Who or what is your inspiration in business?

My inspiration in business is happiness, honesty and creativity. The wonderful landscape we've been given inspires intrigue, exploration, and love in my heart to create and improve existence around me. I believe in exhale therapy, where one can let go of their problems and performing to just exhale and be in a healthy, supportive place of existence.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by letting my desire to succeed fuel my need to act. I know the value I’ve created has the potential to impact a wide audience, and that it remains largely untapped within the category I’m delving into. That gap drives me forward, pushing me to execute, refine, and bring something meaningful to life with purpose and consistency.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I’ll use my $25,000 as a launchpad: investing $3K–$7K in legal setup and early IP protection, $8K–$12K to build and test pilot experiences or pop-up installations, and $3K–$5K for branding, a website, and outreach. I’ll keep the remaining funds as a reserve, focusing on proving demand and impact to attract grants, sponsors, and long-term support.