Sophia Hutchins: Entrepreneur, Advocate, and Friend Dies in ATV Crash
Another famous American businesswoman and a close confidant of Caitlyn Jenner Sophia Hutchins met a tragic end after an ATV accident in California. Hutchins had already developed into an influential figure in the business and LGBTQ+ community at the tender age of 27. Due to her abrupt death, several people in the world have been shocked after supporting her ordeal, from being a student activist to being a CEO and a popular figure.
Hutchins died at the scene following an alleged ATV accident in Malibu California. Officials in the area report that the accident happened during an off-road trip and the car rolled off the road. She was declared dead at the scene and immediate emergency forces got to the scene.
According to law enforcement personnel, they are still relying on investigation as to what caused the accident. Although there is no suspicion of foul play, an elaborate investigation has been launched to establish the possibility of mechanical failure or exposure to the elements.
Life Before Fame: From College Activism to Business
Sophia Hutchins herself started to receive the attention of masses when studying at Pepperdine University majoring in economics and finance. When she was a college student she was already an advocate of trans rights and she often talked about leadership, identity, and inclusivity. The interest in the field of politics and finance that she developed at a young age would transform to a very entrepreneurial spirit later on.
Together with another person, she co-founded LUMASOL, a beauty tech firm that concentrated on skin care technology and sun care, especially on millennials and Gen Z consumers. Her startup attracted investors, including the biggest ones, and was regarded as a game changer in terms of integrating technology with daily health and, hence, the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Ties with Caitlyn Jenner
Hutchins gained a lot of public image through her connection with Olympic champion and TV star Caitlyn Jenner. The pair used to live together in Malibu and regularly appeared together at events making everyone discuss whether they were a couple. But Hutchins was always too clear of this in interviews that they were very close but not together romantically.
Jenner called Hutchins a reliable friend and manager of her business. Hutchins was an important part of controlling the media image of Jenner after completing a transition, and others widely believed that her presence was stabilizing amid media attention that became volatile after Jenner came out in 2015.
Hutchins was not only remembered as a prominent businesswoman, but she also advocated trans rights publicly. She is also the author of many discussions in the public sphere on LGBTQ + policies, healthcare, and workplace accommodation. She was invited to address multiple forums and kept her presence in social media that was a melange of personal insights and advocacy.
By doing interviews and appearing on TV as she did, Hutchins successfully normalized trans identity in the corporate world and made young people champion the stories that are their own. When she was still young, she already became a role model to many people within and outside the trans community.
The density of her death has brought grief and tributes through social media. Close people, peers and fans were shocked by the unforeseen death. Caitlyn Jenner has not made a public announcement of what happened but is said to have been greatly wounded by the event.
Multiple LGBTQ + communities and leaders took to honoring the work of Hutchins in the movement to manage equality and representation. It was emphasized many times that her legacy will continue in the work she had started and people whom she has inspired.
What the Future Holds for LUMASOL
Concerns have been raised with a question of the future of LUMASOL after the demise of Hutchins. Although the company has not come up with an official statement as yet, industry experts believe that the brand may indeed remain in business albeit under different leadership. Hutchins had already assembled a competent team behind her, and as far as access to affordable skincare is concerned, the vision she is set to empower the company with, should be a major determinant of the next steps to take.
