Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I am inspired by businesses that aim to motivate, inspire and uplift others. As a painter, and overall, a creative person I love companies of any genre whose aims are to uplift individuals. Whether in the the 'art' of poetry or fashion, cooking, literature, hairstyling, photography, dance etc ultimately I am inspired by businesses whose aims are to do this. Therefore, ultimately I am inspired by 'Entrepreneur of Impact'. I too aim to do this with my art works, Shiri Achu Art.

How do you stay motivated?

I am and stay motivated when I am contacted by individuals in Cameroon and elsewhere to mentor them. I stay motivated when offices reach out to me to create art which would uplift and inspire the people who would visit the offices/centers. I stay motivated when I am told the works do exactly this. I am grateful for the opportunity to do this through my art works. I am grateful for the multiple awards I have received doing the works that I do. This too, and simply creating keeps me motivated.

What would you do with the $25,000?

WOW. I would take mentorship seriously and mentor individuals in Cameroon and elsewhere in the arts. I would love to show individuals how to harness their God given gifts in painting and then learn how to give back also. I would take time to create more and more pieces of art works which showcases the beauty of all of Africa for my major annual exhibitions around the World. Last year I celebrated 45InPrint:DMV which was my 10th Anniversary 'InPrint' Art Exhibition.