As Generation Z’s newest trailblazer in business, Alana Andrews is the 17-year-old Author, Speaker, Founder & CEO of So Positive, LLC. So Positive is a company that’s innovative in their approach to developing products for teens to promote a positive lifestyle while developing a positive self-image of themselves. As a graduate of the Young Entrepreneur’s Academy (YEA!), Alana learned how to turn her passion for helping teens build confidence and a healthy lifestyle into products by creating the first ever all-natural sports drink for teens. Her new product is being developed to be sold in local and national stores.

From her newest book “Creating Confidence”,  Tony Howard, President & CEO of Loudoun Chamber of Commerce has said: “…Alana Andrews has produced a superbly written, practical guide for building confidence in our children, and for equipping them to create and sustain self-confidence and courage for a lifetime.” Dave Shaffer, Principal, River Bend Middle School has said “…This is a must read for adolescent children, teenagers, parents, educators, and anyone in need of inspiration!”

As a Silver Award Girls Scout, Alana understands the value of service and what it means to give back to her community. As a result, she founded the So Positive Initiative (SPI). SPI mentors 5th grade students to help them understand and develop their self-confidence to help better equip them as they matriculate into middle-school.

Alana is a freshman at Potomac Falls High School and she has enhanced her leadership acumen through active participation in diverse leadership programs and has received numerous leadership and community service awards within her schools and community.