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At age 14, Angelina Ly stumbled upon slime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was into all things crafty and loved putting a bunch of ingredients together and making something new,\u201d said Ly, who is now a senior at the University of Washington Bothell. \u201cI ended up making slime and started sharing my creations on social media. Soon, people started asking where they could purchase it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the months passed, the requests to purchase Ly\u2019s slime increased. After receiving hundreds of messages from online fans, she finally opened a temporary online store on Etsy. \u201cFrom there it just grew and grew,\u201d she said. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It grew to be so popular that Ly established Fireflyslime<\/a> as a permanent online store on Shopify. 足彩app哪个是正规的 business took off and was reported in the top 1% of Shopify stores the week it launched. Since then, she has sold tens of thousands of slimes, and her business currently pulls in more than $100,000 in annual revenue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today she is managing her company full-time \u2014 developing new slimes, growing her social media following and packaging every order \u2014 while also studying full time in the School of Business<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing interest and inspiration<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fireflyslime started as a social media account on Instagram and has since expanded to TikTok and YouTube. Across these platforms, Ly has an audience of more than 500,000 followers. \u201cAll of my followers have come about organically,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019ve grown them for the past five years from my own content, and I have never purchased any advertising.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By creating new and consistent content, Ly has been able to attract more followers and buyers. But it\u2019s not just the content that Ly keeps fresh. She \u201creleases\u201d slimes every week, and before any new or re-released product is listed on the Fireflyslime website, she shares it first on social media to build anticipation for the drop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her marketing has proven to be successful as 90% of her stock usually sells out within 10 minutes. \u201cOne of the most popular slimes is the Blue Hawaiian Shaved Ice,\u201d she said. \u201cI keep bringing it back because it is one of the best sellers.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other slimes on her website are inspired by things around her, from lattes and boba to cereal and crystal sands. \u201cI have been doing this for seven years and come up with new slimes every week,\u201d she said. \u201cSo I have created a lot<\/em> of different slimes. I get inspiration from everywhere. I like to make things based on my favorite desserts or pop culture, things I see on social media and different trends.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ly\u2019s slimes also vary in composition. She currently offers seven different slimes: butter\/clay, clear, cloud cream, floam, bingsu, jelly and thick & glossy. \u201cMy personal favorite is the cloud cream. It has clay in it, with instant snow that gives it a nice pillowy texture.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Television and podcast shows<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

足彩app哪个是正规的 creativity and innovation in Ly\u2019s slime collection has drawn the attention of more than just customers. In 2020 she went on Slime Wars, a slime-crafting competition program where three contestants compete to make the best slime creation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ly and Fireflyslime appear on local television.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This past January she also was featured on Fox 13<\/a>. \u201cHaving something tangible such as a recording that I could show to my family was amazing,\u201d she said. \u201cRunning an e-commerce store, I ship out my orders and never get to see people\u2019s reactions \u2014 so having a video to share with my loved ones that showcases the impact of my business really meant a lot.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to being on television, Ly has been featured in Scholastic MATH and on podcasts including Winfluence Marketing, Honest Ecommerce and Winning with Shopify. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c足彩app哪个是正规的 business has been really exciting,\u201d she said. \u201cIt has definitely brought me a lot of really fun opportunities.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Running a growing business singlehandedly \u2014 from concepts to production to sales and shipping \u2014 while also attending school full time makes for a busy schedule. But Ly said she makes time to stay involved on campus as a student, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus club leader, too<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI came to UW Bothell with a vision that went beyond academics to encompass a holistic, enriching experience,\u201d she said. \u201cI really wanted to make friends and find a community on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat was really hard for me because I have always been shy. All of my report cards in elementary school said the same thing \u2014 that I was a good student but should speak up more,\u201d she said. \u201cSo when I came to the University, I made it a point to join clubs, go to events and introduce myself to people. It was scary at first, but the reward has been so much greater.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ly joined the Women in Business club, for which she is now the senior adviser. She co-founded the Entrepreneurs of Bothell Club and the Marketing Club. As president of the former and vice president of the latter, she has developed leadership skills and a management style all the while learning how to nurture other people\u2019s creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have regular, one-to-one check-ins with members to give them opportunities to voice their thoughts and work with them to ensure that all plans, expectations and responsibilities are clearly laid out,\u201d Ly said. \u201cI give the officers opportunities to create or pitch their own events so that they feel personally connected and proud of what they are contributing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn doing so, I\u2019ve been very proud to see an improvement in motivation and engagement from returning and new officers.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ly does it all \u2014 developing new slimes, growing her social media following and packaging every order.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Classwork supports business growth<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As she grew as a student leader, Ly said she became less focused on how UW Bothell could make an impact on her and instead focused on how she<\/em> could make an impact at UW Bothell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Women in Business, for example, she and her peers successfully planned and implemented resume and LinkedIn-building workshops. In the marketing club she helped facilitate networking mixers. And in the entrepreneurs\u2019 club she assisted in facilitating panels with successful entrepreneurs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201c足彩app哪个是正规的 hands-on leadership experience I have gained from these clubs has equipped me with important tools for my future endeavors.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So have her classes, Ly said. \u201cI have gained many valuable skills at UW Bothell \u2014 including how to build a business plan, how to manage teams and how to predict new technology and future markets,\u201d she said. \u201c足彩app哪个是正规的se skills have already been tremendously valuable as they helped me turn Fireflyslime into a six-figure business.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ly also credits academic adviser Kathryn Hagy for giving her guidance on how to manage school, work and club responsibilities. \u201cI am eternally grateful to Kathryn for helping me juggle all my various responsibilities,\u201d she said. \u201cI can always count on her to help me out. I appreciate her a lot, that\u2019s for sure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n

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I have gained many valuable skills at UW Bothell — including how to build a business plan, how to manage teams and how to predict new technology and future markets. 足彩app哪个是正规的se skills have already been tremendously valuable as they helped me turn Fireflyslime into a six-figure business. \n <\/path>\n<\/svg><\/p>\nAngelina Ly, entrepreneur and senior, School of Business<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Open to opportunities<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As she looks back, Ly realizes she has been able to meet the ambitious challenge she set for herself to flourish academically and socially. And as she prepares to graduate this June with bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Administration in, she knows she will take with her strong friendships, valuable connections with faculty and staff, and new skills and insights into how to successfully run Fireflyslime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy time at UW Bothell embodies a journey of self-discovery, leadership, evolution and community impact,\u201d she said. \u201cBut as much as my experiences have shaped my trajectory, I hope that I have also left a mark on the community \u2014 embodying the values of diversity, equity and inclusion.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up is the challenge of planning her professional future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am applying to jobs while still trying to decide whether or not I want to work Fireflyslime full time,\u201d she said. \u201cI am open if a new opportunity comes my way, but I would also be excited to continue growing my business. I guess we will just have to wait and see.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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