Meet Aubrey Patton C’2028, Alexandria Howard C’2028, and Kennedy Sharperson C’2028, Spelman College students and co-founders of AKYN Beauty, a student-led beauty brand redefining entrepreneurship on campus and beyond. From winning the Spelpreneur Pitch Competition and the Center for Black Entrepreneurship Consumer Track New Venture Competition last year to developing their newest product, Glam Guard, these innovators are building while learning. They’re also launching a Spotify-powered podcast to share their journey as student entrepreneurs, offering real insights into growth, challenges, and purpose through the Spelman experience. Their mission is to remind students that every idea is possible and every dream is within reach. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomenInnovating