Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration is my mother who died young and raised my alone on her death bed. She had Lupus and passed at 37 the day before my 11th birthday. I took care of her by myself until she left this earth. My second inspiration is my brother. My mother only had two children. My brother and I were raised separately. When our mom died he promised to take care of me. He had many businesses and tried to teach me about the world. He groomed me in distinctive clothing that I hated. It all makes sense now.

How do you stay motivated?

My business allows me to change many lives. Individuals can feel the love I have within and the way it touches them pushes me to higher heights. My passion has allowed me to sit at tables with politicians, city officials, investors and other business owners. I don’t go to college and had my first daughter at 17. The odds were stacked against me but I have persevered with my faith in God and support system. I have a story to share with the world.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I plan to expand myself with additional services to help the disadvantaged. I want to be one stop shop for them to make all the resources needed available through me.