BKFK: CosmoGirl! Mind Your Own Business Challenge

Maya describes her winning idea, Surprise Industries, as a web based business that provides ‘surprising’ experiences to its customers.

For a fee, one will select their area of choice where they would like their experience and Surprise Industries matches you up with fun and unique activities ranging from glass blowing to an engaging charity event like painting an elementary school.

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We are pleased to announce the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of the 2008 CosmoGirl! Mind Your Own Business Challenge.

On January 13th, 2009, Maya was awarded a check of $10,000 in a special ceremony at Time Out New York, NY. In addition to her cash prize, Maya was able to sit with influential and experienced city editors and publicists to learn more about ways her business can succeed in NYC. She made a BIG impression on the editors and got connected to people who can really help shape her future!

Maya won the CosmoGirl! Mind Your Own Business Challenge for her innovative idea -"Surprise Industries"

About Time Out:
Time Out is an international publisher of cultural experiences for urban adventurers. For 40 years, through magazines, guides and websites, Time Out's team of local experts have been providing up-to-date information and critically sharp commentary on the arts, culture and urban life.