Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Fon Massage & Wellness is born out of my personal health struggles with PCOS, leading to hospitalization as a teenager. My relentless pursuit of self-care and health improvement inspires me to share my journey and help others. By offering holistic wellness products and services, I aim to support and uplift those on similar paths.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay driven by remembering my ancestral roots connected to my name. One morning, during the time I was trying to figure out what to name my business, I heard the name "Fon" as I was waking up. I thought "Fon" was coming from my name, Tiffoni and later discovered that our ancestry traces back to the Fon people of West Africa. This powerful connection to my heritage inspires me to honor my ancestors and continue pushing forward, no matter the challenges. I cannot stop.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I will invest in expanding Fon Massage & Wellness by acquiring a larger facility to open our holistic massage therapy school and wellness retreat center. This funding will cover initial costs such as leasing or purchasing the space, buying essential equipment, and marketing our new offerings. This expansion will help us provide practical training for aspiring massage therapists and create a sanctuary for our retreat attendees.