This leading lady has ambition in spades. At age 16, Zoë Jackson recognized a need for affordable and accessible performing arts training. The teenager's response: To start her own performing arts institute. The Living the Dream Performing Arts Company is run by young people for young people, and works to help grow youth's talent, confidence and self-esteem. Its more than 350 members, ages 5 to 25, take part in classes, events, showcases and even flash-mobs.
When she's not teaching dance and performing arts, Zoë is taking on the challenges of running a business, organizing events, working for funding and keeping up with the industry. And despite the insane schedule, she says she still finds some time to squeeze in fun, enjoying shopping, traveling and partying.