

My favorite part of WIT is the professional and friendly atmosphere in which my fellow teens and I come up with creative ideas to make an impact in the world.

Enterprise - Walk N Talk

Favorite WIT Tip - Finish Strong

Favorite part of being in WIT - Learning how to interact with others in the business environment, and building a company.

Instagram: @walk.n_talk

Enterprise - The Playhouse News

Favorite WIT Tip - "Own it" because no one will find out that you made a mistake, unless you give them a reason to! Often, it's owning our mistakes that leads us to the biggest successes.

My favorite part of WIT is being surrounded by teens like me, who have so many good ideas. I love hearing not only other's ideas on how to improve our world, but also constructive feedback on my own ideas.

Enterprise - Matt Dorgan Photography

Favorite WIT Tip - Finish Strong

My favorite part of WIT is learning how to not only better out businesses but ourselves as people!

Enterprise - Art for the Heart

Favorite WIT Tip - 10-10-10

My favorite part about WIT is the space it provides to create what you want. Everyone feels like they can add to the conversation and share ideas that help others continue to make their ideas successful. It's a very open and friendly environment.

email:  jonathan.r.espinosa@gmail.com

Enterprise - Project Freshman

Favorite WIT Tip - It’s a choice

My favorite part of WIT is how you can connect with teens from all over San Diego and make connections I otherwise wouldn’t have.

Enterprise - Stealth

Favorite WIT Tip - "Living in Alignment" because it reminds us that you must be the same person you are on social media as in real life.

My favorite part about WIT is interacting and growing closer to my classmates. 

Enterprise - Think About It

Favorite WIT Tip - "Make an Impression" because it reminds us that the first impression is the most important one.

My favorite part about WIT is that teens are able to come together from all communities and connect by bringing new ideas about companies we want to create! 

WIT Graduate
Enterprise - Choose You

Favorite WIT Tip - "10-10-10" because it makes you very conscious about the impact of your actions.

My favorite part about WIT is learning to work as a team.

Enterprise - Teen Musicians of Austin

Favorite WIT Tip - Step into your greatness.

My favorite part about WIT is how amazing it is to be in an organization where my voice is heard. WIT is such a supportive place; the family that I have made at WIT has had such a great impact on my attitude and my life. To be apart of something this amazing, and collaborating with teens has helped me build skills that I will use for the rest of my life.

Instagram: @teenmusiciansofaustin
Twitter: @teenmusicaustin
Facebook: Teen Musicians of Austin
 

Enterprise - The Brave: Untold Stories

Favorite WIT Tip - “Set Yourself Up For Success” because hard work, effort, and determination will lead to great achievements. 

My favorite part of WIT is how the teens are able to collaborate and brainstorm together in order to further each of our projects.

Instagram: @jarett_grolman

Facebook: Jarett Grolman and The Brave: Untold Stories

Enterprise - Student 2 Student Art

Favorite WIT Tip - "Step into your Greatness" because by stepping into your greatness, you are staying true to your passions and allowing your true self shine through. 

My favorite part about WIT is the other teens. They are such an amazing group of people and I have enjoyed meeting them and growing with them.

Enterprise - STEAMing Forward

Favorite WIT tip - "Show Up" because it means be somewhere both mentally and physically. The act of being mentally present is something that I have trouble doing and it is a skill I want to get better at. 

My favorite part about WIT is that I've had my enterprise idea for quite a while and never thought that I would be able to act on it. WIT has allowed me to do just that.

Enterprise - Go Fetch

Favorite WIT Tip - "Show up" because not only is showing up physically important, but mentally as well. You have to give 100% to get 100%.

My favorite part about WIT is that it forces me to get outside of my comfort zone.

Enterprise - Samantha

Favorite WIT Tip - It's a choice.

My favorite part of being in WIT personally is the positive, supportive environment I walk into each week. I also love the amazing opportunities WIT provides me with and the connections I am able to make with other inspiring individuals. WIT is a program that helps me promote successful growth as a teen and an entrepreneur.

Instagram: @samantha.stl
Facebook: Samantha.ptstl
Youtube: @samantha

Enterprise - Something Special Soaps

Favorite WIT Tip - #3 - Can't want it more than you

My favorite part of WIT is the support and advice they give you in order to build your business.

Enterprise - 2.0 & Go

Favorite WIT Tip - K.I.S.S.

My favorite part of WIT is being able to learn new things about business and being able to feel like I'm responsible for everything, like a real business owner.

Enterprise - WhiteHat

Favorite WIT Tip - Make an Impression.

My favorite part about being in WIT is being given the opportunity to combine my passions with my love for effecting change in my community.

Instagram: @theoriginal.safjaf

Facebook: Facebook.com/WhiteHatSpeaks

Instagram: @whitehatspeaks

Enterprise - Back the Badge STL

Favorite WIT Tip - Step into your greatness

I love the interaction of all the different people coming together to create amazing ideas!

Facebook: Back the Badge STL
Instagram: @backthebadge

Enterprise - Banking On Teens

Favorite Wit Tip - "Living in Alignment" because to fully achieve living in alignment, I have to be aware of how I present myself on social media, in person, at school, and at home. That has been a challenge for me- to always make sure I am the same version of myself everywhere I go. This tip keeps me on my toes and always has me thinking about my best self, and how I want to show that to others.

Favorite part of being in WIT - Meeting teens who have completely different experiences than I do, and being able to connect with our passion and love for changing our community.

PRESS - http://www.cw6sandiego.com/teens-and-entrepreneurship/

Instagram: @bankingonteens

Enterprise - Buncha Blossoms

Favorite WIT Tip - Finish Strong

My favorite part of WIT is connecting with others to make an impact in the community!

Enterprise - TeenLink

Favorite WIT Tip - K.I.S.S

My favorite part of WIT is meeting incredible people who are always willing to help you succeed.

Enterprise - Strokes for charity

Favorite WIT Tip - Own it!

My favorite part of WIT is the encouraging environment around me that turns doubt and frustration into relaxation and understanding.

Enterprise - Samantha

Favorite WIT Tip - Live in Alignment.

My favorite part about WIT is the positive, energetic environment that I am surrounded with whenever I walk into the room!

Instagram: @samantha.stl
YouTube channel: @samantha