Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by the fight to rewrite my story—growing up in 80s foster care, where survival often overshadowed dreams. Labeled an underdog and left to fend for myself after aging out, I refused to let my circumstances define me. I’m driven by the need to break generational curses, build wealth, and leave a legacy for my children. My journey fuels my passion for PR and marketing—giving voices to the overlooked and proving that resilience, when harnessed, creates lasting im

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by the fire that comes from knowing what it feels like to start with nothing and fight for everything. Growing up in foster care, I saw firsthand how easy it was to fall through the cracks—and I refused to be another statistic. I’m driven by the vision of building an apprenticeship program for foster youth, giving them tools, jobs, and hope to rewrite their futures. I push forward for my children, my city, and myself—because survival wasn’t enough. I&rsqu

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’d invest the $25,000 into scaling my business and launching a life-changing apprenticeship program for foster youth—starting with hiring an assistant who has aged out of the system. As someone who’s built everything from the ground up, often sacrificing my own stability to keep my dream alive, this funding wouldn’t just fuel growth; it would create jobs, mentorship, and hope. It’s more than business—it’s breaking cycles, building futures, and proving t