Zaria Theodore is a twenty-year-old full-time college student majoring in social work at Mercy University. After she graduates with her BSW, Zaria plans on returning back to school to obtain her MSW. She then will pursue her goals of opening a community center and becoming an advocate for children and young adults. Zaria’s mission is to inspire and empower others to embrace their authentic self from the outside in. She is passionate about uplifting others through the use of daily healthy habits and self-care. Zaria is a social media influencer who inspires others to create the life they want and deserve. She leads by example and uses her wisdom from past experiences to help and guide others. Zaria recently launched her own business, Blossom Beauty. Blossom Beauty is a self-care shop designed to empower others to truly love their authentic self. She sells all things related to self-care to help her customers grow and glow. Zaria’s business is built on the belief that everyone has the power to bloom through all obstacles in their journey and blossom into something beautiful. Zaria is a hardworking young woman who is passionate about reaching her goals and helping others along the way. We recently chop't up with this budding changemaker about what's next for her budding beauty business and what it means to be socially engaged as a young person in today's society. Meet Zaria and over 30+ impactful speakers at the 2023 Youth Financial Literacy Summit on October 21st/22nd, held in Brooklyn, New York.