Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration in business is to create a brand that supports culture and creates a better world. I believe that my brand is a community made of the people who support and relate.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by fighting for a better world through my work. The importance of quality, respect, and innovation inspires me to design and develop what I create. Art is one of the most important aspects of the human experience, I believe that people can find peace, confidence, strength, personality, and happiness through what we make.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I will use the $25,000 for multiple projects. The first is putting in the first large order of my newest custom art marker line (all metal, world’s biggest markers, and more). The next project I will invest in is my next season of high end clothing. The rest of the $25,000 will go towards experimental creative processes, a space, brand development, community shows, and publicizing.