Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

Reinventing my life at 58 in a new country inspires me daily to give my best. I am driven by the women I mentor, whose resilience and passion transform their businesses, and by my students, whose curiosity and dedication to learning motivate me to empower them to better serve their communities.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by supporting entrepreneurs as they grow and by seeing how their businesses evolve and succeed over time. Watching my clients build profitable businesses within the legal framework inspires me to keep creating value. I’m also motivated by teaching and mentoring women entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools and knowledge to move forward with confidence and strengthen their businesses every day

What would you do with the $25,000?

Receiving this $25,000 grant would allow me to expand my services and improve access to reliable financial guidance for small businesses. The funds would be used to invest in advanced tax software, client management systems, marketing outreach, and educational platform for new entrepreneurs. With this funding, I will be able to serve more clients, create jobs in the future, and provide affordable services that strengthen the local small-business community.