Cocoa Village Shop Owner Nurtures Young Entrepreneurs
The saying, “It takes a village,” applies in the literal sense when it comes to Historic Cocoa Village shop owner Bethany MacArthur, who hosts three young entrepreneurs among a group of vendors at her B&B Candles & Soaps. Meet Ella Grace Helton, Sophia Guignardi and Catriona MacDonald — artists and artisans launching their business dreams.

Catriona McDonald, age 16, sells hand-painted plant pots at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Catriona McDonald, age 16, sells hand-painted plant pots at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Catriona McDonald, age 16, sells hand-painted plant pots at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Ella Grace Helton, age 10, sells artwork and jewelry from her Everything Ella brand at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Catriona McDonald, age 16, sells hand-painted plant pots at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Catriona McDonald, age 16, sells hand-painted plant pots at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Sophia Guignardi, age 17, sells personalized sewn items at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Ella Grace Helton, age 10, sells artwork and jewelry from her Everything Ella brand at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Sophia Guignardi, age 17, sells personalized sewn items at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Ella Grace Helton, age 10, sells artwork and jewelry from her Everything Ella brand at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Sophia Guignardi, age 17, sells personalized sewn items at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

Sophia Guignardi, age 17, sells personalized sewn items at B&B Candles & Soaps in Cocoa Village.

B&B Candles & Soaps owner Bethany MacArthur (center) proudly hosts three young entrepreneurs at her Cocoa Village Shop. From left: Catriona MacDonald, Ella Grace Helton, Sophia Guignardi.