Faith-driven founder of Sanctified Stationery, creating inspiring planners, journals, tools to help believers grow, plan & pray with purpose
Help me become the Entrepreneur of Impact, appear in Entrepreneur Magazine, and win $25,000!
What is Entrepreneur of Impact?
Learn MoreMy inspiration in business is rooted in the resilient leaders and mentors who taught me that entrepreneurship is, at its heart, a form of community service. Growing up in Los Angeles and now building my ventures in Tennessee, I have seen how a dedicated vision can provide much-reaching support for others. My godmother, a successful business owner herself, has been a primary source of inspiration. She models a brand of leadership where success isn't just measured by a bottom line.
How do you stay motivated?First, Jesus is my motivation in business. To stay motivated, I rely on a combination of disciplined purpose and community accountability. Balancing a doctoral dissertation, a Master’s program, and a growing stationery business requires more than just a fleeting spark of inspiration; it requires a deep-rooted "why. My primary motivator is the mission of advocacy and empowerment. Whether I am designing a new planner or conducting academic research, I stay driven by individuals in le
What would you do with the $25,000?Winning the Entrepreneur Impact Award and the associated $25,000 would serve as a transformative catalyst for scaling my business from a creative venture into a sustainable, community-centered enterprise. My allocation plan follows a strategic three-pillar approach: Operational Scaling, Service Expansion, and Direct Community Impact. A primary portion of the investment will be directed toward streamlining the operational infrastructure of my stationery line.
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