Youth Brand Directory
ScentedByZa
A youth-owned scent, body care, and self-care brand creating shea butter, candles, and sugar scrubs for customers who want to care for their bodies and their spaces.
Founded by Amiaya, a Ballou Class of 2026 graduate and returning YEI entrepreneur who continues to grow ScentedByZa through MBSYEP, Made By Youth Markets, and Smart Hustle Abroad.
Brand Story
Built for body care, home care, and confidence.
ScentedByZa is a youth-owned body care and scent brand created by Amiaya, a Ballou Class of 2026 graduate and returning YEI entrepreneur.
Amiaya started her initial business concept before coming to YEI. The idea began in class at Ballou High School, where she first developed the foundation for what would become ScentedByZa.
Through ScentedByZa, Amiaya sells shea butter, candles, and sugar scrubs. Her passion is to inspire women and men to care for their bodies, embrace their home environment, and feel proud of the work they put into themselves and their future.
Products
Shop ScentedByZa.
Product availability may vary by pop-up, vending event, studio production, and inventory. Use the approved shop link or contact YEI to confirm what is currently available.
Shea Butter
Body care products created to support softness, moisture, and everyday self-care.
Candles
Scented candles designed to help customers care for their home environment and personal spaces.
Sugar Scrubs
Exfoliating self-care products created for customers who want body care products that feel good and smell good.
Interested in ScentedByZa?
Use the button below to request products, ask about inventory, or book Amiaya for a youth vending opportunity.
Shop / OrderFounder Spotlight
Meet Amiaya.
Amiaya started her initial business concept before coming to YEI. Her idea began in class at Ballou High School, where she first started developing the foundation for ScentedByZa.
In Summer 2025, Amiaya participated in YEI’s MBSYEP program, where she further developed her business concept, became market-ready, and began vending at several events through the summer.
During the 2026 school year, she continued vending through YEI’s Made By Youth Markets, building her customer experience, product presentation, and confidence as a young business owner.
This year, as a senior at Ballou, Amiaya graduated and is continuing her business through YEI’s summer MBSYEP program. She plans to pitch again and continue growing ScentedByZa as one of YEI’s summer MBSYEP continuing businesses.
From classroom idea to market-ready founder.
Amiaya’s journey shows how a student can bring an idea into YEI, strengthen it through entrepreneurship training, and grow it through real vending, markets, and customer feedback.
YEI Pathway
Growing through markets, pitching, and persistence.
Ballou Idea
Amiaya started her initial business concept in class at Ballou High School before joining YEI.
MBSYEP 2025
Through YEI’s MBSYEP program, she developed ScentedByZa into a stronger, more market-ready business.
Made By Youth Markets
Amiaya vended at several events through the summer and school year, consistently selling out at pop-ups and markets.
Continuing Business
Now a Ballou graduate, Amiaya is continuing ScentedByZa through YEI’s summer MBSYEP program and plans to pitch.
Smart Hustle Abroad
Expanding her vision beyond DC.
Amiaya was one of three high school students selected for YEI’s inaugural Smart Hustle Abroad program. Through that experience, she participated in a global service project, marketed her business in multiple states, joined college tours, and explored potential locations to expand and network for her business.
Her experience shows how youth entrepreneurship can open doors to travel, service, college exposure, market research, networking, and bigger dreams for business growth.
Consistently Selling Out
Amiaya has been very active with YEI’s Made By Youth Markets and has consistently sold out at pop-ups and community markets.
Building ScentedByZa
Through MBSYEP, vending, Smart Hustle Abroad, and continued pitching, Amiaya is strengthening her brand, customer experience, and long-term business model.
Gallery
Brand photos, products, and pop-ups.
Made By Youth Impact
Every youth brand tells a bigger story.
ScentedByZa is part of YEI’s youth entrepreneurship pipeline, where students learn by developing ideas, making products, vending at markets, pitching, traveling, and building business models over time.
When you support a student business, you help young entrepreneurs practice pricing, marketing, production, customer service, vending, leadership, financial decision-making, and community-centered entrepreneurship.
ScentedByZa
Support a youth-owned body care and scent brand.
Shop products, request inventory, follow ScentedByZa, or book Amiaya for a youth marketplace, pop-up, or community vending opportunity.