Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My biggest inspiration in business is my mom and my grandma. Growing up, my mom was the ultimate entrepreneur—she opened, owned, and operated three retail clothing stores in Alberta. Watching her build her dreams from the ground up as an immigrant to Canada left a lasting impression on me. Seeing her determination, resilience, and ability to create opportunities for herself and our family has always inspired me to work hard and make her proud.

How do you stay motivated?

My family keeps me grounded and motivated. My brother’s resilience and accomplishments have always pushed me to rise to the occasion and keep striving to do better. What motivates me most is building spaces and opportunities for others—especially creating platforms and jobs for people. Being able to contribute to the future of entrepreneurs and help others grow is a big part of what keeps me going. You never know who is watching and who you are motivating yourself.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I received $25,000 I would invest it back into my community. My work has always been centered around creating spaces for people,especially artists, creatives, and entrepreneursto feel seen, supported, and beable to grow. The funding would help me expand programming, host more accessible events, and create opportunities that allow people to share their work, connect with others, and generate income. Being able to reinvest in the community and help others build their dreams would mean the most.