Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration has been my own journey. I started unhealthy, lacking self-love, and gained a lot of weight. I decided to transform my life by working out, eating clean, and cutting off bad habits. As I got into fitness, I realized I needed gloves to prevent calluses but found very few options—especially cute ones for women. That inspired me to create stylish, functional gloves that empower women to feel confident and strong while reaching their fitness goals.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by focusing on my vision of creating impactful products that help others. Knowing I can inspire workout queens who find motivation through their outfits keeps me going. Positive feedback from customers and seeing them succeed with my designs drive me to keep innovating. We all need that extra push sometimes, and I’m proud to create products that provide both confidence and functionality to support their fitness journeys.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use the $25,000 to scale production, enhance product development, and expand marketing for my workout gloves, ensuring more people experience their benefits. I would also hire a team of experienced single mothers who, like me, juggle raising kids and entrepreneurship while taking whatever jobs they can to make ends meet. This funding would help grow my business while creating opportunities for those who deserve support and recognition.