After high school, I chose to start a jewelry brand instead of going to college. These are 3 things I wish I knew.

Kiana Mei started her business at the age of 15 in high school. Now, she's fully committed to life as a young entrepreneur.

Aditi Bharade

• Kiana Mei was 15 when she started her business, selling origami artwork in markets in Melbourne.
• Now, at age 20, she works for herself instead of going to college and is financially independent.
• There are three things she wishes she had known about running a business before she started.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kiana Mei...