Fashionably Speaking: Mo and His Bows Will Win Your Heart

I am quite smitten with any child who creates a company so when I saw Moziah Bridges, the dynamic, passionate and sharp 11 year old CEO of Mo’s Bows winning over the tough judges on Shark Tank I couldn’t stop grinning. I admired the fact that the sharks turned down his investment request because they said he was already on the right path. Daymond John, the founder of FUBU, strongly suggested he not take any financial offers and extended his mentoring service instead. I cheered out loud in my living room.

Mo – the nickname he uses – was accustomed to seeing his father and grandfather looking dapper in three-piece suits growing up. He asked his grandmother to teach him to sew at the age of 9 after being inspired by singers like the Jonas Brothers who would sport bow ties and because he couldn’t find any he liked. And now at the ripe old age of 12, his bow ties reflect his sunny disposition and he selects the fabrics himself offering a variety of colours in polka dots, plaid and several other patterns for $40. And don’t think his creations are just for the guys – Mo’s Bows are worn by males and females of all ages.

Mo has just expanded into pocket squares with the goal of creating neck ties and other accessories in the future. Did I mention he has already surpassed $30,000 in sales, uses some funds to send kids to camp and sells in shops and boutiques in 7 states as well as online? This kid rocks. Watch the video below and try not to grin. I dare you.

So, if you need a bow tie or know somebody that does, consider supporting Mo and his company. We need to encourage amazing entrepreneurial kids like this so they can in turn inspire more kids – and the world.