Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration is my younger self. Growing up my family didn’t have much & I saw how money—or the lack of it—shaped our lives. At 16, I worked my first job & put every single penny into joining the dance team. That experience sparked a fire in me to build a life beyond paycheck-to-paycheck struggles. I wanted to make good money doing what I love & help others like me—people with big dreams who deserve a chance to thrive doing what they’re passionate abou

How do you stay motivated?

What keeps me motivated is knowing I’m building a life that honors younger me and supports my future family. I don’t have kids yet, but I’ve made it a priority to create a stable, comfortable life before starting a family. Everything I do is for younger me, who worked so hard to get here, and for my future kids, so I can give them the resources and opportunities I didn’t have. Building my business has helped me start to do that, and I won’t let myself—or them&

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I had $25,000, I’d use it to pay off business expenses to keep growing my company, put some toward my wedding to create lasting memories, and share a portion with my family to help ease their financial burdens. Coming from a family with limited resources, it’s always been my dream to give back and support them in a meaningful way. This would help me take steps toward that while also investing in my future and the people I love.