Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

From his earliest years, my now teen son remains my entrepreneurial compass and collaborator, challenging me to embody the courage I foster in others. Likewise, encouraging my clients to thrive mid-pandemic revealed how introverted leaders can excel when given the right environment. These dual inspirations drove me to create a haven to leverage introversion as a personal and professional asset, empowering others to transform online strengths into IRL impact.

How do you stay motivated?

My drive flows from seeing brilliant introverted minds, especially women of color, own the gifts of their introversion. When historical barriers dissolve in our metaverse environment, participants’ leadership confidence improved 90%. These success stories fuel me to keep pushing boundaries and innovating solutions. Each transformed leader rediscovering her authentic voice reinforces that we're not just filling a $2B market gap – we're revolutionizing how introverts connect and lead.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Our three-pillar approach enables us to advance quiet leadership for global and generational impact through our platform's success: Investigation ($10k) scales & markets our program that achieved 100% beta user engagement; Innovation ($10k) advances our algorithms for introvert-specific engagement; Inspiration ($5k) offers paid STEM and marketing internships for underrepresented West Virginia students. This investment structure accelerates our technology and maximizes community impact.