I've never thought about it before but you're right; kids now are more open about what they like and want to pursue than ever before.
It's certainly that culture of sharing that has changed it.
Good on your daughter for knowing what she wants to do and for knowing what she's good at.
I was the same; obsessed with video cameras in my early teens - and now made a career from shooting and editing with my own business.
It's a good life, take it and run with it.