Sanyu's World

Full-circle moment. 💛

Sanyu was part of the very first Youth Mean Business Business cohort in 2023, and what an experience it was! She walked away with a $2,500 check, a new network of young business friends, mentors and connections — and, most importantly, a wealth of knowledge about entrepreneurship that she continues to build on today.

It’s amazing to see how much Youth Mean Business has grown since that first cohort, including a sold-out Youth Entrepreneurship Conference! 🔥

Congratulations to all of the young entrepreneurs who participated this year. Keep building, creating, learning and turning those big ideas into something real.

And Sanyu… from that first YMB cohort to everything you’re building with Sanyu’s World today — keep going. ❤️

Enjoying the bright lights and energy of Times Square during a summer trip to New York City. Photo 🧠📸 by my mommmma Saharra Jovan White

Sanyu with her painting “Mae” on September 4, 2021.

Sanyu strikes a graceful pose in front of a star sculpture during her summer dance experience in New York City.

📸🧠 mommmma Saharra Jovan White

✨ FRONT PAGE! 📰✨

Such a special morning seeing Sanyu and Ali on the front page of today’s paper! ❤️

This article means so much because it highlights their journey as young artists and the opportunities they’ve had to share their creativity with the community over the years.

From Sanyu seeing her paintings displayed publicly and connecting with people through her art, to Ali having his own artwork selected and recognized, I’m so proud that they continue to put themselves and their creativity out into the world.

And there’s something extra special about seeing their story in print — and opening the paper to find them right on the FRONT PAGE. 🥹📰

So proud of you, Sanyu and Ali. Keep creating. Keep growing. Keep sharing your gifts. This is only part of the story. ❤️🎨

to January 2022. 🎨✨ Somehow Sanyu was creating magic with what might be the tiniest paintbrush ever. 😂 I still have no idea what she was thinking, but clearly she knew exactly what she was doing. Every masterpiece starts somewhere. 💛
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Earlier this month, we had the privilege of experiencing Joe Turner’s Come and Gone Joe Turner’s Come and Gone with fellow future Debbie Allen Middle School students, and it’s a memory we’ll treasure.

As the production comes to a close this week, we want to congratulate Ms. Debbie Allen, Savannah Commodore Savannah, and the entire cast and crew on an incredible run. Your talent, dedication, and storytelling inspired us.

Savannah, it has been so special watching your journey. From being Ali’s Hot Chocolate Nutcracker partner to shining on stage in this beautiful production, we’re so proud of you. ❤️

Sanyu, now a Debbie Allen Middle School graduate, and Ali, who will be joining the next class, are grateful for the opportunity to learn from and be inspired by such an amazing artistic community.

Thank you for reminding us of the power of theater and the importance of telling stories that move hearts. Wishing you all a wonderful closing week and many more standing ovations to come! 👏🎭✨

Thank you everyone that came out to for can’t wait to be back next year with the fam for the 10 year anniversary!