# @blavity on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Czg6PT5sIiF
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/9855063-blavity-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/thumbnails/2094740bb1.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-11-11T17:31:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Blavity (@blavity) — https://gondola.cc/blavity

## Caption

Alejandro Buxton had the "most amazing experience" of his life during a recent segment on 'The Drew Barrymore Show.'⁠
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The 13-year-old CEO and founder of 'Smell of Love Candles' was invited for Black Entrepreneurs Day, created by FUBU founder Daymond John in 2020 to promote Black-owned businesses.⁠
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Buxton was inspired to start his business due to his mother’s love of candles and the desire to find a solution that would be less triggering for her headaches and his asthma. ⁠
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The young entrepreneur's story led to him getting an invite to the live event, receiving a $10,000 check for his business, and getting advice from Daymond himself.⁠
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“Daymond gave me really good advice and I’m really grateful to Drew and her staff for everything they gave me on the show.”⁠
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Tap the link in bio for the full story. // #BlackBusinesses #YoungEntrepreneurs

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blackbusinesses, youngentrepreneurs

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