I am inspired by entrepreneurs who realize their dreams of success long after others have given up on them; people such as Madam C.J. Walker whose passion for helping Black women improve their image and self-confidence led to her success as the first Black woman millionaire at 51 years old; people such as Harland Sanders who franchised his chicken recipe when he was 62; and people such as Daymond John who didn't allow the ups and downs of FUBU to keep him from multi-millionaire status after 50.

The first lesson I learned growing up as the only child of a single mother was 'Nobody is coming to save us! We must save ourselves.' While it's always encouraging to team up with others who have the same mindset, there's a little voice inside me that reminds me: If I want to see results, I must do the work - regardless of who else is on the team - at the gym, in business and in life. Only after others see my self-motivation and commitment, will they support my goals.

If awarded the $25,000 a portion of it will be used to purchase drone software that will convert aerial images to 3D models. This will allow us to be more competitive when vying for corporate contracts. Another portion of the award money will be used to purchase a drone with thermal imaging capabilities. This will allow us to participate in search and rescue missions at night, instead of just during daylight hours. The rest of the money will be used for the operating budget.