Who or what is your inspiration in business?

In honor of Women’s History Month, my greatest inspiration is my grandmother. She taught me gardening, fishing, and how to build crab cages—but more importantly, she showed me how to nourish a community. Her resilience, generosity, and work ethic shaped my purpose: to lead with impact, serve others, and build something that feeds both people and possibility.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated through purpose. Teaching and mentoring my team fuels me—because the more I pour into others, the more I grow. I’m driven to inspire not just for myself, but for the community that needs me most. My passion is rooted in impact, and every step forward is about creating opportunities, uplifting others, and building something bigger than me.

What would you do with the $25,000?

"I'd invest in AI Nourish the City, automating operations for small mom & pop restaurants, catering chefs, and charities, boosting efficiency and charity awareness For tax relief, I'd consolidate my endeavors. Allocation: - $7,000 community grants (local food initiatives) - $3,000 Affirmation Awareness marketing - $10,000 Cabaret Restaurant, plant-based hub - Partnering with various brands supporting women empowerment & mental health via Events