The South Carolina Senate has adopted a resolution to congratulate and honor Gabrielle "Gabby" Goodwin for her exceptional achievements as a young entrepreneur and role model. At just eighteen years old, Gabby is the CEO of Confidence, a hair care brand known for its innovative product, GaBBY Bows, which she co-invented with her mother at the age of seven. The resolution highlights her impressive accomplishments, including holding three U.S. patents, launching a successful business that ships to all fifty states and sixteen countries, and empowering young girls through her Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy.
Gabby's entrepreneurial journey has garnered significant media attention and numerous awards, including being named the 2015 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year and receiving a surprise investment from Marcus Lemonis in 2021. She is actively involved in her business and plans to further her education at Vanderbilt University. The resolution acknowledges her contributions to entrepreneurship and her role as an inspiration to youth, concluding with a commitment to present her with a copy of the resolution.