Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by entrepreneurs who have built enduring brands through vision and persistence. Martha Stewart showed how design, lifestyle, and business can come together to create something iconic. Barbara Corcoran inspires me through her resilience, strategic thinking, and ability to turn opportunity into growth. Their journeys remind me that creativity and determination can transform a small idea into a meaningful business.

How do you stay motivated?

I’m motivated by the challenge of building something meaningful and different. I love problem-solving, strategy, and finding creative ways to bring ideas to life. Each project is an opportunity to improve how people live in their spaces. Seeing an idea move from concept to reality and knowing it has a real impact on someone’s home and life.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would invest the funding into strengthening AGR Creative Studio’s design and storytelling capabilities. The goal is to further develop an approach that blends interior design, art curation, and hospitality-inspired thinking to create spaces that feel thoughtful and experiential. The investment would support visual content, presentations, and digital infrastructure that allow the studio to communicate this vision and grow its client base.