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 entrepreneurial journey, which includes holding three U.S. patents, launching a successful business that ships products globally, and empowering young girls through the Mommy and Me Entrepreneurship Academy.
In addition to her business accomplishments, Gabby has received numerous accolades, including being named the 2015 South Carolina Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the 2022 U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year for South Carolina. She has also gained recognition from various media outlets and has plans to further her education at Vanderbilt University. The resolution expresses the Senate's appreciation for Gabby's contributions to entrepreneurship and her role in inspiring youth, concluding with a commitment to present her with a copy of the resolution.