Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

What inspires me in business is watching the creatives of our industry follow their dreams in full capacity. It inspires me to put my best foot forward each & everyday to be the best version of myself. I have my favorites in the film, media and also the clothing industry that sparks the artist inside of me to dream beyond my wildest dreams. I know any path isn't easy, but when I see myself doing anything in this life, it's this lifestyle each and every time; and that's being an entrepreneur.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by my creative spirit. The strides & highs I've seen thus far gives me the confirmation to keep pressing on. When I set my short term goals, I've always made sure I obtained them; even if it's not exactly how I envisioned it throughout the journey starting out. With that mindset I've grown a disciplined nature to never give up when things got hard. That alone inspires me because I achieve something greater every time, & that's self-confidence & a healthy self-esteem.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Honestly, what I would do with the prize money is first pay back my mother for assisting me early on with my endeavors. In the beginning of my career, she financially supported me in a way that I'll always be grateful for. Once I have that responsibility taken care of, that'll put me in a better mindset to then use the rest of the funds to layout my next steps. I would like to see a portion of the prize money grow (stocks, etc.) and the other to invest in my next entrepreneurial endeavor.