Essence Magazine:
By Jasmine Browley ·Updated May 3, 2023
Aaliyah Thompson is the true embodiment of the adage “lifting as you climb.”
She successfully launched a beauty bar in Jonesboro, Ga at just 21, and a little over eight months later she’s helping others live their dream as well, despite any odds.
At 5 years old, Thompson was diagnosed with autism, a neurological disorder that can impact communication, comprehension, and social capacity.
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