Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration is my grandchildren. I’m building generational wealth that creates stability, opportunity, and ownership for years to come. Entrepreneurship is a dream, but true success is creating systems that uplift future generations and help build stronger, thriving communities.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated because I genuinely love what I do. I enjoy building strategies for success, using the strengths of my business as the engine, and developing systems to prepare for and navigate risks. Solving problems, strengthening structure, and turning challenges into opportunities keeps me focused, energized, and always moving forward.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the $25,000 into scaling CJ’s Blend System™ within the Lakai Noir Ecosystem by expanding production, launching refill and spa partnerships, and developing licensing infrastructure. This funding would help turn a proven formulation system into a scalable, revenue-generating platform that creates opportunity beyond direct sales.