Connect Who or what is your inspiration in business?

I’m inspired by artists in hip hop who turned music into something bigger than just music. They figured out how to diversify, build businesses, and create real ownership off what they started. That showed me early that you don’t have to stay in one lane. I also respect entrepreneurs outside of music who started from nothing and kept building. That mindset of independence and growth is what drives how I move today.

How do you stay motivated?

I stay motivated by keeping a strong mindset and staying consistent with what I set out to do. I write my goals down, I visualize them, and I take action on them every day. I also make sure to protect my energy and stay in a positive space so I can stay focused. At the same time, I use my wins as fuel. Not to get comfortable, but as a reminder that progress is happening. That keeps me moving forward.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would reinvest it back into my brand and focus on scaling what’s already working. That means content, marketing, and building out the systems behind everything I’m doing. The goal is to keep growing the brand in a real way and turn attention into something sustainable across music, merch, and digital platforms. Everything would go back into building long term growth.