After joining Connections Academy in the second grade, Kalimah reveled in her freedom to explore new passions and projects. As a result, in June of 2020 Kalimah opened her own lip gloss brand, Lizzie’s Lip Pop. Driven to follow her passions, Kalimah was able to utilize Connections Academy’s flexible schedules, 一对一的支持, and hands on learning she needed to pursue her dreams and excel in school.