Ann Watson’s story isn’t about slowing down — it’s about leveling up. From classroom teacher to nonprofit founder, boutique owner, and community visionary, she’s spent her life redefining what impact looks like. And the best part? She’s still building.
Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Watson is a name that resonates with service, resilience, and real change. Her journey began in education, where she dedicated years to shaping young minds. But for her, retirement wasn’t an ending — it was a chance to serve in new, creative ways.
Watson is the founder of TRY Approach, a nonprofit designed to reform and redirect youth toward purpose and opportunity. She also leads Unlimited Choices, Inc., better known as Unlimited Choices Greek Boutique, a thriving business that has stood for nearly three decades as a symbol of culture, empowerment, and connection.
But Watson didn’t stop there.
Her newest endeavor, Big Gurls Entertainment, brings fashion, fun, and female empowerment together in one bold, unapologetic movement. It’s more than a brand — it’s a statement: every woman deserves to feel seen, celebrated, and strong.
Beyond the businesses, Watson’s soul is rooted in service. As a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and the Order of Eastern Star, she’s constantly giving back — mentoring, organizing, and pushing others toward their potential.
She’s also a proud mother, grandmother (seven times over), and great-grandmother. But her true legacy lives in the countless lives she’s touched — from students to entrepreneurs to anyone who just needed a second chance.
Whether she’s launching a new initiative, speaking life into someone’s dreams, or just showing up when it matters most, Ann Watson is a force of nature — proof that when you lead with love, age doesn’t slow you down. It sharpens your impact.
