Meet Victoria Gabrielle Watson | Girl Entrepreneur & Girl Advocate

We had the good fortune of connecting with Victoria Gabrielle Watson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Victoria Gabrielle, is there something you can share with us that those outside of the industry might not be aware of?
One thing about the industry that most people or outsiders are probably not aware of is, Beautifully Hued was founded by Victoria at the age of 6, due to an unfortunate comment made by a little girl. The little girl told Victoria, while at summer camp, “my father told me, black people are mean and dirty.” Today, BH a grass roots project, educates, empowers, and inspires all girls, all over the world, to love themselves, unconditionally. BH promotes diversity, and provokes dialogue about their “differences” while embracing one them and one another. Self- love. High self-confidence. High self-esteem.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a fifth grader, and as the founder of BH, I consider my work to be fun, important, and rewarding. However, going to school, and running BH, can be challenging. With the backing and support of my family, I am committed to making incremental changes, I want to see. Therefore, with my family and God in my corner, pacing myself, and remaining prayerful, keeps me grounded. What sets BH apart from others is the ability to bring girls (and their mothers) together from all ethnicities and environments, explore race and culture through respectful, candid, and age appropriate conversations, in a safe space, in hopes of building a bridge of respect and understanding of our differences. BH believes every girl is a BH girl, therefore, seeing past ones “hue” is a learned behavior, and BH is poised to bring about change, with the help of mothers and daughters, believing in its mission and purpose. I am excited about the precedent BH is establishing as a young girl. Hosting girl chats, outings, and collaborating with various organizations has been amazing. To see girls enjoying one another, and seeing past hue, race, or culture, brings me utter joy. It’s good for the soul. In addition, I am so excited about another project BH is working on, and I hope to be able to share in late 2021. The lessons I’ve learned have been many. I have grown personally, and as a young leader. Because I am only 10 years old, professionally, l would have to say, I wasn’t looking for this kind of responsibility of leading a grassroots project. Nevertheless, I knew if I did not share my experience, and not educate young girls/mothers on the misinformation about people who don’t look like themselves, I would have become part of the problem and not the solution. Using my voice has greater meaning. Words matter. BH is intentional, and I’m proud of that.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
Yes! I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my mother, father, and brother. From the very beginning, my family has been by my side, and at every twist and turn. My family is always supporting, uplifting, and encouraging me to be a leader in my community, and affect change. I know many kids my age don’t think we have a voice, but we do! We are never too young to make a difference. My mother often shares, what happened to me, was not a mistake. Although, the unfortunate remarks made to me, when I was in kindergarten hurt my feelings, that was an opportunity for me to bring awareness, on my level, to girls AND their mothers. I would also like to say thank you to my Columbus, GA community. After simply reaching out to various local organizations and schools, BH has cultivated a relationship, and has partnered with several of the local organizations and schools, and I am grateful. In addition, thank you to all of the mothers, who have supported BH from day one. We appreciate your continued prayers and support.

Website: Beautifulhued.org

Instagram: @Beautifullyhued

Image Credits
Photographer: (pink dresses) Nicole Manan Photographer: Jourdan Watson(pink dress/pink sneakers)